Dana 35 TTB Converted to Chevy 6 on 5.5

[Snoranger]

I'd need at least $6k to get a set of D60's and install new gears and lockers.

So? It’s easy for us to spend other people’s money.



All jokes aside… Based off what you’re going to do with the truck and what bolt pattern you want, I’d look for a new Ranger rear axle with an E-locker.

 

[Jim Oaks]

It looks like my only option for a 6-lug 8.8 is the wheel adapters. There's not enough space to drill the stock axle flange to 6x5.5, and not enough space to redrill a rotor, or find one to fit.

I'm not going to build a whole new axle just to have 6-lugs, and I'd rather overhaul mine with new bearings and seals and take my chances with it, then toss it aside.

Doing the Dana 44 hub with the Ford 5x5.5 and redrilling the rear may be a better route. Although redrilling the rear and then redrilling a brake rotor to fit it seems like a lot of work versus using a wheel adapter.