DANA 60 VS 8 3/4

[1974dodgecharger]

Is the Dana that much better than the 8/34?  I have the 742 case it seems to handle fine for me personally, but I don't have traction per say.  Would dana be worth it in the end as the final rear end I will ever need.

[billssuperbird]

If you can get one at a good price.

[tan top]

 IMO   big heavy full weight  B-body   & any or all of the following ! ... big sticky  wrinkle wall slicks  /  fully prepped track that's just been sprayed with glue /  manual transmission /  500 plue  lbs of torque  , think it wont be long  before the 8 -3/4 lets go ,   prolly break a Uj  first , then your go to 1330 or what ever  joint , then  maybe / prolly twist or break a axle shaft , then ....  

depends on power / torque of the motor & how/ where  its going to be driven    ,  

[ws23rt]

I agree with Tan Top and look at the question as being like asking--Is a hemi that much better than a 440?

Some of this is just about having the good stuff in a cool car.

Originality of a restoration is another reason for choosing parts.

[cdr]

I will NEVER WAIST my money on another 8 3/4  unless it is a plain old stock driver.

[1974dodgecharger]

Seems moser will build you one for 3200 bucks compelte with drum to drum setup....if I can sell my 8/34 for 1k I will buy it.....

do I really need it per say I don't know for the new build up because im not a racer per say.

[c00nhunterjoe]

If you abuse it, dana, traction or not. I have nowhere near 500 ft lbs, but i do have sticky tires and a stick. Broke sevearl 8 3/4's. The stock 7290 joints have not failed. Put a dana together for it and side step launches have not hurt it.

3200 is steep. If you are a good fabricator, you can do it yourself for half that or less depending on how patient you are shopping for parts. even including buying the jig for the axle tubes. I picked up a gm truck housing for 25 bucks at the junkyard. Mopar ends are around 100 bucks, i went overkill with stange 35 spline axles but i planned for power down the road.

[c00nhunterjoe]

Better yet- why do you need a dana? Just watch me launch my baby little 383 at 2500 rpm. 8 3/4, 742 case, 4.30's hardened 30 spline axles......

https://youtu.be/cH1rhB8FIkU

[1974dodgecharger]

Better yet- why do you need a dana? Just watch me launch my baby little 383 at 2500 rpm. 8 3/4, 742 case, 4.30's hardened 30 spline axles......

https://youtu.be/cH1rhB8FIkU

NICE!!!!  I can always just keep my 742 setup till it breaks im just adding up my expenses for new build.

[c00nhunterjoe]

I dont know about nice, lol. But i did expect to break it again so i trailered it to the track. Snapped on the 1st moderate launch. I did tree the other guy....hahaha

[cdr]

Hey John, check with DR DIFF  his pricing looks good & he is a MOPAR guy

[Mike DC]

      
Dana 60s add a lot of unsprung weight and 3.54 the tallest gear ratio.  Not the best choice for a highway cruiser.  


The Dana certainly has its place.  But I wouldn't spend $2-3 grand just to get one if the 8.75 wasn't breaking.
     
Big traction + stick trannys will break rearends more than high horsepower numbers.

[c00nhunterjoe]

     
Dana 60s add a lot of unsprung weight and 3.54 the tallest gear ratio.  Not the best choice for a highway cruiser.  


The Dana certainly has its place.  But I wouldn't spend $2-3 grand just to get one if the 8.75 wasn't breaking.
     
Big traction + stick trannys will break rearends more than high horsepower numbers.

X2. If it aint broke, dont fix it... unless its about to break. In this posters case, i would say it is NOT needed. As far as weight goes, you can do alot to a dana. Next time mine is out, im going to weigh it because noone beleives me how light it is. My dana weighs less then my 8 3/4.

[firefighter3931]

Is the Dana that much better than the 8/34?  I have the 742 case it seems to handle fine for me personally, but I don't have traction per say.  Would dana be worth it in the end as the final rear end I will ever need.

It depends on the application 

Aren't you planning to build a 572 Hemi and install a Passon 5spd trans ?   

If so.....Dana is the only option with 1350 u-joints



Ron

[1974dodgecharger]

Ron,
Yes thats the plan still in motion.......572, blown,  passon 5 speed, fuel injected.

[c00nhunterjoe]

Ron,
Yes thats the plan still in motion.......572, blown,  passon 5 speed, fuel injected.

Well that changes everything. Lmao.

[timmycharger]

Seems moser will build you one for 3200 bucks compelte with drum to drum setup....if I can sell my 8/34 for 1k I will buy it.....

do I really need it per say I don't know for the new build up because im not a racer per say.

I got a complete set up minus the drums from Strange, it is their S60 with the pinion snubber bosses on the housing. If I recall it was around $2100 or so but that was a few years ago.

[Barfyspitz]

I dont know about nice, lol. But i did expect to break it again so i trailered it to the track. Snapped on the 1st moderate launch. I did tree the other guy....hahaha

you totally treed the guy!!! too bad the generals axle broke. Hope you get it fixed soon and it's better than ever

[c00nhunterjoe]

I dont know about nice, lol. But i did expect to break it again so i trailered it to the track. Snapped on the 1st moderate launch. I did tree the other guy....hahaha

you totally treed the guy!!! too bad the generals axle broke. Hope you get it fixed soon and it's better than ever

Its back on the road with a dana under it. Thrashing it every chance i get