MonteMack Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Currenly have a 12 bolt open diff in my 72' wondering if anyone here has swapped a dana or something alike? C clips kinda scare me haha. Cheers Quote
MC1of80 Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 A Dana 60, while being a good differential is a big heavy unit. I would suggest "c clip" eliminator kit for the 12 bolt. You already have a 12 bolt, add a truetrac, some gears and c clip eliminators and axles. Way cheaper than doing a Dana 60. I understand your concerns about the c clip axles. I personally have a 12 bolt, 3.31, Detroit truetrac, strange c clip axles in my 496 70 SS. Have beaten it unmercifully at the track and on the street with NO problems. With slicks and drag radials. So far a best of 11.22@119 with a 1.5-1.6 60'. Quote
Paul Bell Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Unless you're pushing 1,000 HP, there's no need for a Dana 60. They are nice tho.... Quote
MonteMack Posted February 8, 2019 Author Posted February 8, 2019 Is the c clip eliminator kit hard to install? Any welding required? Thanks! Quote
MC1of80 Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 I have not done it myself but have had it done to other rear ends. Yes, welding is required to the rear end side. Quote
Rancid87 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 C-clip eliminator kits are generally bolt on items. Converting to something like a Ford 9" housing end requires welding and is probably the better way to go. Quote
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