There's nothing wrong with long video we like watching the long videos sometimes especially your videos they're pretty awesome we thank you for doing them
I'm glad you are covering it in detail. I don't think I will ever need to do a job like that, but I find it very interesting. I like the care you take to get it right too.
I no I was giving you crap about how long it is taking to build the axel!! I definitely new that you would want to do a good & Thurrell video on how to rebuild the Dana 60 front axels!! I’m definitely glad that you are going to do a thurrell video on how to!! I don’t need the how to video but it is definitely nice if I ever will need to check on how to!! You are definitely right on other TH-camrs not do a complete how to & leaving out very good info!! I don’t care how many more videos you put out on how to just as long as it is a nice and thurrell!! Love watching your videos buddy!! Keep up all the hard work buddy!!
I wouldn’t mind a bit longer videos but these are fine as well. Do what you do because there’s always gonna be “whydontyas” questioning what other people produce! It won’t help with the drilling but if you load up your tap with grease, it’ll hold all the metal chips in the grease while also lubricating the hole being tapped. It bind either as the chips stay in the tap flutes. Great videos on the 60!
Thx great video Eric, no wonder you hit bottom all the lube you applied it bounced off the side and hit bottom , oh well, better that than dry scratching screaming sound, the only thing tight at our age Eric, is old jeans or a new pair of socks , even those stretch out pretty fast, 🤣, I been fallowing the axle overhaul/build since the start ,never drawn out or too long, valuable info you pass along to us viewers, look forward to the next video, I use to build Versatile farm equipment 40 yrs ago and everything was an Eaton differential, the assembly was about 5 times the size of the dana 60 one you got there and somewhere around 800 lbs . 👍
Now just imagine if he was your/a teacher, the wealth of his knowledge will someday be lost if he doesn’t pass it along to the up and coming generations, so glad he is on here sharing for free.
A trick for depth drilling. Take your bit and bottom it on an existing hole. Wrap the drill bit in masking tape or electrical tape at the level you want to act as a drill stop.
Love your videos. Never to long or boring.. Appreciate you taking your valuable time to share this with us. Take care to you and your family... From quebec canada
Eric! Your videos are excellent! They are not too long, if people get bored they can fast forward. You should watch Cold War Motors, they are great too.
I like that you are thorough with your videos. Also like that you split them up so they aren't real long. Good to see you didn't go in dry and you lubed that thing up first.
When you need to drill or taper and can not take every thing out use a vacuumcleaner while drilling taping or so. Takes away most of the debries. Also works when cleaning old gasket.
@@offroadrecoveryteam Awesome. Always looking forward to your videos. Wish we were closer so we could join in on some of the fun up in your neck of the woods.
A rag up against the housing hole to be drilled prevents metal shavings contamination of the housing innards, cleanliness being above godliness in builds.
I like the drain hole in the bottom, too bad on both my 60s I ground those lumps and the extra webbing down to create extra ground clearance under the pumpkin and I'm not sure there's enough material left for a decent plug to fit
i put mine through the same hole as my ABS. but you don't have a ABS but i was going to take out my vent and use that hole because it was perfect and put a vent on my cover. but but didn't need to. but i did find out the hard way to put the locker on a post that turns off when the engine is turned out. because it will draw on your battery.
If you want a handy way to have a good measurement on how deep you are going with a frill bit wrap a piece of tape around the bit at the desired depth.
I've thought about putting some kind of locker in my dodge dakota. The rear had some kind of limited slip that was like posi track but it doesn't lock like it did before. it had 73,000 when I got it and it locked up like it was supposed to when I put it in 4 hi then the front diff would lock in 4lo so all 4 were getting equal power but it's not working so much now. It still goes in 4x4 mode but the rear is like open diff. But I'm also at 197,800 miles now. I guess the limited slip isn't working so well now. But I have a buddy with the proper tools to give me a hand fixing that problem. The front still mostly locks up but the rear doesn't anymore.
