I have a 9.25 that is going bad. My understanding is that the 9.25 isn't that strong of a diff and my '99 1500 4X2 tows 5000lbs a lot. Is it possible to swap a Dana 60 or some other more rugged diff into it?

Ideally I could find a compatible diff in a junkyard, some model that has a reputation for being bullet proof, and swap it in for my failing diff. It makes no sense to get a 9.25 from a pick-n-pull yard if a high mileage 9.25 is a bad risk.

 

i would definitely think so. it wouldnt hurt to get down underneath and take some measurements with a tape though.

 

this has been talked about before, and for only 5000 lbs i would keep the 9.25, not to mention the springs on the 60 are 3 inch wide compared to 2.5 on your axle, and the hangars and shackles are riveted to the frame

 

I am going to dana 60 in the front and dana 70 in the rear of my truck what do you guys thank a set of front and rear 4.00 gears with the drive shaft all new draglinks, new ball joints,also all new stearing componets, and shocks with wheels and tires are worth the guy told me he would sell them to me for $1250.00 is that a good deal.

 

dude, if theres nothing wrong with them, jump on that deal, id like to get a 2002 dana 60 front (no cad) and a dana 70 as well, so it will be ready for a cummins turbo diesel

 

The trucks trany just took a dump for the second time and he is not going to put any more money into Also it has posi in it I would like to make the swap to a cummins but dont know what I would get my self into so when my dad is ready to buy a ney truck in a few years he will give me his 07 maga cad with the 24 valve 5.9

Edit I dont want to hijack the thread anymore but how do i tell if anythang is wrong with them thay are still in the truck if that helps I have to go help take them out

 

ooohhh common rail, if i do a cummins swap into maroon, im thinking about making it into a pulling truck, not sure what class yet, then buying a 3rd gen with the common rail, and modding it some too...diesel is fun