Dana 60

[notsosanestan]

i have a dana 60 but ur kinda far

 

[Autocar]

When frame shop said bent axle, they most likely meant bent axle tube on the housing-not bent axle shaft.

 

[DerangedMadman]

i have a dana 60 but ur kinda far

How much, I am willing to make a drive if needed.

 

[DerangedMadman]

So if it is a bent axle tube I am going to need a new axle anyways, right?

It does not do it when I am in 4 wheel drive but that was only in really icy conditions last year.

 

[vinny-socom1]

sorry to here your issues I'm looking for a dana 60 too. If you get a good line on some please post up!!

Vinny

 

[DerangedMadman]

Or sell it to me since it's busted, and buy one from ODDave

-Dave

I am aggravated with it enough right now I am ready to...

 

[Iceman3005]

you could replace the only part you haven't yet...........the spindles, I have seen them for 150-200 for the pair, but if the tube is bent then you just wasted another 200 dollars. Just a thought.

 

[DerangedMadman]

That is my biggest fear Iceman, replacing the spindles and all 4 axles and it still not fix it.

 

[Cucvnut]

4 axles ?

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

2 Inners and 2 outers

 

[Autocar]

The axle shafts have centerdrill holes in each end. If you have a friend with a lathe, set each axle up between centers, rotate the axle and measure the run out with a dial indicator. Will tell you very quickly if your axle shafts are bent. It is extremely unlikely that the shafts are bent because they transmit torque only and do not support any wheel load. The spindles support the load. Even if the axle shafts were bent somehow, I doubt they would cause any wobble.

 

[Cucvnut]

Axles are different than axle shafts. Yes I know you have 2 inners and 2 outers

 

[DerangedMadman]

I guess I could have been more clear Cucvnut, I still have not changed my mind, I will not sink another dime into this axle. If anyone has one for sell I would appreciate it.

 

[Autocar]

Sometimes you've got to throw in the towel.

 

[ODdave]

pm sent

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

If it is the caster you're prob gonna have the same problem with the new axle. Try the shims. Or measure your current caster with a protractor on top of the knuckle.

 

[allenhillview]

I have a bunch but i would fix yours as it will be cheaper

I'm in need of a tube only to fix camber, I'll listen if you know something I don't?

Maybe a fix in our welding shop I don't know? Help!!

Sure, probably have to replace the housing?

 

[bigdogdale]

If it is the caster you're prob gonna have the same problem with the new axle. Try the shims. Or measure your current caster with a protractor on top of the knuckle.

I concur with buzzinhalfdozzen, if caster is incorrect, you won't be happy with any axle.

 

[Skinny]

I would first spend money to have someone put it on a modern alignment rack to see what each tire looks like. If you have zero toe instead of slight toe in, this aggravates the problem. Plus you will see if you have any setback, caster, or camber issues.

If all numbers are in the green or at least equal on both sides, I would investigate into your steering. What condition is the box in? If reman, was a good quality unit or a cheapo Autozone one?

I would also look into doing a highsteer just because push/pull is more susceptible to death wobble. Unless you are going to pull your axle out, gut it, and have a shop or you check it for a straight housing, replacing your D60 with another is not going to solve any problems other than making your wallet lighter.