Ford LP60 Worth Building?

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Impact

Well-known member
Hey Guys,

The owner said that it's a 79 F350 Dana 60... I went to take a look at the truck... King pins, open knuckles, disc brakes and a low pinion. I'm guessing that it's actually a 76-77 Dana 60 (60F stamped on diff housing). I believe these years also came with smaller u-joints.

I can't really seem to find any aftermarket support for this axle...
What about running gears and a locker (30-35 spline etc) from a rear 60?
How about then changing out the inner knuckles or grinding the...
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Farm Boy

Farm Boy

Bought the Farm
First thought is that if it is low pinion, gears/locker etc would likely be the same as any other LP front 60 -- like GM or Dodge.
Even if it is free, it may not be the best choice.
Why not just get a more common Ford HP 44 or 60 and be done with it?
 
mucovich

mucovich

Till Valhalla!
Farm Boy said:
First thought is that if it is low pinion, gears/locker etc would likely be the same as any other LP front 60 -- like GM or Dodge.
Even if it is free, it may not be the best choice.
Why not just get a more common Ford HP 44 or 60 and be done with it?
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O.D.

Well-known member
Club Member
If you don't mind driving, i almost bought the elusive '79 HP D60 KP with a matching rear D60 stateside for a song (Well, at least i thought it was based on what i see these things selling online for). Stock everything.
PM me if interested.



 
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