Strange or Moser?

[427TJ]

I need a strong differential for my '55. I like the Strange 60 only because I have always thought Danas looked cool. Any advice on either company or type of rears?

[bulletpruf]

I had Moser put together a complete 9" (spool, 35 spline, brakes, etc) for my Fairlane. Quite pleased with the quality and the price. Strange was a good bit more expensive for the same setup IIRC.

Agree that Danas have the cool factor, but they're also a bit heavier than a 9". If weight doesn't concern you, go with the Dana.

Scott

[MosportGreen66]

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Agree that Danas have the cool factor, but they're also a bit heavier than a 9". If weight doesn't concern you, go with the Dana.

Scott

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Scotty, just wait until you see Bill's '55. A Dana 60 is about the ONLY modification that could make it cooler... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[427TJ]

Dan, you da man! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif (Had it out for a drive today too!)

I am leaning toward the Dana mainly for the cool factor. Strange admits on their site that the 60 is heavier but they tout it as being stronger too.

[Stefano]

I don't know Moser's history, but with Strange your dealing with a race car/Muscle car Icon. Same people/company from "back in the day."

[MosportGreen66]

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I don't know Moser's history, but with Strange your dealing with a race car/Muscle car Icon. Same people/company from "back in the day."

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Very true... well said Stefano.

I PUT A STRANGE 9" IN MY 69 WITH 25 SPLINE AND SPOOL, LOVE IT NO PROBLEMS, RUNNING BLOWN BIG BLOCK AND 5 SPD. LOTS OF HARD LAUNCHES.PRICE WAS VERY REASONABLE ALSO

[Charley Lillard]

I have had great luck with Currie.

[Xplantdad]

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I have had great luck with Currie.

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Yep, good folks. Went to high school with some of the Currie kids....

Here's their website. http://www.currieenterprises.com/

[budnate]

a dana sure would look cool, but the practical side of me says 9" a couple hours and you can change gears from fun to making time down the highway, a dropout of 4:56 and 3:23 sure sound good.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[427TJ]

Thanks for all the input guys! Looking at the Currie offerings now too. Ooooh, chrome Dana cover.....

[markjohnson]

I say go with the Strange Dana. It'll look tough under that '55! That 9-inch will be plenty strong but it'll cost several hundred dollars more to equal the strength of that Dana. Sure, center sections are interchangeable, but a good one averages $1200 to $1700. Several of them laying around on the garage floor will put anyone in the poor house. I've researched that new Strange S60 Dana and it's really a neat piece. Right around $2K, depending on options, but very, very nice.

[427TJ]

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I say go with the Strange Dana. It'll look tough under that '55!

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The S-60 is a little heavier (about 20-25 lbs they say) but I have to admit that I want that Dana cover peeking out from under there. I have been reading their online catalog for the past 30 minutes or so and http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[markjohnson]

I'll tell you what would really set off that Dana 60. If you could find one of those Moroso gold-anodized rear covers. Always thought they look great on a Dana. I remember growing up, if you happened to see a big Dana under a car, you that that guy wasn't messin' around!

[VintageMusclecar]

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I'll tell you what would really set off that Dana 60. If you could find one of those Moroso gold-anodized rear covers. Always thought they look great on a Dana. I remember growing up, if you happened to see a big Dana under a car, you that that guy wasn't messin' around!

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Under the back of my old pro street `67 Chevelle:

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/325077-rearendandchassisdetailed.jpg

[VintageMusclecar]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/325078-ChevelleGarageRR0002.jpg

[VintageMusclecar]

http://www.vintagemusclecarparts.com/Left_rear_3-4_resized.jpg

[x Baldwin Motion]

Eric, that 67 is excellent! When were those pictures? where is it now?

[VintageMusclecar]

Thanks. The pics are from around `04 or `05, the car was sold ~3 years ago and is currently in California.

[427TJ]

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http://www.vintagemusclecarparts.com/Left_rear_3-4_resized.jpg

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