If someone is lookin to upgrade to a d60 this may be a good deal

[bronc_17113]

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/972968679.html

[ford_munky_man]

Is it for the front or rear?

[bronc_17113]

reading it, it sounded like a front to me that is why I posted it up you would have to contact them to be sure though

[ford_munky_man]

Ya, if I had the money I would, It would be nice to have a 60 front as well. Wonder how long it will be up! lol

[bassdude]

it's closed knuckle. not a real good upgrade.

[ford_munky_man]

What is wrong with closed knuckle? I have closed knuckles on my front end now.

[bassdude]

What is wrong with closed knuckle? I have closed knuckles on my front end now.

i think if you're going to upgrade from a smaller axle, the drum brakes low pinion, smaller u-joints and smaller axle shafts aren't really worth the money and effort.
if your truck has one in there fine.
if you're going to all the trouble to swap axles i would think you would want something a little more stout.
my :twocents:

[bronc_17113]

your right i didnt even notice that

[ford_munky_man]

Ya, I was just wondering, with my thinking though wouldn't a closed knuckle be better? I think it would offer a little more protection to the u-joints and dont get stuff stuck in them or something, not that it happens that often. Just thought maybe it would be a little added protection. But, your right, when I upgrade I would like a disk brake and high pinion.

[sfu7274456]

If I remember correctly the closed knuckles have smaller spline count and very weak axles. They are something like 30 spline inners and 19 spline outers. They are no stronger than a Dana 44 - if not weaker. Save your cash. They also have smaller u joints and the knuckles tend to crack.