How to Identify a Dana 60

The Dana Model 60 axle, also referred to as a Spicer 60, is a heavy-duty axle designed for consumer vehicles. Auto makers such as Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford have used the axle in trucks and four-wheel-drive vehicles. The Dana 60 is manufactured by Dana Corporation under the Spicer product line. There are a number of distinctive structural, design and manufacturing characteristics by which you can identify a Dana 60 axle.

Instructions

1. Examine the axle shape. The Dana 60 is manufactured with straight axle tubes.

2. Examine the cover. The Dana 60 axle cover has 10 bolts in a distinctive asymmetrical design.

3. Locate the model number. All original Dana 60 axles have the model number 60 cast directly into the axle housing.

4. Locate the Bill of Materials (BOM) number. Original Dana 60 axles show the BOM on the back of the passenger-side axle tube. You can decode the BOM to get detailed data about a particular axle.

References

• Detailed Information on Dana 60 Axles

Resources

• Dana Corporation
• Dana 60 Axle Bill of Materials Decoder Information on The Ranger Station website