I had a Dana 60 from an 80's ford van thinking it was going to fit, but it was not quite narrow enough by several inches.
What model van and width axle are you suggesting?.

The 14 bolt C&C axle I picked up if I remember correctly only 9/16" wider than the stock axle from my 52 1 ton, plenty close enough.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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