Dana 60

The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover.

It can be readily identified by its straight axle tubes, 10 bolt asymmetrical cover, and a "60" cast into the housing.

Gross axle weight ratings are often lowered by the vehicle manufacturer for safety and tire reasons.

Dana 60 Axles are also increasingly swapped into many custom offroad applications to accommodate larger tires and deep compound gearing with locking differentials.

However, model year 2002 Rams phased out the CAD system leaving some 2002 Dana 60 axles permanently locked in.

Dodge Cummins pickups from the "First Generation" that are not equipped with an overdrive transmission commonly have the 3.07:1 Dana 61 front axle because the higher gears are necessary to achieve reasonable road speeds at the low 2500 rpm governed speed of the Cummins engine in those pickups.

The Dana 61 was made in semi-float and full-float axles for select 4×2 and 4x4 Ford 3⁄4-ton and 1 Ton Pickups and Vans from 1974 to 1987.

This is better than on Dana 60 “standard duty” where tube reinforcement extends diagonally to join with the cover flange.

In 1939 Spicer's UK license holder created a company named "Salisbury Transmission Limited."

Land Rover Salisbury axles are compatible with some but not all parts related to their American counterparts, including differential covers, bearings, and some shafts.