Bummer. Axle swap it is then......
Columbian 1994 FZJ73 Dana 60 Rear Brake Drum Solution
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Best option anyway. Get rid of the Dana junk. 
At this point in the thread you probably have come to the following conclusions:
1) There are those that attempt to help answer your questions. Although their answers may not actually help they are at least trying.
2) There are those that provide answers that actually address your situation. This group is fortunately where the majority of ‘MUD members reside.
3) Last but not least, is the individual who offers nothing and whose post can border on insulting. You’ll will notice that #3 often post on multiple threads.
1) There are those that attempt to help answer your questions. Although their answers may not actually help they are at least trying.
2) There are those that provide answers that actually address your situation. This group is fortunately where the majority of ‘MUD members reside.
3) Last but not least, is the individual who offers nothing and whose post can border on insulting. You’ll will notice that #3 often post on multiple threads.
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Absolutely, @Gun Runner 5 but this can be applied to most group environments. How these things are received makes the difference in the flow of the discourse.At this point in the thread you probably have come to the following conclusions:
1) There are those that attempt to help answer your questions. Although their answers may not actually help they are at least trying.
2) There are those that provide answers that actually address your situation. This group is fortunately where the majority of ‘MUD members reside.
3) Last but not least, is the individual who offers nothing and whose post can border on insulting. You’ll will notice that #3 often post on multiple threads.
What matters is that the vast majority of folks show up here to engage about something that they share a mutual interest in and out of support and an eagerness to see others succeed. It has been said countless times, especially by those in the early stages of a project, but this community is amazing and I am endlessly thankful to everyone I have texted/PM’d/chatted with about this or that throughout this process.
I’m still relatively early in this process so I don’t have a whole lot to offer in terms of feedback but when I can add to the overall discussion substantively, I do.
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Absolutely, although the solution won’t be Onur-approved.Best option anyway. Get rid of the Dana junk.
Absolutely, although the solution won’t be Onur-approved.
I’m just a random a****** in internet land. 
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@OGBeno You’re absolutely not. But at very least, give a hint as to why this is a “terrible idea.” It isn’t as blatantly obvious to me as it is to you. Searching “60 series axle swap” in the 70 series returns one thread of someone with a BJ70 asking the same question.
I already have 1.5” wheel spacers to account for the 16” steelies. Losing those in the rear accounts for the difference in track width between the correct 70-series axle and the incorrect 60-series one. Aside from the difference in track width, what is the root of this being a “terrible idea”?
I don’t think any of this matters anymore. Do what you feel is best for your situation.
It’s become obvious to me that even pointing out an idea is “bad” or “good” is now seen as some type of BS value judgement or is an attack on a person just because I’m direct in my attitude.
That s*** gets old quick.
It’s just easier to keep my thoughts to myself. And in all honesty, this thread has shown me that MUD is a big waste of time for me now at almost 20 years of doing this….
Good luck buddy!
It’s become obvious to me that even pointing out an idea is “bad” or “good” is now seen as some type of BS value judgement or is an attack on a person just because I’m direct in my attitude.
That s*** gets old quick.
It’s just easier to keep my thoughts to myself. And in all honesty, this thread has shown me that MUD is a big waste of time for me now at almost 20 years of doing this….
Good luck buddy!
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I believe those Dana 60s also cam in gm 1/2 ton trucks with big blocks from 68-72. So you might be able to source parts by looking them up for those trucks.
Best option anyway. Get rid of the Dana junk.
I don't know. I don't need one.
There is a Classifieds section to post up your needs.
Your a smart guy Beno but you gave up helping anyone but your cronies a long time ago !!!
I don't know. I don't need one ? WTF then you say Mud is a big wast of time.
Saying it a bad idea is not the problem, it not giving the reason, Like a 60 series axle is not going to be the right width, yes most of us know this but not all. that why were here to learn.
I get it, there a lot of people that ask clueless questions but I don't think belittling is the right answer especially coming from a mediator !!!
I know I should be afraid to make this post because of your God-like status, but someone has to say it.
If everyone was as smart as you you would be just a regular guy, we look up to you because your way smarter the most of us !!!
There now you can Black ball me
I would check with Kurt @cruiseroutfit he may have something.
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2nd this. I got my 1988 BJ70 front axle housing from Kurt. He might have a rear full-float laying around!
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Ha! I haven’t seen it since November, @cruisermatt. A little birdie told me July pickup is likely.
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Oh man, please don’t.Your a smart guy Beno but you gave up helping anyone but your cronies a long time ago !!!
I don't know. I don't need one ? WTF then you say Mud is a big wast of time.
Saying it a bad idea is not the problem, it not giving the reason, Like a 60 series axle is not going to be the right width, yes most of us know this but not all. that why were here to learn.
I get it, there a lot of people that ask clueless questions but I don't think belittling is the right answer especially coming from a mediator !!!
I know I should be afraid to make this post because of your God-like status, but someone has to say it.
If everyone was as smart as you you would be just a regular guy, we look up to you because your way smarter the most of us !!!
There now you can Black ball me
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Thanks. This ship set sail a while ago.
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Looks great
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Thanks Matt. I made it home and did suspension over the weekend.
