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

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