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batty1214 · 02-18-2009, 08:34 PM

upon second look at the picture(I didn't crawl under it.... we have 4 inches of mud) It does have bolt holes on back...... huh..... still a wierd shaped diff.... and I would say that the drunk/stoner cousin of mine lied.... wonder if the front diff is a 60 then... If not, I do know where a 1985 k30 with full drivetrain(minus 454) is..... that would be a good donor for solid axles ehh?

bradrhale · 02-19-2009, 06:51 AM

i would think so but i am not the resident 4wd expert. from what you are saying though, that indeed is not a 9in.

batty1214 · 02-23-2009, 07:26 PM

I found a 97 dodge that had been laid on its side yesterday, It has 78,000 on the ticker, and a cummins diesel with a 5 speed.... what do ya'll think? do I fork out for the cummins or go with the d Max? they are within 300 dollars of each other, and I get the whole truck on both of them...... and I picked up a 1985 chevy k30 that the kid had rolled, and the axles are in good shape.... so the axles under the truck are goners, and getting replaced....

bradrhale · 02-23-2009, 07:46 PM

beware of diesels that have laid over. everyone that i have worked on thats laid over has ALWAYS had future problems. i wouldnt take it no matter the price. last cummins that i had that was laid over costed 8 grand to rebuild.

75K30 · 02-23-2009, 08:28 PM

While I cant see enough of that rear axle to determine which one it is, I can say without a doubt that it is not a ford 9 inch. The axle has bolts out back, and the diff does not drop in like a complete unit like a 9 inch would. This is an Eaton rear axle, and could have some potential for restoration types. Swap that out for a 1 ton 14B and you will be fine.
Take a pic of the front axle, (primarilly the knuckle and the diff cover) and I will tell you what you have up front.
Beware of anything that you buy in the salvage yard or anywhere for that matter.
Since the D60F is so desirable, it is not uncommon to see a vehicle bought for parts and sold with less desireable items.

batty1214 · 02-24-2009, 03:28 PM

I bought a 1985 chevy k30 for 200, and it has the original axles in it. I bought it from farmer a few miles away, and he parked it after the motor went in it. It has a 4 speed and a cracked block on the 454

crabtruck · 02-24-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batty1214

I found a 97 dodge that had been laid on its side yesterday,
....I get the whole truck on both of them.
..... and I picked up a 1985 chevy k30 ....

Uh oh, going to have to re-title this thread
(unless the wife can't count

)

98k1500 · 02-24-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batty1214

I found a 97 dodge that had been laid on its side yesterday, It has 78,000 on the ticker, and a cummins diesel with a 5 speed.... what do ya'll think? do I fork out for the cummins or go with the d Max? they are within 300 dollars of each other, and I get the whole truck on both of them...... and I picked up a 1985 chevy k30 that the kid had rolled, and the axles are in good shape.... so the axles under the truck are goners, and getting replaced....

97 huh, good ole 12valve, god thats nice, how bad was the body, i seriously do not know about the roll over deal on the motor, i dont put much stock in the whole, motor being bad if it was rolled... if this was true, than OTR truck drivers and salvage companies wouldnt dish out big money for a wrecked truck just for the motor... i would have to go for the cummins and hack it, just have someone check it over, i hope you get this thread in time... the only thing i would love to see more than a dmax in an old truck like that is a 12valve CUMMINS!!!!!!

mudseeker · 02-24-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batty1214

I bought a 1985 chevy k30 for 200, and it has the original axles in it. I bought it from farmer a few miles away, and he parked it after the motor went in it. It has a 4 speed and a cracked block on the 454

gimme gimme gimme gimme

batty1214 · 02-25-2009, 03:04 PM

mud, there is more rust in this truck than what you have in yours.......... and Im not gonna pay shipping....... that would drain my account!!!

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02-18-2009, 08:34 PM	#31
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	upon second look at the picture(I didn't crawl under it.... we have 4 inches of mud) It does have bolt holes on back...... huh..... still a wierd shaped diff.... and I would say that the drunk/stoner cousin of mine lied.... wonder if the front diff is a 60 then... If not, I do know where a 1985 k30 with full drivetrain(minus 454) is..... that would be a good donor for solid axles ehh?

02-19-2009, 06:51 AM	#32
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	i would think so but i am not the resident 4wd expert. from what you are saying though, that indeed is not a 9in.

02-23-2009, 07:26 PM	#33
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	I found a 97 dodge that had been laid on its side yesterday, It has 78,000 on the ticker, and a cummins diesel with a 5 speed.... what do ya'll think? do I fork out for the cummins or go with the d Max? they are within 300 dollars of each other, and I get the whole truck on both of them...... and I picked up a 1985 chevy k30 that the kid had rolled, and the axles are in good shape.... so the axles under the truck are goners, and getting replaced....

02-23-2009, 07:46 PM	#34
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	beware of diesels that have laid over. everyone that i have worked on thats laid over has ALWAYS had future problems. i wouldnt take it no matter the price. last cummins that i had that was laid over costed 8 grand to rebuild.

02-23-2009, 08:28 PM	#35
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	While I cant see enough of that rear axle to determine which one it is, I can say without a doubt that it is not a ford 9 inch. The axle has bolts out back, and the diff does not drop in like a complete unit like a 9 inch would. This is an Eaton rear axle, and could have some potential for restoration types. Swap that out for a 1 ton 14B and you will be fine. Take a pic of the front axle, (primarilly the knuckle and the diff cover) and I will tell you what you have up front. Beware of anything that you buy in the salvage yard or anywhere for that matter. Since the D60F is so desirable, it is not uncommon to see a vehicle bought for parts and sold with less desireable items.

02-24-2009, 03:28 PM	#36
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	I bought a 1985 chevy k30 for 200, and it has the original axles in it. I bought it from farmer a few miles away, and he parked it after the motor went in it. It has a 4 speed and a cracked block on the 454

02-25-2009, 03:04 PM	#40
batty1214 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 1,135	mud, there is more rust in this truck than what you have in yours.......... and Im not gonna pay shipping....... that would drain my account!!!