Crane Axle Ford Dana 60 Complete Kingpin Component Kit with Spring Eliminator
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The Crane Axle Ford Dana 60 Kingpin Complete Component Kit includes the essential components needed to assemble, rebuild, or service a Ford Dana 60 kingpin front axle. Rather than including unnecessary differential or axle components found in oversized rebuild kits, this package focuses on the kingpin assembly itself—providing the bearings, races, bushings, seals, trunnions, and preload components required to restore proper steering performance.
At the core of the kit is the Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit, which replaces the factory spring-style preload system with a more consistent mechanical preload design. Combined with premium service components, this kit helps reduce steering play, improve kingpin stability, and provide dependable performance for trail rigs, rock crawlers, race vehicles, and heavy-duty Ford Dana 60 front axle builds.
Includes:
- (1) Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit
- (2) Upper Kingpin Cones with Seals
- (2) Upper Kingpin Bushings
- (2) Lower Kingpin Bearings, Races, and Seals
- (2) Lower Kingpin Caps (Trunnions) with Hardware
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Ford Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| Kit Type | Complete Kingpin Component Kit |
| Preload System | Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator |
| Upper Components | Kingpin Cones, Bushings and Seals |
| Lower Components | Bearings, Races, Seals and Trunnions |
| Knuckle Compatibility | Factory and Aftermarket Ford Dana 60 Kingpin Knuckles |
| Service Type | Kingpin Rebuild or New Axle Assembly |
| Intended Use | Heavy-Duty Off-Road and Performance Applications |
Fitment
| Make | Model | Year Range | Axle Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-350 | 1978–1991 | Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| Custom Builds | Fabricated Off-Road Applications | Universal | Ford Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
Fitment Notes:
- Fits Ford Dana 60 kingpin front axle assemblies only.
- Compatible with factory and aftermarket kingpin steering knuckles.
- Designed for kingpin-style Dana 60 housings—not ball-joint Dana 60 axles.
- Intended for front steering axle rebuilds, restorations, and custom axle assemblies.
- Verify your axle is a kingpin Dana 60 before ordering.
FAQ
What does the Crane Axle Kingpin Component Kit include?
This kit includes the major service components required to rebuild the kingpin assemblies on a Ford Dana 60 front axle, including upper cones, bushings, lower bearings, races, seals, trunnions, hardware, and the Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit.
What is the benefit of the Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit?
The Spring Eliminator replaces the factory spring-style preload system with a more consistent mechanical preload arrangement, helping reduce steering play, maintain proper kingpin preload, and improve steering precision under heavy off-road use.
Will this kit fit a ball-joint Dana 60?
No. This kit is designed exclusively for Ford Dana 60 kingpin front axles and is not compatible with later ball-joint Dana 60 housings.
Do I need this kit when rebuilding a Dana 60 kingpin axle?
If you're rebuilding worn kingpin assemblies or assembling a kingpin axle from individual components, this kit provides the critical kingpin-specific parts commonly replaced during the process.
What are the symptoms of worn kingpin components?
Excessive steering play, wandering, loose steering feel, uneven tire wear, and knuckle movement under load are common indicators that the kingpin bushings, bearings, seals, or preload system require service.