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Spicer 60 front axle

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by diger51, Aug 19, 2009.

  1. diger51

    diger51 New Member

    Has anyone ever used a Spicer 60 front axle? I came across one from a 85 dodge pick up for free. Thanks
     
    diger51, Aug 19, 2009
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  2. birddog56

    birddog56 Member

    Is that the same as a dana 60 ? The big issue witha 1 ton axle is the physical size. You have to lift the suspension in order to get the same amount of travel as stock. Unless you are doing some extreme wheelin' , it probably isn't worth the hassle.
     
    birddog56, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Dana is Dana-Spicer, so I'd presume it's the same.

    birddog56 is right, the pumpkin on a 60 will be awfully big to fit under the front of a CJ. The usual heavy-duty upgrade for an early CJ front is a Dana 44.

    That axle is worth good money though. Popular with the full-size Jeep crowd. I'd drag it home.
     
    timgr, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. diger51

    diger51 New Member

    I was told its out of a 1/2 ton (havent picked it up yet) so if its not 60 maybe I should just pass on it?
     
    diger51, Aug 22, 2009
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  5. Bob Greenslade

    Bob Greenslade Member

    1/2 ton is a 44, since its free you should get it, even if you don't use it it's always good for trading.
     
    Bob Greenslade, Aug 22, 2009
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  6. JohnyJeep

    JohnyJeep BLOWING A XING NEAR U@2AM

    Yeah, Ill buy the disc brake calipers and knuckles off ya :D
     
    JohnyJeep, Aug 23, 2009
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