jpnjim Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Unless by good fitting, you mean 9", or so wider than stock, there's no factory 60 near the stock width. Only 60's near our 60"ish width would be out of something weird, like construction equipment/man lift, etc, tho then you have other issues, like lack of brakes/closed knuckles/weird bolt patturns/centered diff, etc, etc. If you want full width (~69" wide), the 78-79 Ford D60's are the most XJ/MJ/TJ friendly: the short side is fairly long, so there's plenty of room for the coil bucket. Later Fords have shorter 'short sides' (better choices if you want to narrow it, but not much room for the coil bucket on the drivers side). Some have claimed it's tough to build a usable D60 for us under 63", or so. I never tried, but would look to building a 9"/D60 hybrid if I wanted to stay near stock width. FWIW, even later Fords have ball joints (instead of king pins), and unit bearings, good, or bad depending on what you're looking for. Chevy & Dodge D60's are passenger drop (and low pinion), and don't work for us unless you get a pass drop T-case & move the exhaust (if you're keeping the 4.0L) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I should add, if I were building something with a full size Diesel engine, I would defiantly put a D60 underneath it upfront....... but, to be honest, I'd probably build the whole thing around something other than a uni-frame MJ. A nice flat fender Jeep pickup cab, on a 76+ FSJ frame would be a good place to start. :smart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Well, after looking up after market axles I've decided to go with a donor F250 78-79 ford! Later when I get rich I might build one frame up with the perfect parts. Can anyone link me some pics of trucks using the 78-79 F250 drive train? I want to know my lift options and how it's going to set. TY~~!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 It's going to be pretty straightforward. Trim off the leaf perches and weld on a control arm bracket kit from one of the aftermarket sources (don't bother with stock MJ brackets, get the stronger stuff). The axles should be about the same width as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 :fs1: No luck at the salvages yards yesterday. I guess it's hard to find a F250 year 78-79 at a junk yard. I guess people value them for their off road parts? If so, where else can I look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 buy a whole truck. :D also, try car-part.com if you haven't yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 I was looking for a whole truck too. Guess I'll have to check graigslist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 craigslist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 yes. I meant that. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Most of the F250s I've seen are restored and are going for 2,000+. Is there a place that I can post what I'm looking for and wait for people to respond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Sno-Fighter truck, :idea: anyone ever heard of it? Aparently it's a special model of a F250 or something that fits one that came stock with a Dana60 front end. Here's a picture of the D60 on a 1978 F250 Sry... haven't figured out how to post pics yet Will this axle fit on my comanche's front end?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Define "fit". Yes, it can be made to work. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Define "fit". Yes, it can be made to work. :thumbsup: "fit" as in, just as easy as the F250 D44 front end. On a scale of difficulty where do I stand? And where can I get this axle from? random auto parts or is it rare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Pretty much the same amount of effort. the snowfighter 60 is the same 60 found in the F-350s. Be prepared, the Dana 60 is a heavy mutha. 500 pounds or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Pretty much the same amount of effort. the snowfighter 60 is the same 60 found in the F-350s. Be prepared, the Dana 60 is a heavy mutha. 500 pounds or so. Are you saying that 500 pounds is to much? I'll be getting the D60 from the F250 and it weights the same? Are you saying that I should possibly go with lighter axles for my truck? What are some of the weights of the axles like D60 F350 front= 500 lbs D44 F250 front= ___ D60 F250 rear= ___ Ford 9" rear= ___ btw, Thank you very much for all the help, I've been learning a lot with this forum and I'm glad to have helpful people willing to give their time to help me with my new hobbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Its not that it's too heavy for the truck, it's that it's too heavy for a couple normal guys to man-handle around the garage. Be prepared that it's tough to move. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
case5412 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 This I believe is the axle I'm looking for. Is it a good deal? Or fair at least? :yes: :yes: :yes: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/1458923164.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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