{"product_id":"crane-axle-dana-60-chromoly-inner-c","title":"Crane Axle Kingpin Dana 60 \u0026 GM 14-Bolt Chromoly Inner C (Single)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Crane Axle Chromoly Inner C is engineered from 8620 chromoly steel and provides a stronger and lighter alternative to traditional cast iron components while maintaining compatibility with factory and aftermarket Dana 60 kingpin knuckle systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned to work with Dana 60 and GM 14-Bolt axle applications, these inner C’s  incorporate additional reinforcement in high-stress areas while maintaining reduced overall weight compared to heavier cast alternatives. Compatible with both MIG and TIG welding processes, these inner C’s are built to integrate cleanly into fabricated axle housings and custom suspension systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e(1) Crane Axle Dana 60 Kingpin Inner C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eStandard 3.00\" I.D. bore\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOptional 3.50\" I.D. bore available by request\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eTwo inner C’s required per axle assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrane Axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003e8620 Chromoly Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 3.00\" I.D. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional 3.50\" I.D. available by request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dana 60 and GM 14-Bolt axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With: \u003c\/strong\u003efactory and aftermarket Dana 60 kingpin outer knuckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelding: \u003c\/strong\u003eMIG or TIG welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eCast and machined in the USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDana 60 Kingpin Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Steering Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-Bolt Steering Axle Conversions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Steering Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Fabrication Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e--\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Steering Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for kingpin Dana 60 steering geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with stock and aftermarket Dana 60 outer knuckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFits fabricated axle housings using 3.00\" or optional 3.50\" bore configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntended for front steering axle and custom fabrication use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-785e0e5c-7fff-2ba3-1543-a8eda468b24e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. What is a Dana 60 Inner C?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe inner C is the steering knuckle mounting point welded to the end of a front axle tube. It supports the kingpin or ball joint assembly and serves as the connection point for the steering knuckle. In custom axle builds, Dana 60 Inner C's are commonly used to create stronger front axles for rock crawlers, rock bouncers, Ultra4 cars, mud trucks, and custom off-road vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Why are Crane Axle Dana 60 Inner C's made from chromoly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCrane Axle Dana 60 Inner C's are manufactured from chromoly steel to provide superior strength and durability compared to factory cast components. Chromoly construction helps resist bending, cracking, deformation under the extreme loads generated by large tires, and provide a stronger foundation for extreme-duty applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. What axle tubes do these Dana 60 Inner C's fit?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese Inner C's are designed for custom axle fabrication and are commonly used with heavy-wall DOM axle tubing. Always verify tube diameter before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Are these Inner C's designed for kingpin or ball joint applications?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese Inner C's are designed for Dana 60 kingpin steering systems. Kingpin setups are widely used because they offer exceptional durability and serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Can these be used on a custom front axle build?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAbsolutely. Crane Axle Dana 60 Inner C's are commonly used in custom front axle fabrication for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eRock crawlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eRock bouncers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eUltra4 race cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMud trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMega trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eDesert race vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eJeep builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eCustom tube chassis vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThey provide a strong, proven platform for building a heavy-duty steering axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Do these Inner C's require welding?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. Dana 60 Inner C's are weld-on components that must be properly aligned and welded to the axle tubes during assembly. Proper caster angle, camber alignment, and steering geometry should be established before final welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Crane Axle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52742183518573,"sku":"CA01000","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/1145\/3037\/files\/CA01000-Crane-Dana-60-Chromoly-Inner-C-1.jpg?v=1778093576","url":"https:\/\/craneaxle.com\/products\/crane-axle-dana-60-chromoly-inner-c","provider":"Crane Axle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}