Which rear differential is stronger? A Dana 60, or a GM 14 bolt with a 10.5 ring gear.
2007-01-07 16:27:50 · 8 answers · asked by krash 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
the GM 14 bolt is way stronger, it is about equivelent to the Dana 70.
the 14 bolt has 3 pinion bearins compared to just 2 on the 60. the ring & pinion is bigger so its stronger, the bearings are bigger,
the axle shafts are thicker. and its easier to setup up gears in then the dana 60.
the only down side to it is its size, weight, & ground clearance.
FYI, a Ford 9" doesnt even compare to strength. its like comparing apples to oranges.
the 14 bolt is a full floating axle (break an axle shaft and you dont lose a wheel) and the Ford 9" is a semi floating axle.
2007-01-08 14:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dana 60 was used on very heavy duty 4WD throughout american auto industry for years ( all the way back to the 60's).
It proved itself as being tougher than its GM counterpart by its widespread use on racetracks. Only the Ford 9-inch can be seen as its equal (or better).
2007-01-08 07:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Id go with the GM
2007-01-08 01:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by ViperMax 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Dana 60 is the strongest, you can't blow it.
2007-01-08 03:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just had to write and say I can't believe that guy said a ford nine inch HAHAHAHA lol!!
2007-01-11 17:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by David S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad has a four wheel drive pro stock pulling truck and all he uses is danas.
2007-01-08 13:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by Big Tim 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow, tough one. i'd say the GM 14 bolt.
2007-01-08 00:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A FORD 9 inch!!!!!!
2007-01-08 07:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