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Dana/Spicer Full Floating Axle


Fig. 11 Dana 60 & 70 Axles W/ 9 3/4 & 10 1/2 Inch Ring Gears.:




Fig. 12 Dana 80 Axle W/ 11 Inch Ring Gear.:






These axles, Figs. 11 and 12, are similar to Corporate type units. They are different, however, in that the axle shafts are full floating and the drive pinion incorporates two shim packs. The inner shim pack controls pinion depth, while the outer pack controls pinion bearing preload.