Dana Swap Advice

[70_440-6Cuda]

Working on swapping my Dana into the car and replace the current 8 3/4 in the car.

Wondering if there is anything I should know prior to the swap - driveshaft or spring perch differences etc.  anything I should look out for?

Just doing a quick swap so the car remains mobile until I work up a dolly system - want to try and get the 8-3/4 gone so I have more space.

Thanks

[704406]

The dana is a bolt in if it's from an E body, the drive shaft on a dana is 1" shorter than the 8 3/4 one and the dana yoke uses the larger u joint.

[70_440-6Cuda]

@704406 thanks much!  My Dana is from an e-body and correct for my resto, but that is what I was afraid of and did not want to go in blind.

Of course, this begs another question - any specs or part numbers for an original driveshaft, or source for a good reproduction for a 440 auto with Dana?  Looks like I will be on the hunt yet again.
Did some quick searches but did not find much on driveshaft identification

Also, I do not have the tools for a Dana rebuild, I usually use Currie Enterprises here locally for rear end rebuilds - for a correct restoration, waht is the finish for the housing, backing plates, drums etc?  I found some threads on the 8-3/4 but not Dana.  thanks

[headejm]

I've never bought anything from Denny's Driveshafts but their website is very nice and has some good technical information.

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/img/File/how_to_measure_diagrams/b.html

[704406]

Cuda dana 60 driveshaft length is 42.60 centre to centre on the 7290 u joints, auto and 4 Spd. are the same length. part # 2883775
8 3/4 is 43.60 auto and 4 Spd.
I'd get one made locally, or shorten yours an inch if it has the big u joints they are all made from the same material no matter what engine and transmission combination.

[larry4406]

Attached are some Dana 60 pics I saved from the net, not sure how correct the finishing is.  Not sure where I snagged these or who posted them originally.

[ignition1]

There would be different spring part numbers with a high performance drivetrain equipped with the Dana that Jad higher spring rates, wouldn't matter now for you to roll around.

I use a generic semi-gloss black powder-coat that the local shop here does, but some one would have the correct percentage of gloss for a concourse restoration.

Just did my Dana 60 install