Eric, did you try using black oxide socket head cap screws in your spring cap they are 12.9 on the hardness. Might be worth a try even maybe the third one.
OMG That was funny, i got choked up on my pop tarts for breakfast exactly as you started reaming that hole... Great comedy.. But Yes i did choke..that was not a jk
Eric- a little off subject here; since you're knowledgeable on the older K30 trucks, did a K30 dually with a small block come from the factory with a 2 or 3 leaf spring pack in the front?
@@offroadrecoveryteam thx... I have a 79 K20 with a sbc and it has an all steel flatbed on it which is quite heavy. Trying to figure which combo of springs will work with jarring my teeth loose lol
From everyone I've talked to that's run them fancy lockers (my shits welded, spool, or factory posi) they started out with air, ran them for 2 years until they got sick of chasing down air leaks, replacing compressors, ripping off plastic air hose ends etc, then they switched to electric because they're 2 wires, a relay, a couple more wires and a switch, simple as wiring up a light bar and never turned back
@@offroadrecoveryteam yeah theres a couple of youtubers who seem to be going out of there way to disprove there effectiveness. I can't imagine a business man who relies on his equipment like yourself, would not do his due diligence. And its not like your being cheap, because these lockers themselves are more expensive then an air actuated locker.
Think of the plug on the diff like a but plug. Not in right it’s not going to work right and if you put it in too far you are going to be in a shitty situation.
I like the long detailed videos when I get to my build I can look back to these and have a very good idea of what to do
Good to hear!
That's a very good point to make because someone else might make a similar video but do wrong this would help out to see if a mistake was made
There's nothing wrong with long video we like watching the long videos sometimes especially your videos they're pretty awesome we thank you for doing them
Not many people know what a bottom hole tap is! Well done!
I enjoy your videos and the length of them is just right.
Thanks for the step by step, like how you go thru the whole process thank you bsf
No problem 😊
Keep sharing your information it’s always nice to find a good video to reference bottom line I like your fixit videos
Thanks, will do!
This has helped me with my danna 60 problems which I discovered yesterday on what it was
I'm glad you are covering it in detail. I don't think I will ever need to do a job like that, but I find it very interesting. I like the care you take to get it right too.
I no I was giving you crap about how long it is taking to build the axel!! I definitely new that you would want to do a good & Thurrell video on how to rebuild the Dana 60 front axels!! I’m definitely glad that you are going to do a thurrell video on how to!! I don’t need the how to video but it is definitely nice if I ever will need to check on how to!! You are definitely right on other TH-camrs not do a complete how to & leaving out very good info!! I don’t care how many more videos you put out on how to just as long as it is a nice and thurrell!! Love watching your videos buddy!! Keep up all the hard work buddy!!
I wouldn’t mind a bit longer videos but these are fine as well. Do what you do because there’s always gonna be “whydontyas” questioning what other people produce!
It won’t help with the drilling but if you load up your tap with grease, it’ll hold all the metal chips in the grease while also lubricating the hole being tapped. It bind either as the chips stay in the tap flutes. Great videos on the 60!
I love the detail! I'm pretty much following along on my dana 60.
Very cool!
Thx great video Eric, no wonder you hit bottom all the lube you applied it bounced off the side and hit bottom , oh well, better that than dry scratching screaming sound, the only thing tight at our age Eric, is old jeans or a new pair of socks , even those stretch out pretty fast, 🤣, I been fallowing the axle overhaul/build since the start ,never drawn out or too long, valuable info you pass along to us viewers, look forward to the next video, I use to build Versatile farm equipment 40 yrs ago and everything was an Eaton differential, the assembly was about 5 times the size of the dana 60 one you got there and somewhere around 800 lbs . 👍
Keep the extra info coming! You have a ton of knowledge brother!
Now just imagine if he was your/a teacher, the wealth of his knowledge will someday be lost if he doesn’t pass it along to the up and coming generations, so glad he is on here sharing for free.
Eric dont listen to the trolls. Do your videos they way you want. I rather watch 4 shorter videos instead of an hour video.
