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How do I know if I have a Dana 70?
The only way to know for sure is to check the BOM number. It is a 6 digit number, typically starting with a 6, stamped into the axle tube just to the right of the diff, when looking at the cover. Go to www2.dana.com and look it up to see what you’ve got.
How do you tell which Dana rear end I have?
To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
How can you tell if a Dana 70 is a Dana 80?
Registered. Ring gear diameter is larger, spline count on the Dana 80 is 35, many 70’s are 32 spline. Housing is bigger, I think bearings and pinion input is bigger. Basically everything is bigger.
How can you tell the difference between a Dana 60 and a 70?
The Dana 60 has a 9.75″ ring gear, while Dana 70 has a 10.5″ ring gear. The variety of Dana 60 and Dana 70 applications is confusing: Dana 60 axles are available in front and rear fitments; Dana 70s are more likely to be rear, but front axle Dana 70 axles exist (International used them, as did Dodge for a time)
Are all Dana 70 gears the same?
There are three pinion offsets for the Dana 70 rear axle. 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch and 31/32 inch offset. The first Dana 70 axles had a 1/2 pinion offset and were found in Dana 70HD’s as well. The drawback with the 1/2 inch offset was that a 4.10:1 gear ratio was the highest gear set possible.
How many quarts are in a Dana 70?
Just fill it up till it comes out the fill hole. Now it you want to get all tech. then its 3.5 quarts.
How do I find the axle ratio on my VIN?
The gear ratio is usually listed in the VIN code located on driver’s door, the glove box, or the ID plate on the dashboard. Count the times a rear wheel goes around for one driveshaft turn: if its 3 1/2 it’s a 3.50:1. Divide the number of teeth on the ring gear by the number of teeth on the pinion gear.
How do you identify a differential?
Visual Differential Identification Without an ID tag, differentials are identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.
How can you tell a Dana 60 from 80?
Compare the gasket shape to Nationwide Parts’ Axle Identification Chart to determine the Dana model number. Dana models 25, 27, 30, 60, 70 and 80 have identical gasket shapes and bolt counts and therefore must be identified by locating the identification tag. Locate the identification tags on the rear-end housing unit.
How much power can a Dana 70 handle?
Registered. They can handle 700hp+, yet can’t handle stock power… all depends on how it is used. The carrier in the 70 is the weakest link.
How do I identify a Dana 60 rear?
It can be identified by its 10-bolt rear cover, which appears to be lying on its side. Each Dana 60 has a build date and bill of materials numbers stamped into the back of the passenger-side axle tube. These numbers are fairly small but they are always on original axles.
What size is the ring gear on a Dana 70?
Axle – Dana 70 Specifications. Dana 70 – Axle. Ring Gear Size: 10.5″ (Same as 14Bolt) Axle Splines Available: 23, 32, 35. Gears Ratios Available: 3.54, 3,73, 4.10, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, 5.86, 6.17, 7.17.
How do you identify Dana rear end?
Dana/Spicer Corporation tags contain the necessary information for complete identification. Count the number of bolts on the inspection cover of the rear-end housing. The inspection cover faces the back of the vehicle and can be seen by looking forward from the rear of the car, under the license plate.
What is Dana rear axle?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover . There are front and rear versions of the Dana 60.