why centered rear?

[Medusa]

I have recently up-dated my Dana 60 web page and there may be some useful information for you there. Narrowing of a front D60 is described in detail. The rear is simila,r but easier since you dont have to deal with the knuckles. I also include some info on the rate 35-spline rear units.

http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~jrice/cruiser/D60HD/D60.html

 

[mrtlc4x4]

i have a friend that used a dana70 rear out of a ambulance. it was wide enough that he only had to shorten one side to get his offset.helped to easy the cost

 

[hammerhead]

78 One owners brother used a D60, removed the shafts, cutoff the ends of the housing, shortened the right hand side of the housing, put on the yota ends, brakes, and axles. I think DJs helped do it. Seems to work fine.

 

[hendo]

i dont understand why you want to change the rear end ,have you ever heard of anyone breaking a rear fj axle ?,i have a centered ford 9" only because i was breaking toy transfer case in half i went througth 3 before i found i was wasteing money so went atlas,but what i,m saying is toy axles are strong there almost the same set up s a 9", 3" tubes ,same size inner axles, why spend the money your looking at least $1500.00 and another $500 you could have a atlas

 

[Medusa]

Exactly... a 35-spline D60 is overkill for a stock transfer case. If you are worried about upgrading the weak link, spend your money on a better transfer case. The Orion should fit the niche you are in.

 

[rusmannx]

yeah, i've rethought the whole direction i'm going for with my current ride.
i'm staying with the 40 rear.