Ford dana 60 and sterling 10.5??

Hi there, would anyone know if these could fit under my jk? I know new jk brackets would have to be welded on, but other than that will they fit/work? There is a set up here locally for sale for $1300. Wanting to know if it's a waste of time and money or a good deal. They seem to be in great shape.



What do you guys think? Please chime in, the more, the merrier.

depending on the year for the front axle.
Here is what I found for Dand 60's.

Ford

1978-79 F-350 and some F-250 (Snofighter and High GVW packages)
1986-88 F-350 with dual rear wheels (DRW)

1988-91.5 F-350 with single rear wheels (SRW)

1992-95 F-350 (all) (balljoint)

1996.5-98 F-350 (all) (balljoint)

2000 F350/F450/F550 DRW (balljoint, metric 8x170mm wheel bolt pattern F350 / 8x220mm F450/F550, unit bearing hub)

2000.5 F350/F450/F550 DRW (balljoint, metric 8x170mm wheel bolt pattern F350 / 8x220mm F450/F550, unit bearing hub)

2001 F350 DRW (balljoint, metric 8x170mm wheel bolt pattern, unit bearing hub)

2001-02 F450/F550 DRW (balljoint, metric 8x220mm wheel bolt pattern, unit bearing hub)

2002 F250/F350 SRW (balljoint, metric 8x170mm wheel bolt pattern, unit bearing hub)

2002 F450/F550 DRW (balljoint, metric 8x220mm wheel bolt pattern, unit bearing hub)

All these Ford versions were drivers side differential, reverse-cut (high pinion) gears, and kingpin knuckles to 1991.5 and balljoints thereafter. Most Ford D60s are internal style hubs, but external type lockout versions do exist. 2000 and later Ford D60s have balljoints, a metric wheel lug pattern of 8x170mm up to F350 and 8x220mm for F450/F550, different brakes and spindles, sealed "unit-bearing hubs", hub-centric wheels, different length axleshafts from the earlier D60s, and larger Superduty specific tie rod ends. From 2000 on, the Ford D60 front axle is also known as the Model 60F2000+ or the 248M. 248 just happens to be the equivalent in millimeters of 9.75" - the diameter of the D60s ring gear.

R/
Will

So they won't fit?

google Dana 60 bible and it will take to you another forum which has this all layed out. A buddy was telling me their is a specific Ford Dana 60 which you can run shocks and coils on because of the location of the front pumpkin. Then there are other Ford Dana 60's which the pumpkin will not allow for running shocks and coils but coilovers. The Dana 60 Bible has some great information. I am by no means an expert just passing on what I have read. Maybe there is someone else out there who can assist.

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Will

cpowill said:

google Dana 60 bible and it will take to you another forum which has this all layed out. A buddy was telling me their is a specific Ford Dana 60 which you can run shocks and coils on because of the location of the front pumpkin. Then there are other Ford Dana 60's which the pumpkin will not allow for running shocks and coils but coilovers. The Dana 60 Bible has some great information. I am by no means an expert just passing on what I have read. Maybe there is someone else out there who can assist.

R/
Will

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Thanks very much I appreciate it.

Your answer is yes they can be used many have done this mod already check the other JK forums or just google..
Even the D50 would hold up depending on how you use your JK and tire selection. D60 would be better. The 10.5 is stronger than a rear 60 or 14 bolt. One drawback to the Sterling is harder to set the gears up so a pro is advised.