Eric, your in detail videos are great. Keep it up.
Glad you like them!
@@offroadrecoveryteam Oh yes, very much so.
Great video we appreciate the attention to detailed information
Our pleasure!
I am loving this build, Thanks for taking the time to give us all the detail and how to's on the tools.
Thanks for all the detail info, more knowledge is always better... Thanks!
You bet!
Today, tonight, tomorrow try to time the top transverse travelling tapered tip tap turned terribly tight tons trick... 😁 Thanks for the vids! 👍
A trick for depth drilling. Take your bit and bottom it on an existing hole. Wrap the drill bit in masking tape or electrical tape at the level you want to act as a drill stop.
I love your explanation of the details. I've never worked on a Dana 60, thanks for all the information!
Awesome Video Eric and thanks for all the tips !
You bet!
Lube her up and tap her out LOL good one Eric love the videos
Love your videos. Never to long or boring.. Appreciate you taking your valuable time to share this with us. Take care to you and your family... From quebec canada
Eric! Your videos are excellent! They are not too long, if people get bored they can fast forward. You should watch Cold War Motors, they are great too.
Good job on the rebuild I’ve been rebuilding differential for about twenty years and the are still challenging love your service manual great video
Great video! I love the attention to detail.
Glad you liked it!
I'll be dipped I've been right this whole time. Start er out dry then lube er up! Thanks for the video. Appreciate ya!
It’s always interesting to see how deep your plug goes the first time around😂
These videos are always welcome in my book I do them myself awesome Progress btw😎
Awesome! Thank you!
I like that you are thorough with your videos. Also like that you split them up so they aren't real long. Good to see you didn't go in dry and you lubed that thing up first.
Glad you like them!
If you leave the plate on while drilling and tapping, it will help keep you straight. Nice build. Thanks for all the info.
Blind tapping that spring bolt, WooHoo!! Lucky you! :D
At least u is tappin and lubin the front end......
Cool. Vid. Man
Excellent tutorial!
When you need to drill or taper and can not take every thing out use a vacuumcleaner while drilling taping or so. Takes away most of the debries. Also works when cleaning old gasket.
Love the details in the videos keep them coming and how to make a bottom tap homemade 😂 stay safe
Thanks! Will do!
Great video as usual!!!!
I like your how to videos
"the deeper ya go the tighter it gets" yup that's what SHE said
Share away brother. There are many out here needing those details. Thank you.
No problem 👍
another good video keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
I once heard that an Innuendo is an Italian Suppository! :)
Keep up the wrenching videos!
At our age, I don't think we remember what a tight hole is...🤣🤣
Some grade 8 threaded rod would make good studs for the spring plates
Long detailed videos are good! It just sucks having to wait for the next segment to come out.
We will try to get these edited, and posted as fast as we can. I need to get the wrecker back together we have a recovery mission waiting.
@@offroadrecoveryteam Awesome. Always looking forward to your videos. Wish we were closer so we could join in on some of the fun up in your neck of the woods.
@@offroadrecoveryteam tyttttttt
A rag up against the housing hole to be drilled prevents metal shavings contamination of the housing innards, cleanliness being above godliness in builds.
Colett on the drill bit or a piece of tape as a stop, stop guide.
Good video 💯👍
Thanks for the visit
@@offroadrecoveryteam anytime man love all your videos you got good tips and advice it's always a good time!
I like the drain hole in the bottom, too bad on both my 60s I ground those lumps and the extra webbing down to create extra ground clearance under the pumpkin and I'm not sure there's enough material left for a decent plug to fit
i put mine through the same hole as my ABS. but you don't have a ABS but i was going to take out my vent and use that hole because it was perfect and put a vent on my cover. but but didn't need to. but i did find out the hard way to put the locker on a post that turns off when the engine is turned out. because it will draw on your battery.
We used arp studs in our spring perch
If you want a handy way to have a good measurement on how deep you are going with a frill bit wrap a piece of tape around the bit at the desired depth.
