wanting a 5" suspension lift

[bigred74]

thanks guys! Now for the dana 60's what is a good price for both front and back and what gear ratio would i wanna go with to run 38's? Found a guy not to far from me that has a set of dana 60s but not sure how much he wants for them. he thinks they are geared to 4.10. What price would you guys say be a great deal that i would be stupid not to buy them? lol

and anything i need to really look at before buying them? like any tips or things to look for?

Edit: oh and its coming off of a 96 ram, will they bolt right up to my 99?

 

[Johnn123]

thanks guys! Now for the dana 60's what is a good price for both front and back and what gear ratio would i wanna go with to run 38's? Found a guy not to far from me that has a set of dana 60s but not sure how much he wants for them. he thinks they are geared to 4.10. What price would you guys say be a great deal that i would be stupid not to buy them? lol

and anything i need to really look at before buying them? like any tips or things to look for?

Edit: oh and its coming off of a 96 ram, will they bolt right up to my 99?

For rear axles, your not limited to just 60's as a 70 or 80 will work the same. Gonna be based on your area but $200-$300 a diff seems to be a fair price for a used 2nd gen diff to me, depending on condition. Up here you see them listed at $650 for the front 60, though none ever sell for that price. I bought a set myself, paid $600. Id start small, you work your way up if need be. Get the BOM numbers on the axle tag and confirm what they are. Since you want 38's, Id look at 5.38 gear ratio.

Check EVERYTHING. Open both pumpkins and inspect. If it doesnt look right it probably isnt. See if oils got any kinda shavings in it. Check the coil buckets for rot, grab the pinion and see if theres any play in it. If there is it'll need new pinion bearings, cheap part lot of labor. I would def prepare to install all new front end parts on the front 60, I wouldnt leave anything thats been sitting on it whether it be ball joints, u-joints, wheel bearings, etc.

Also for 38's Id be looking into an alternate steering set-up. 08.5 4th gen T-Steering is a direct bolt in upgrade, and is a much better set-up then the stock Y. You could also look into a custom cross over set-up using older ford D60 steering.

 

[Merc225hp]

Johnn123 very much nailed it not much to add. I think I paid $200 or $300 for my set, but I put all new unit bearings, rotors, calipers, pads, drum's, shoes, seals, ball-joints, wheel cyld. That all adds up very fast but well worth it in my books.

 

[Johnn123]

Johnn123 very much nailed it not much to add. I think I paid $200 or $300 for my set, but I put all new unit bearings, rotors, calipers, pads, drum's, shoes, seals, ball-joints, wheel cyld. That all adds up very fast but well worth it in my books.

Agreed, it does add up quick but very much worth it. That way your not dropping your newly installed axle 2 weeks later for a u-joint or something.

 

[Merc225hp]

LOL outta that list I forgot that the u-joints were also done. A year later for two Moog ball joints but not bad.

 

[BBartow]

Wouldn't he need a 98+ rear.

 

[Merc225hp]

Nope, they all have the ABS/speed sensor in them.

 

[ramburger]

hows the lift holding up? did you keep the leveling kit on with the new 5" springs? i did and GLAD i did, i just compensated with shocks for the 7" kit.

 

[1SilverBullet2]

I wish I could pay $200- even $500 for a front Dana 60 but the only one I could find the JY wanted a $1000 for it. Truck looks sweet btw OP

 

[MoparMagic'00]

hows the lift holding up? did you keep the leveling kit on with the new 5" springs? i did and GLAD i did, i just compensated with shocks for the 7" kit.

gotta ask what is the 2''BB in your sig mean.. i got 5'' skyjacker 2'' body lift and then i got lost haha thanks man and nice truck

 

[BBartow]

Budget Boost

 

[bigred74]

Lift is holding up great! love the ride and yes i kept my leveling kit spacer in with the lift. spending this week looking for prices on 38" tires, anybody have any brands they recommend? I'm looking at some 38x13.50x18 toyo open country mt's right now

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[bigred74]

tires are ordered but now this week my transmission went out again... lucky it is under warranty so its in the shop now but was wondering what you guys recommend doing to beef up the transmission a lil bit and will it be able to handle these 38" tires? I also regeared to 4.56's

 

[ramburger]

a rebuilt that went out well 4.56&38s a nice combo imho specially with yer360

 

[bigred74]

a rebuilt that went out well 4.56&38s a nice combo imho specially with yer360

glad to hear your liking your 38's with 4.56 gears. what have you done to your transmission?

 

[ramburger]

not a dayum thing.
not sure what to do to it anyways

wait til reverse is about to go i guess, pick up a used one for a few hundred and make a weekend out of it?

ill prob find out the hard way tho im sure..

 

[Chasegearhead]

Think if it like this the more you pay for the lift the better its made. I have a 5'' Super lift and i hate it rides like crap and the front axle is not aligned due to crappy design. I am getting the BDS 5'' long arm lift to correct the front axle and for a better ride.

 

[Johnn123]

Think if it like this the more you pay for the lift the better its made. I have a 5'' Super lift and i hate it rides like crap and the front axle is not aligned due to crappy design. I am getting the BDS 5'' long arm lift to correct the front axle and for a better ride.

6 month old thread bud, and I haven't seen Big Red on here in ages.

5" BDS long arm is a very good kit, albeit expensive. Nice truck, just like my old 2nd gen

 

[bigred74]

im back!! lol still have big red but also now have a new project! here are some pics

 

[Roadhouse71]

I Also have 4;56 gears with Lunch box style locker running 35" tires, but putting 37" on when they wear out. My transmission is still holding up. Amazed though!
I have a 408 Stoker motor about finished on the stand, so tranny will be upgraded soon. i have a spare to mess with. I will be running a 2500 stall converter and switching to hydro boost brakes all at the same time.