Is a Dana 70 limited slip?
Like the rear Dana 70 axles, the Dana 70 front axle started out with 23 spline axle shafts and then went to 35 spline axle shafts. While these axles were being manufactured, Dana offered a “Power-Lok” limited slip differential for some of these axles.
What is the difference between a Dana 70 and a Dana 70 HD?
Yes, all d70 ring& pinions are the same, (well from around the late 1960 anyway). so the only difference is the bearings. and the size of the housings & tubes. All carriers basically start off with the same casting, either 4.10 & down or 4.56 & up.
Is a Dana 70 a 1 ton axle?
The Dana 60 and Dana 70 are two heavy-duty variants in the Dana axle line, and are typically found in 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks.
Is my rear axle limited slip?
The easiest way to tell if you have an open differential is to jack up the car and spin one of the rear tires. If the other wheel spins in the opposite direction, you have an open differential. If it spins in the same direction, you have a limited slip differential, or LSD.
Do I have a Dana 60 or Dana 70?
Not all Dana axles have the model number cast on the housing. It can be very difficult to tell a Dana 60 from a Dana 70, as they have nearly identical covers with exactly the same bolt pattern. One way to tell if you have a Dana 60 or Dana 70 is to measure the cover flange height (yellow arrow).
What is the difference between Dana 70 and 80?
The 70 has a 10. 5″ ring gear, the 80 has an 11″ ring gear. The axle shafts, brakes, and hubs are the same. Even the 3500 version of the 80 is the essentially the same with a different hub to accommodate dual wheels.
How much power can a Dana 70 handle?
Registered. They can handle 700hp+, yet can’t handle stock power… all depends on how it is used. The carrier in the 70 is the weakest link.
How do I know if my Ford Transit has a limited slip differential?
Inspect the differential for a metal tag or model marking. Some manufacturers, such as Ford Motor Company, will mark the differential in some way that designates it as a limited slip differential. The Ford markings, for example, will have an “L” on the differential model number indicated limited slip.
Is posi same as limited slip?
TOM: Actually, Jeannie, “posi-traction” is just Chevrolet’s name for limited slip differential on passenger cars. RAY: On Chevy trucks, limited slip is called “locking differential.” That’s just a heavier duty version of “posi-traction,” and it operates ONLY on the rear wheels, even if you have four-wheel-drive.
How big is the Dana 70 axle shaft?
The Dana 70 axle has been around for decades and is commonly found under full-size GM, Dodge, and Ford trucks. The axle is available in both front and rear applications and features a large 10.5″ ring gear. Standard D70 models have 30 or 35 spline axles, however, the Dana “Super” 70 is the holy grail of the series with massive 37 spline shafts.
Is there a 60 cover on a Dana 70?
With a 60 cover on a 70, the thicker lip is very obvious, but with the stocker you may have to look closer. There are a lot of different versions of the 70, for the most part the parts are pretty interchangeable between them.
How big is the Dana 70 ring gear?
A 20% restocking fee applies to all returns. The Dana 70 axle has been around for decades and is commonly found under full-size GM, Dodge, and Ford trucks. The axle is available in both front and rear applications and features a large 10.5″ ring gear.
How many spline spacers are in a Dana 70?
Description: This kit uses a Dana 80 spool with conversion parts to make it work in the Dana 70. It uses your stock 70 ring gear, and ring gear bolts. In the kit there are 12 ring gear bolt spacers, 35 spline…
