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Old 02-14-2011, 11:38 PM
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Ok... so all my research tells me my 01 ram 2500 has the dana 60 with 32 spline axles. I am wanting to get a locker for the rear. As far as I can see Detroit doesnt handle them? I like the idea of the powertrax but cant see where they handle a part number for the 32 spline 60. I found one for the dana 70 32 spline which doesnt help me. Maybe I am missing something but can anyone tell me what my options for a rear locker would be?
 
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http://www.xtremeterrain.com/dana603...dcaseonly.aspx

I did just find this.... anyone tell me about any others
 
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I can't seem to confirm your spline count, but... these are the common options

Lockright
Detroit locker
Truetrac
Auburn Limited slip
ARB Air Locker
 
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I seem to recall 35 splines, not 32...? Is that something unique to 2001?
I see they list a 32 spine axle in some of my spec sites but it doesn't seem connected to this one.
EDIT: I'm believing that the 32 spline is on the front axle only. I'm gonna research that myself a bit more.

BTW, if you can find your BOM # you can run it on the dana web site and it should tell you.
 

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Originally Posted by dsertdog56
I seem to recall 35 splines, not 32...? Is that something unique to 2001?
I see they list a 32 spine axle in some of my spec sites but it doesn't seem connected to this one.
EDIT: I'm believing that the 32 spline is on the front axle only. I'm gonna research that myself a bit more.

BTW, if you can find your BOM # you can run it on the dana web site and it should tell you.
  • GM / Chevy versions are passenger side differential drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles and 35 Spline axle shafts.
  • Dodge versions were passenger side differential drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles and 35 spline axle shafts in early models. The 2nd Generation axles were drivers side with ball joints. 30 Spline axle shafts were used instead of 35 splines, except 2000, 2001 and 2002 models which were equipped with 32 spline axle shafts.
  • Ford versions are drivers side differential drop, reverse-cut gears, and kingpin knuckles up to 1991. The later axles have ball joints. Ford Dana 60 axles mostly feature 35 spline axle shafts.
I got the above off of the dana 60 wikipedia site. This is where i got the 32 spline from. I hope its 35 it will be much easier for me to find parts from what i can see.
 
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^^ those spec's refer to the front axle (side differential drop).
i think your rear is 35.
 
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Originally Posted by bdjordan
  • GM / Chevy versions are passenger side differential drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles and 35 Spline axle shafts.
  • Dodge versions were passenger side differential drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles and 35 spline axle shafts in early models. The 2nd Generation axles were drivers side with ball joints. 30 Spline axle shafts were used instead of 35 splines, except 2000, 2001 and 2002 models which were equipped with 32 spline axle shafts.
  • Ford versions are drivers side differential drop, reverse-cut gears, and kingpin knuckles up to 1991. The later axles have ball joints. Ford Dana 60 axles mostly feature 35 spline axle shafts.
I got the above off of the dana 60 wikipedia site. This is where i got the 32 spline from. I hope its 35 it will be much easier for me to find parts from what i can see.
I have a 01 Dodge 1500 an I'm putting Dana 60 under it out of a 02 Dodge 2500. The front and back axle bout are 32 spline on it.. I'm looking to put ox lockers under it soon I hope.
 
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I'm dealing with exactly what you are going through. I have a late model Dana 60 with rear disc brakes that I thought might be 32 splines based upon the same research you did. I decided to verify the spline count of what I had by pulling the axle and it ended up that it was a 30 spline axle. I wanted to install a 30 spline Power lock posi unit into this Dana 60. I found a new unused unit on eBay and purchased it. Unfortunately, I found out the hard way that some posi units are not machined to allow for the installation of the tone ring (which mine wasn't), so I'm currently working with a machinist to rectify this issue for my posi unit.

The moral to my story - do not trust what's written on the web. Pull the axle and count the splines yourself so you know what you have! Hope this helps.
 



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