old dana 60
 

i just got a dana 60 out at the junk yard today and i'm gonna rebuild it but i would like to keep my abs and traction control. what would i have to do to keep them it is in a 99 z28

First, was this an aftermarket Dana-60 out of a 4th Gen F-Body? If not, you’ll have a torque-arm mounting issue on the center-section. The spring, shock and LCA brackets can easily be welded on the housing tubes, although, the torque-arm attachment is a much bigger issue. Also, the Dana housing will need to be modified for the GM caliper mounting brackets w/ wheel speed sensors for the 4-channel ABS (not sure exactly what will be required). Additionally, not all GM F-Body caliper brackets are machined for the 4-channel wheel-speed sensors. So make sure you have the correct ones.

WD

at least you won't ever have to worry about breaking it! those suckers are tough!

the rear end did not come out of a 4th gen it was just one they had laying around out of an old car or truck. i know i'll have to fab up the mounts and stuff but i was just wondering what i would have to do to keep abs and traction control or would i be easier to just delete them and if thats the case what would i have to do

The 4-channel ABS and traction control (wheel speed sensors) will probably be easier to resolve that the torque-arm mounting issue on the Dana center section. Maybe someone here on the forum knows how to fabricate the torque-arm mount and has some pictures to post.

WD

Many people have tried to fabricate the torque arm mount, but have failed. I have actually heard of some making it work. The rearend you have now will also have to be narrowed, I believe. I don't think the measurements are the same.

yeah you will def. have to short it. most dana 60's were found in older 3/4 and 1 ton ford trucks, so it will be way too wide!