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[tlcruzr]

Can anybody help me identify what resides in the differential of this dana 60? Yesterday I went to look at a 14-bolt rear axle (Craigslist add), but the axle doesn't have a visible BOM stamped on the back of the axle housing/tube anymore. When I popped open the differential cover, this is what I found. Is it some type of locker or something? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[tlcruzr]

Nobody?!?! Just trying to figure out what the "shiny" parts between the ring and spider gears are... I've never looked inside a 14-bolt before, and thus don't know what I'm looking at. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[gothodgie]

Nobody?!?! Just trying to figure out what the "shiny" parts between the ring and spider gears are... I've never looked inside a 14-bolt before, and thus don't know what I'm looking at. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Don't hold me to this but it could be factory limited slip or posi...

 

[chicago]

Don't hold me to this but it could be factory limited slip or posi...

That would be my guess as well.

 

[leftarmtan]

It is a factory Gov lock,better known as "gov bomb"

 

[Chop Shop]

It is a factory Gov lock,better known as "gov bomb"

Thats not a d60 or a 14Bfull floater. Thats not a locker either.

Thats axle is a 14 bolt corporate semifloater. One piece axles with one wheel bearing.

The carrier/diff is as stated above a govbomb. Junk.

The axle however can be desirable if it is the 6 lug version. The 6 lug one is a pretty stout rear compared to other 6 lug choices.
If it is the 8 lug version its no better than a boat anchor. Nothing worse than a C-clip 8 lug rear axle. Tons of better options in the 8 lug arena.

If you find a 5 lug 14 bolt rear, grab it. Thats gold off of a ss4542wd truck. Guys pay big for those for hot rods and street trucks.

 

[tlcruzr]

Ouch; thanks a bunch for the info! Seeing as how it is an 8-lug axle, I'm guessing from your response that it isn't worth purchasing unless I also own a boat (which I don't).

 

[Huroneymoose]

Who can afford a boat AND a 'Cruiser?