Quality Parts Are Cheap Race Parts

Larry Hill · 08-03-2018, 11:30 AM

I have found out, sometimes the hard way, that it pays to follow advice from more experienced racers on what to purchase for my race car.

Case in point. 1991: My car would break a 8 3/4 once or twice a year after we took the 383 out and installed the six pack. All the stick guys at "Union Hill" said put a Dana 60 in. It won't break and it should not slow you down. The "Should not slow you down" made me feel uneasy, especially after my first Indy and a C/SA class win at Indy in 1990.

So in May 1991 I order a new Dana 60 rear end with spool, axles, pro gear, and a big yoke from Herb McCandless in North Carolina. I think it cost me $800 plus truck freight. We installed it in June of '91. So we have had this Dana 60 for 27 years. If you subtract the 5 years the car spent being in "Paint Prison" and being ignored by me, it has 22 years of great service. The maintenance we did was an oil change and inspect every two years.

Well after 22 years the pinion died this past weekend at the combo race at Bowling Green. My guess is 1500 to 2000 runs on the ring and pinion, not bad for $800, and we still have all the rest of the parts. New parts $400, a little time, and I'm back at the track.

The Dana 60 from Herb has been the cheapest consumable part I have ever bought.

I wonder if it still has any warranty left?

08-03-2018, 11:30 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,662 Likes: 1,953 Liked 10,820 Times in 2,249 Posts	Quality Parts Are Cheap Race Parts I have found out, sometimes the hard way, that it pays to follow advice from more experienced racers on what to purchase for my race car. Case in point. 1991: My car would break a 8 3/4 once or twice a year after we took the 383 out and installed the six pack. All the stick guys at "Union Hill" said put a Dana 60 in. It won't break and it should not slow you down. The "Should not slow you down" made me feel uneasy, especially after my first Indy and a C/SA class win at Indy in 1990. So in May 1991 I order a new Dana 60 rear end with spool, axles, pro gear, and a big yoke from Herb McCandless in North Carolina. I think it cost me $800 plus truck freight. We installed it in June of '91. So we have had this Dana 60 for 27 years. If you subtract the 5 years the car spent being in "Paint Prison" and being ignored by me, it has 22 years of great service. The maintenance we did was an oil change and inspect every two years. Well after 22 years the pinion died this past weekend at the combo race at Bowling Green. My guess is 1500 to 2000 runs on the ring and pinion, not bad for $800, and we still have all the rest of the parts. New parts $400, a little time, and I'm back at the track. The Dana 60 from Herb has been the cheapest consumable part I have ever bought. I wonder if it still has any warranty left? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817