Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Complete Kingpin Component Kit with Spring Eliminator
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The Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Complete Kingpin Component Kit includes the core components needed to assemble, rebuild, or service a GM Dana 60 kingpin front axle. Designed for factory restorations, custom steering axle builds, and heavy-duty off-road applications, this package combines upper and lower kingpin service components with Crane Axle’s Kingpin Spring Eliminator System to restore proper preload, reduce steering play, and improve long-term steering stability.
Unlike oversized axle rebuild kits that include unrelated differential or hub components, this kit focuses specifically on the kingpin assembly. It includes the bushings, cones, seals, bearings, races, trunnions, spindle hardware, and preload components required for GM-style Dana 60 kingpin knuckles while retaining a serviceable OE-style configuration.
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
- (12) 1/2"-20 Spindle Studs, Nuts, and Lock Washers
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crane Axle |
| Product Type | Complete Kingpin Component Kit |
| Axle Application | GM Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| Preload System | Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator |
| Upper Components | Kingpin Cones, Bushings, and Seals |
| Lower Components | Bearings, Races, Seals, and Trunnions |
| Spindle Hardware | (12) 1/2"-20 Studs, Nuts, and Lock Washers |
| Knuckle Compatibility | Factory-Style GM Dana 60 Kingpin Knuckles |
| Service Type | Kingpin Rebuild or New Axle Assembly |
| Configuration | OE-Style Serviceable Kingpin Assembly |
| Intended Use | Heavy-Duty Off-Road, Restoration, and Custom Axle Builds |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
Fitment
| Make | Model | Year Range | Axle Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | K30 / K3500 4x4 | 1977–1991 | GM Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| GMC | K30 / K3500 4x4 | 1977–1991 | GM Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| Chevrolet | V3500 4x4 | 1991 | GM Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| GMC | V3500 4x4 | 1991 | GM Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
| Custom Builds | Fabricated Steering Axle Applications | Universal | GM-Style Dana 60 Kingpin Front Axle |
Fitment Notes:
- Fits GM Dana 60 kingpin front axle assemblies only.
- Compatible with factory-style GM kingpin knuckles and inner C assemblies.
- Not compatible with Ford Dana 60 kingpin knuckles or ball-joint Dana 60 axles.
- Intended for front steering axle applications.
- Vehicle year, make, and model alone do not guarantee fitment because Dana 60 axles are frequently swapped into other vehicles.
- Verify the axle uses GM-style kingpin knuckles, spindle hardware, and lower trunnion components before ordering.
- Inspect the kingpin bosses, knuckles, bearing bores, and spindle mounting surfaces for damage before assembly.
- Proper preload and final assembly should be completed by an experienced axle builder or fabricator.
FAQ
What is included in the Crane Axle GM Dana 60 kingpin kit?
The kit includes the major upper and lower kingpin service components, including cones, seals, bushings, bearings, races, lower trunnions, spindle studs and hardware, plus the Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit.
What does the Kingpin Spring Eliminator System do?
It replaces the factory spring-style upper kingpin preload arrangement with a more controlled mechanical setup. This helps maintain consistent preload and reduce steering looseness under larger tires, hydraulic steering loads, and hard off-road use.
Will this kit fit a Ford Dana 60 kingpin axle?
No. This version is designed around GM Dana 60 kingpin knuckles, inner C assemblies, and spindle hardware. Ford Dana 60 kingpin axles use application-specific components and require the corresponding Ford kit.
Can worn kingpin components contribute to death wobble?
Yes. Worn bushings, bearings, springs, and preload components can create knuckle movement and steering play that contribute to front-end instability. Rebuilding the kingpins can remove one source of looseness, but tires, wheel bearings, steering joints, alignment, and suspension components must also be inspected.
How do I confirm that I have a GM Dana 60 kingpin axle?
Verify the axle uses kingpin-style steering knuckles rather than upper and lower ball joints, then identify the knuckle, inner C, spindle pattern, housing casting, and axle application. Because axle swaps are common, identify the axle itself instead of relying only on the vehicle model.