You could do that job underneath the truck with an angle drill be a harder job but it can be done that way
You have to take the front cover off and then drill at all and then clean the grinds out with a little brush that's my opinion
I always measure the depth of one and use masking tape on my drill bit to know where to stop.
I've thought about putting some kind of locker in my dodge dakota. The rear had some kind of limited slip that was like posi track but it doesn't lock like it did before. it had 73,000 when I got it and it locked up like it was supposed to when I put it in 4 hi then the front diff would lock in 4lo so all 4 were getting equal power but it's not working so much now. It still goes in 4x4 mode but the rear is like open diff. But I'm also at 197,800 miles now. I guess the limited slip isn't working so well now. But I have a buddy with the proper tools to give me a hand fixing that problem. The front still mostly locks up but the rear doesn't anymore.
Factory posi are run by a clutch system, like any other clutch they eventually wear out but the good news is they're usually rebuildable for cheap
Eric, did you try using black oxide socket head cap screws in your spring cap they are 12.9 on the hardness. Might be worth a try even maybe the third one.
Good way to tap that bottom LOL
That's what she said 🤣
NPT - National Pipe TAPER.
Five more episodes to be on the truck
Not sure how it will play out, lots of video to edit yet.
Can you do that to any front end to make an extra drain plug
One must always lub the bottom before tapping
OMG That was funny, i got choked up on my pop tarts for breakfast exactly as you started reaming that hole... Great comedy.. But Yes i did choke..that was not a jk
😁
i still think you should use studs like on a dodge 60. way stronger. and they don't wreck the threads
Anti sieze is your friend!!
Wouldn't studs work better on the spring mounts keeping the stress out of threads
I've never had the problem of go all the way through
Have a question why dont you just build a 4 link suspension for your wrecker
Not in the budget yet.
Eric- a little off subject here; since you're knowledgeable on the older K30 trucks, did a K30 dually with a small block come from the factory with a 2 or 3 leaf spring pack in the front?
My plow truck seen in the videos is a 88 K30 4 door, it has a SB, and 3 leaf front springs.
@@offroadrecoveryteam thx... I have a 79 K20 with a sbc and it has an all steel flatbed on it which is quite heavy. Trying to figure which combo of springs will work with jarring my teeth loose lol
Careful don't knock the bottom out when you tap,also three hole nation
Share your details, we enjoy learning.
Ok, thank you
I don't always sexual innuendo. But when I do, bottoming tap.
Is that the new Direct Acting E-Locker? How do you like it so far?
I like it a lot!
Which are better? electronic or pneumatic lockers, and why?
They both work very well, air is a more complicated install, but the e-locker is more cost
From everyone I've talked to that's run them fancy lockers (my shits welded, spool, or factory posi) they started out with air, ran them for 2 years until they got sick of chasing down air leaks, replacing compressors, ripping off plastic air hose ends etc, then they switched to electric because they're 2 wires, a relay, a couple more wires and a switch, simple as wiring up a light bar and never turned back
That’s what She said, Tap it a little deeper 🤣
Shit’s tapered also!!!!
Deeper lol
That’s what she said lol
How has your experience been with this locker? Its an eaton e locker right?
Yes it is, love it so far.
@@offroadrecoveryteam there are some videos complaining about disengagement while in use.
@@nathanrotar5012 Never ran into that in years of working on H2's they have them factory installed in the rear axle.
@@offroadrecoveryteam yeah theres a couple of youtubers who seem to be going out of there way to disprove there effectiveness. I can't imagine a business man who relies on his equipment like yourself, would not do his due diligence. And its not like your being cheap, because these lockers themselves are more expensive then an air actuated locker.
I would have done a Detroit locker or Detroit truetrac instead of an e locker.
You forgot to lube before you tapped the bottom.
The directions are just some other guys opinion 😅😂🤣
Think of the plug on the diff like a but plug. Not in right it’s not going to work right and if you put it in too far you are going to be in a shitty situation.
Buy a tap wrench for God sake.
Do not apologize, love these videos keep doing it exactly as you are