nineno
Newbie
Hey all - I have an `89 SWB/SC that was originally a V6 truck. I don't have the axle code handy, but I certainly had some "mile-maker" gears (3.08?), and not anything that will be appropriate once I complete the powertrain swap.
Earlier today I was looking around Rock Auto and was surprised to see that they offer 'fully' and 'mostly' (less axle shaft) built axle assemblies from Cardone and Zumbrota. I thought the price (including core charge) was reasonable for a fully built axle with or without an LSD ($1900 to $2300, depending on options). However, I have no idea if these are quality builds, or not. (The cost to return the core would probably also negate the incentive to actually return the core, too.)
I was going to figure out how much it would cost to have Strange or Currie setup the axle that I already have, which led to the discovery that Strange now offers a fully-built Dana 60 specifically for GMT4xx/OBS trucks. (https://www.strangeengineering.net/product/strange-c1500-dana-60-rear-end-88-98-c1500-k1500.html/) While more expensive (starting at $2540), this seems like a very good value for someone that needs a stronger-than-stock axle, but doesn't want the weight penalty (or Easter Egg hunt) of the OE semi-floater corporate 14-bolt.
Does anyone have experience with this particular setup from Strange? I've had Strange setup a couple of 9" center sections for me, and they've been great - functionally perfect. I've had a couple of OE D-60s in various vehicles, and they're very tough axles. (Sure, they have their limitations, but the ceiling is far higher than the stock OBS light-duty axle.) Seems like a pretty ideal axle for a 400-700hp engine swap. Thoughts?
Earlier today I was looking around Rock Auto and was surprised to see that they offer 'fully' and 'mostly' (less axle shaft) built axle assemblies from Cardone and Zumbrota. I thought the price (including core charge) was reasonable for a fully built axle with or without an LSD ($1900 to $2300, depending on options). However, I have no idea if these are quality builds, or not. (The cost to return the core would probably also negate the incentive to actually return the core, too.)
I was going to figure out how much it would cost to have Strange or Currie setup the axle that I already have, which led to the discovery that Strange now offers a fully-built Dana 60 specifically for GMT4xx/OBS trucks. (https://www.strangeengineering.net/product/strange-c1500-dana-60-rear-end-88-98-c1500-k1500.html/) While more expensive (starting at $2540), this seems like a very good value for someone that needs a stronger-than-stock axle, but doesn't want the weight penalty (or Easter Egg hunt) of the OE semi-floater corporate 14-bolt.
Does anyone have experience with this particular setup from Strange? I've had Strange setup a couple of 9" center sections for me, and they've been great - functionally perfect. I've had a couple of OE D-60s in various vehicles, and they're very tough axles. (Sure, they have their limitations, but the ceiling is far higher than the stock OBS light-duty axle.) Seems like a pretty ideal axle for a 400-700hp engine swap. Thoughts?