Crane Axle Ford Dana 60 Complete Kingpin Component Kit
CA01042
The Crane Axle Ford Dana 60 Complete Kingpin Component Kit is designed for assembling, rebuilding, or servicing Ford Dana 60 kingpin front axles. Unlike oversized “master” kits that include unnecessary components, this package focuses specifically on the parts required for proper kingpin assembly and reliable steering performance in heavy-duty off-road environments.
This package combines premium bearing, race, seal, and bushing components with the Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit to improve steering precision and reduce slop commonly associated with worn or inconsistent kingpin preload systems. Whether building a custom steering axle from scratch or rebuilding a worn factory assembly, this kit provides the critical kingpin components needed to properly install kingpin knuckles and restore steering stability.
Includes:
- (1) Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit
- (2) Upper Kingpin Cones with Seals
- (2) Upper Kingpin Bushings
- (2) Lower Bearings, Races, and Seals
- (2) Lower Kingpin Caps (Trunnions) with Hardware
Specifications
- Designed for Ford Dana 60 kingpin front axles
- Includes Crane Axle Spring Eliminator System
- Uses premium bearing and sealing components
- OE-style serviceable kingpin design
- Intended for steering axle rebuilds and new assemblies
- Compatible with factory and aftermarket Ford Dana 60 kingpin knuckles
- Built for heavy-duty off-road use
Fitment
| Make | Model | Year Range | Axle Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-350 | 1978–1991 | Dana 60 Front Kingpin Axle |
| Ford | Custom Fabrication Applications | -- | Dana 60 Front Kingpin Axle |
Fitment Notes:
- Fits Ford Dana 60 kingpin front axle applications only
- Compatible with factory and aftermarket kingpin knuckles
- Intended for front steering axle assemblies
- Designed for kingpin-style Dana 60 housings
Tech Insight
Kingpin Dana 60 front axles remain one of the most durable and serviceable steering axle platforms used in off-road and heavy-duty applications. Over time, kingpin bushings, bearings, and preload systems wear down, leading to steering looseness, wandering, and instability—especially on vehicles running larger tires and increased steering loads.
The Crane Axle Spring Eliminator System replaces the factory spring-style preload arrangement with a more controlled setup designed to maintain tighter kingpin preload under harsh operating conditions. Combined with new bearings, races, seals, and bushings, this kit helps restore steering precision while improving long-term reliability in rock crawling, trail, and competition environments.