{"product_id":"ford-dana-60-front-axle-simple-swap-kit-late-model-78-97","title":"Ford Dana 60 Front Axle Simple Swap Kit (late model, 78-97)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFord Dana 60 Front Axle Simple Swap Kit (Late Model, ’78–’97)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to cleanly hang a late-model Ford Dana 60 up front—without the scavenger hunt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve had a pile of calls for this combo, so here it is. Built in the same spirit as our Rear Axle Simple Swaps, this front kit pares it down to exactly what a late-model (1978–1997) Ford Dana 60 needs. You only require one spring perch on this housing, so we include one. The cast side gets handled with the right plate pattern, and we include plates set up for 2.5\" springs out of the box—if your build needs a different plate width, tell us and we’ll set it up before it leaves the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eU-bolts are the usual hang-up on these axles, so we sized the spread correctly: three at 3.25\" and one at 4.125\". If you’ve got one of the heavier variants with 3.5\" tubes, we can swap the U-bolts to match. Curved shock brackets are included so the shocks ride up the C smoothly instead of fighting it. It’s a straightforward, weld-in solution for the DIY garage builder who’d rather be turning wrenches than chasing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: R1143\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for late-model Ford Dana 60 front axles (1978–1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-perch setup tailored to this housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved shock brackets improve clearance and shock angle on the C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU-bolt mix matched to tube and cast side; 3.5\" tube option available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlates set up for 2.5\" springs; alternate widths available by request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Leaf Spring Plates for 2.5\" springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Spring Perch — 3.25\" axle diameter, 2.5\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Curved Shock Brackets (1.5\" ID)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 U-bolts: 10\" × 5\/8\" × 3.25\" with hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 U-bolt: 10\" × 5\/8\" × 4.125\" with hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNote\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding required. This kit does \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e fit the Super Duty Dana 60. If you’re working with a 3.5\" tube variant or a different spring width, let us know and we’ll swap the plates\/U-bolts to match before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RuffStuff Specialties","offers":[{"title":"3 1\/4\"","offer_id":53429633581329,"sku":"R1143-Kit-1","price":140.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 1\/2\"","offer_id":53429633614097,"sku":"R1143-Kit-2","price":140.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/9667\/2273\/files\/R1143-ford-dana-60-front-axle-simple-swap-kit-late-model-78-97-image-1-ruffstuff-specialties.webp?v=1776410868","url":"https:\/\/4x420-4-7.com\/products\/ford-dana-60-front-axle-simple-swap-kit-late-model-78-97","provider":"4X420 Offroad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}