Ford and GM have always used standard locking hubs with their Dana 60 front axles, while Dodge used hubs until 1994, when they switched to a CAD (center axle disconnect) system (some 2002 model Dodge Rams are an exception and in fact had locking hubs). Later models used ball joints, a driver side drop, reverse cut gears, and 32 spline axles (though the 2000 - 2002 models retained 35 spline axle shafts). Early Chrysler Dana 60s used a passenger side drop, standard rotation gears, kingpin knuckles, and 35 spline axle shafts. Dodge used the Dana 60 until 2002, as the 3rd Gen (2003-2007) Dodge Ram used AAM axles. Most Ford Dana 60s and all 2005+ Dana 60s have 35 spline axle shafts. Front axles used kingpin steering knuckles until 1991, when ball joints became standard. The Ford Dana 60 has a driver side drop and reverse cut gears. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ford has used the Dana 60 considerably since 1955, and continues to use it in some HD applications.
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