Dana 60 being installed under my 91

Progress has finally begun.
The Dana 60 is completed and ready for installation.

Here is the scoop.

I had a local shop put together a reverse cut Dana 60 with 5:13 Gears and an ARB. I am sticking with the ARB because I like it and my TTB had an ARB in it, so all the plumbing is there. The 60 has a center section from a 80s F-350. The Tubes are from something he had around the shop. The Axels are 35spline and cut to fit my application. I put in my order about 6 months ago. Due to him being a friend and letting him get parts as they became available, it took some time. I was not in any rush as I appreciate the work and cost involved if I were to have purchased it elsewhere.
Anyway, the axel is in and I almost completed the teardown. Let me say this. Half of the brackets and components under the front of my EX were either brocken or bent really bad. I had no idea it was such a mess under there. I am so glag the POS is out of there.

FST is going to build my front end. When completed it will have a 4 link and Coil Overs. The rear will be the 8.8 with 5:13s and a E-Locker. I will get springs to match the front end. I will be running 37 or 38 inch Boggers on 15 inch bead locks.

I forgot my camera I will have pictures next time around.

 

[FROADER]

Looking good Hammer!

 

[Hammer]

Gas tank removed, pinion angle set and drive shaft installed.

The drive shaft does not need to be changed from what we can tell. We removed the flange and the caps fit right into the dodge dana 60. We put a couple straps on and all looks good.

 

[bmxking5]

Finally some real progress pics.

 

[Rick]

DANG that thing is sitting high. Are you going to crank the coils down any?

 

[Hammer]

I think the spring rate is too high. I have 600 and 500. I might change the 500 to a 400 or I might have to change the 600 to a 400. We will figure it out soon.

 

[Hammer]

To do list:
Purchase new fuel pump
Get gas tank cleaned
Reinstall tank
Weld back of shock hoops
Weld and plate back of track arm bracket
Install steering arm
Install track arm
Re-route A/C Line
Fab and mount a battery tray
Fab and mount ARB compressor
Fab and mount Radiator overflow
Install new front brake lines
Install new rear brake lines
Reinstall headers
Reinstall steering box
Figure out front springs
Set final ride height
Weld rear spring perches
Fab and mount rear shock mounts
Reinstall fuel lines
Fab and mount new trans cross member
Install new front driveshaft
Install ARB Lines
Install winch power cables
Install exhaust Y pipe and cats
Gas, Change Oil, Fill Axles
FIRE IT UP
Ramp It, Check for clearance issues
Wheel the chit out of it!!!!!!

 

[Michael]

Hurry up and get yours out of the way so I can take mine down there.

 

[j602]

That bumper is sick. Did FST do it? If so, and if you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge you for it? Truck looks great!

 

[95offroadx]

That bumper is sick. Did FST do it? If so, and if you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge you for it?

im also wondering the same thing

 

[Blaine122300]

did you get a final $$ amount for the entire build-up yet?

Woo Hoo, broke 1000 posts on this thread







<<<<<<<<<<<< "1001"

 

[Hammer]

I traded a favor for the bumper, simply paid for material. Cost me about 200.00
Call Torey Porter at FST for a quote, 602-484-7616

I pulled a ton of strings and traded some items for the work that has been done to my Explorer. I have paid about 2,000 in material and still have a little more to buy.

Blaine Congrats on a G

 

[Blaine122300]

I pulled a ton of strings and traded some items for the work that has been done to my Explorer. I have paid about 2,000 in material and still have a little more to buy.

Blaine Congrats on a G

I'm guessing "G" means J@@P?

I don't want to use the "J" word on this site

 

[Jefe]

Its about time So, only another year or so of work?

 

[j602]

I'm guessing "G" means J@@P?

I don't want to use the "J" word on this site

I think G means 1000(post count), as in "grand."

 

[Hammer]

Jefe, Yep some time in 2012 I will be on the trail!!!

 

[Hammer]

Update:

Last night we worked till midnight

Reinstalled tank with new pump, reinstalled tank skid plate
Welded back of shock hoops
Welded back of track arm mount, welded gussets on track arm
Installed track arm
Reinstalled headers
Reinstalled steering box
Fabed and installed new batery tray
Cleaned up wiring
Installed fluids in differentials
Finished rear brake lines

Started new list

 

[Rick]

I was just down at the shop and they're hoping to get you rolling by the weekend

 

[Hammer]

My plan is to fire it up tommorow afternoon and ramp it!!!

They will still need it next week to get the shock truss made.

 

[slravene]

im gonna subscribe here (a little late, i know) but ive been following this and i want to actually see this thing in all its glory when it rolls out of that shop

 

[410Fortune]

this must be a joke! Will it even still move? hahaha

Looks *****in! That spring rate is STIFF IMO, 400-450 is stiff in a Gen I, unless coilovers are different??

I wanna know whats planned for that Lexus