Posted by Dave on December 19, 1999 at 20:06:26:
In Reply to: DANA 70 FRONT QUESTIONS posted by Jim Branson on December 18, 1999 at 09:24:49:
For those of you who have dana 70's from late 60's to 71 with the eight lug bolt pattern, look for 74 W200's. In that year they had a Dana 70 (single wheel) as an option.They came with 12x3 brakeshoes.I'm in the process of selling one of my drum/hub setups to someone that has a 69 dual setup.The spindles that the bearings ride on are the exact same.Simple swap over.Can use same the bearings, and the same Warn M148 hubs. Last time I checked, I could still get the 12x3 single wheel 8 lug drums.Incidentally, I may be parting out another Dana70 single wheel, locking hubs, spindle/hubs, tractas,axles,tierod, gears,etc., if I get enough interest.Another point I failed to mention is the backing plate also bolts rightup. What I'm trying to say in a nutshell is from the knuckle out its a direct swap.Same thing with the 72-74 W300 dual setup. Had 12x3 brakes. Better braking and simple swap. Happy hunting. Any ? mail me. Dave