Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Interlocking Steering Arm Knuckle Kit
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Engineered for the toughest off-road demands. The Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Interlocking Steering Arm Knuckle Kit delivers unmatched strength and precision, built for high-performance off-road steering systems. Designed, cast, and machined 100% in the USA, these knuckles redefine durability for Dana 60 applications.
Kit Includes
- 2 – GM Interlocking Outer Knuckles with Stock Steering Provisions (Unfinished Steel)
- 2 – Crane Kingpin Caps
- All Required Hardware
Available Configurations
- 2 – High Steer Arms
- 1 – High Steer Arm, 1 – Aluminum Cap
- 2 – Aluminum Caps
Details
Key Features & Benefits
- Interlocking Design: Keyed connection between steering arms and knuckles transfers steering loads directly to the knuckle, reducing stress on bolts.
- Enhanced Strength: Designed to eliminate bolt shear under extreme off-road stress and heavy-duty steering loads.
- Precision Machined: Each knuckle is laser-cut and CNC-machined from high-strength 8620 chromoly steel for consistency and durability.
- Flexible Configuration: Choose from stock steering, Y-link, crossover, or high-steer setups to suit your suspension geometry and frame clearance needs.
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Made in the USA: Cast, machined, and finished in the USA using superior domestic casting materials.
Why 8620 Chromoly?
Our knuckles are manufactured from 8620 alloy chromoly steel—known for its exceptional strength and fatigue resistance. With a tensile strength of 97,000 psi and yield strength of 57,000 psi, 8620 chromoly provides a tough outer surface and ductile core. This means superior resistance to wear, cracking, and impact—ideal for high-torque off-road performance.
Performance and Fitment
These interlocking knuckles were revamped from the original Crane Axle Dana 60 design to support multiple steering configurations, ensuring proper clearance for Jeeps and full-size 4x4 trucks. Perfect for builders running tie rods, Y-link steering, or full high-steer arms in off-road or competition settings.
Fitment scope: Intended for GM/Chevrolet & GMC 1-ton 4x4 trucks originally equipped with a Dana 60 front kingpin axle (1977–1991). If your truck has been axle-swapped to a GM Dana 60 front, this kit will apply to the axle regardless of body style. Verify kingpin (not ball-joint) knuckles before ordering.
100% American Made
All Crane Axle products are proudly made in the USA — from raw casting to final machining. Domestic casting ensures superior grain structure and long-term reliability compared to imported components.
Fitment:
- GM / Chevrolet Dana 60 Front Axles (1977–1991)
- Dodge Dana 60 Front Axles (1975–1993)
Designed for six-bolt knuckle pattern applications common on GM and Dodge 1-ton axles.