{"product_id":"crane-axle-dana-60-king-pin-spring-eliminator-kit-with-bearings","title":"Crane Axle Dana 60 Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit w\/ Lower Kingpin Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Crane Axle Basic Dana 60 Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit with Bearings replaces the factory kingpin spring preload system with heavy durometer bushings designed to improve steering stability and reduce unwanted movement in Dana 60 kingpin front axles. Combined with critical lower knuckle rebuild components, this package restores steering precision while strengthening one of the most heavily stressed areas of the axle assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFactory kingpin springs are a common source of steering slop and instability, especially in vehicles running oversized tires, beadlocks, high steer systems, and hydraulic assist steering. By replacing the spring with a more rigid preload system and refreshing the lower kingpin bearings and seals, this kit helps reduce steering wander, vibration, and death wobble while improving long-term durability for both trail and street-driven applications.\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(2) Heavy Durometer Kingpin Bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e(4) Shims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e(2) Caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e(2) Lower Kingpin Bearings and Races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e(2) Lower Kingpin Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e(2) Upper Kingpin Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: If you need White Kingpin Bushings, they are included in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crane-axle-premium-dana-60-king-pin-spring-eliminator-kit-with-bearings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePremium Dana 60 King Pin Spring Eliminator Kit with Bearings \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eFits Dana 60 kingpin front axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eReplaces OEM kingpin spring preload system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHeavy durometer preload bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIncludes lower kingpin bearings and races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIncludes upper and lower kingpin seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with OEM and aftermarket kingpin knuckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWorks with high steer and crossover steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for heavy-duty and off-road steering applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMade in the USA\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 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Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7638%;\"\u003eFord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.1069%;\"\u003eF-250 \/ F-350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4677%;\"\u003e1978–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8635%;\"\u003eDana 60 Front Kingpin Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7638%;\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.1069%;\"\u003eK30 \/ V30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4677%;\"\u003e1977–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8635%;\"\u003eDana 60 Front Kingpin Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7638%;\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.1069%;\"\u003eK3500 \/ V3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4677%;\"\u003e1977–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8635%;\"\u003eDana 60 Front Kingpin Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7638%;\"\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.1069%;\"\u003eW250 \/ W350 \/ 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4677%;\"\u003e1975–1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8635%;\"\u003eDana 60 Front Kingpin Axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.7638%; text-align: center;\"\u003e--\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.1069%;\"\u003eAftermarket Kingpin Dana 60 Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.4677%; text-align: center;\"\u003e--\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.8635%;\"\u003eDana 60 Front Kingpin 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\"\u003eFits OEM and aftermarket Dana 60 kingpin axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with high steer arm systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for kingpin-style Dana 60 front axles only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntended for front steering axle applications\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 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Under increased steering load from larger tires and off-road use, the factory spring can compress and lose effectiveness, allowing excess movement that contributes to steering slop and death wobble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Crane Axle Spring Eliminator replaces the spring assembly with heavy durometer bushings that maintain more consistent preload under load. Combined with new lower kingpin bearings and seals, this setup improves steering feel, reduces unwanted knuckle movement, and increases long-term reliability in lifted and high-load steering applications. Preload can be adjusted using the included shims to fine-tune steering resistance and knuckle stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ksEI78ZlNo?si=EVJ_7_bH3McsF-L8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Crane Axle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53041564811629,"sku":"CASE60-BR","price":193.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/1145\/3037\/files\/Case60_706395X_302dd2f0-0c0d-4d3e-aac2-df6f67a99b8c.jpg?v=1778785758","url":"https:\/\/craneaxle.com\/products\/crane-axle-dana-60-king-pin-spring-eliminator-kit-with-bearings","provider":"Crane Axle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}