Not knockin marlin but wouldn't it be cheaper to just get a 60, and then narrow and shave it?

One reason is that you will not be able to "shave down"   a Dana 60 to 58 inches as we can build it. If you could, then it would probably cost more than what we are offering, especially including the time and $ needed for such an idea.
Another could be that from ordering a product from a company, certain warrantee and service privileges are expected that you would otherwise not have.
Another could be that the factory hubs are narrower allowing more clearance around rocks.
Another could be an aftermarket steering system is included in the price that you would be left on your own if done yourself.
Another could be that our axle tubes are stronger than a Dana 60 because we use inner axle walling as well as outer axle walling.
Another could be because we are running 35-spline axles into 4cyl pumpkins that you would have a very hard time doing on your own.
Another could be our steering radius is better than that of a dana 60 because we are utilizing 100% of the knuckles turn-in angle where stock dana housings do not.
Another could be the much greater amount of ground clearance that the Toyota differential provides in comparison to the dana 60 housing.
Another could be the lighter weight advantage that the Toy diff provides to that of the dana 60.
Another could be the ability to use your stock brake components over again with out needing to replace anything.
Another could possibly be the ability to use your same leaf springs over again if swapping from a Toyota live axle front end.
Another could be using any locker and gearing that you already have purchased and setup in your rig right now, including any aftermarket differential drop out such as a High pinion, or a Turbo or a V6 (all stronger than stock) housings.
Another could be retaining the same driveline that you are using right now in the front end. Especially if it is an aftermarket driveline that you spent good $$ for, such as a high angle drive line. And the flanges would all be a direct bolt on since you are retaining your housing.
Another could be the ability to use your same and existing wheels and tires over again since you would be using the same Toyota spindle again. You see, on stock dana 60s, they use a wheel stud pattern that is not only larger, but sometimes a different stud count number. Also, The outer diameter of the dana 60 hubs are larger than the inner diameter of factory hubs--and hence your wheels--so you would have to replace your wheels as well which is even more $$. Furthermore, the brake calipers may be to large to even fit the wheels that are used for toy axles.
Another could be that you can use any leaf spring flip kits right over again since the outer diameter of our hybrid is the same as factory housing since it is a factory housing.
Another could be that since the factory toy housing has a smaller O.D. clearances around or near objects, such as frame walling or engine oil pans on some buggies or engine swaps would not be effected whereas dana 60 pumpkins are much larger which would not only lose ground clearance, but also clearancing above and around the housing itself.
Another could be that since the toy housing O.D. is smaller, a higher lift can be achieved without the top of the spring pack coming into interference with the bottom of the frame rail, thus not limiting your trucks ability to flex, or articulate.
Another could be that we can build these at custom lengths for what ever width you want between 58inches and 65 inches respectfully.
Another could be our ability to disconnect the entire wheel assembly with the removal of 4 large bolts. This gives you quick easy and instant access to the axles that a factory dana 60 would not provide.
Another could be that from the side, the truck looks stock with the stock hubs in use. People would not know that you had almost a true bullet-proof front end in service.
I could probably go on and on, but I think I have given enough reasons to satisfy your buds.


Marlin Crawler Dana 60 Hybrid. Totally Awesome  

Regards,
BigMike