Dana 60 axle bearing part II

Ed Carpenter · 02-18-2010, 07:31 PM

Ok I pulled the axles. I have the bearing with an oring that has the retainer pressed onto it. There is an inner bearing also. The retainer mounts to the axle tube to hold it in. So I in turn ordered a rear disc brake set from wilwood. They said they sell two types for dana 60 one with the snap ring bearing and the type I got. They explained you have to press the retainer off the bearing because the new caliper mounting bracket is made to hold the axle in. Well I got the kit today and two problems. One the bracket will not fit over my bearing. My bearing is way to big. Second the hat will not fit over my axle studs. So do I need to buy a different bearing? I was told there was only one bearing w/o snap ring. Any info is appreciated. Sorry so long. Ed

STK4340 · 02-18-2010, 08:32 PM

Ed, it sounds as though you have what are called "green" bearings. They were designed as replacement to the factory stuff except they do not need adjustment. What is the part # of your kit? The hat will probably require drilling for 5/8" studs.

Ed Carpenter · 02-18-2010, 08:35 PM

It is the wilwood 0260 BD kit. The instructions say you must press off flange bearing and replace with green bearing. I love this stuff. Ed

PS Some one in the past took the liberty of welding the inner bearing to the axle. You got to love it.

John Leichtamer Jr · 02-18-2010, 08:45 PM

Maybe somebody put big ford ends on the housing. is the retainer held on by 4 or 5 nuts??

Hammer

STK4340 · 02-18-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by John Leichtamer Jr

Maybe somebody put big ford ends on the housing. is the retainer held on by 4 or 5 nuts??

Hammer

Maybe so. What's the O.D. of the actual bearing?

Ed Carpenter · 02-18-2010, 10:33 PM

It's held on by 5 nuts guys. I can get you the OD tommorow. Thanks. Damn looks like I won't be testing this week either.

02-18-2010, 07:31 PM	#1
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Dana 60 axle bearing part II Ok I pulled the axles. I have the bearing with an oring that has the retainer pressed onto it. There is an inner bearing also. The retainer mounts to the axle tube to hold it in. So I in turn ordered a rear disc brake set from wilwood. They said they sell two types for dana 60 one with the snap ring bearing and the type I got. They explained you have to press the retainer off the bearing because the new caliper mounting bracket is made to hold the axle in. Well I got the kit today and two problems. One the bracket will not fit over my bearing. My bearing is way to big. Second the hat will not fit over my axle studs. So do I need to buy a different bearing? I was told there was only one bearing w/o snap ring. Any info is appreciated. Sorry so long. Ed __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

02-18-2010, 08:32 PM	#2
STK4340 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vacherie, LA Posts: 63 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dana 60 axle bearing part II Ed, it sounds as though you have what are called "green" bearings. They were designed as replacement to the factory stuff except they do not need adjustment. What is the part # of your kit? The hat will probably require drilling for 5/8" studs.

02-18-2010, 08:35 PM	#3
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Dana 60 axle bearing part II It is the wilwood 0260 BD kit. The instructions say you must press off flange bearing and replace with green bearing. I love this stuff. Ed PS Some one in the past took the liberty of welding the inner bearing to the axle. You got to love it. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

02-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dana 60 axle bearing part II Maybe somebody put big ford ends on the housing. is the retainer held on by 4 or 5 nuts?? Hammer

02-18-2010, 10:33 PM	#6
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Dana 60 axle bearing part II It's held on by 5 nuts guys. I can get you the OD tommorow. Thanks. Damn looks like I won't be testing this week either. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development