If you’ve ever pieced together a GM Kingpin Dana 60 front axle, you already know how frustrating it can be sourcing all the parts individually. Between:
- spindles
- hubs
- rotors
- bearings
- brake brackets
- calipers
- spindle nuts
it’s easy to spend hours trying to make sure everything is compatible. That’s exactly why Wide Open Design created the GM Dana 60 Front End Outer Kit. This kit was designed specifically for Chevrolet Kingpin Dana 60 front axles using the 6-bolt spindle pattern and includes everything needed from the spindle outward to complete your front axle assembly.
Complete Dana 60 Outer Kit Solution
The WOD GM Dana 60 Front End Outer Kit includes:
- GM Dana 60 spindle
- Wheel hub assembly
- Bearings & races
- Brake brackets
- 3/4-ton brake rotors
- Calipers
- Wheel studs
- Spindle nuts
- Dowel-pin locking keeper system
- Necessary hardware
Designed for:
- Chevrolet Kingpin Dana 60 axles
- 6-bolt spindle pattern knuckles
The goal was simple: make Dana 60 front end assembly as straightforward and reliable as possible. Whether you're rebuilding a front axle, upgrading a crawler, or finishing a custom buggy project, this setup provides a clean one-stop solution.
Designed for GM Kingpin Dana 60 Axles
This kit is specifically built around the Chevrolet Dana 60 kingpin axle using the 6-bolt spindle pattern. The video also explains one important detail: Ford and GM Dana 60 knuckles use different bolt patterns. Proper installation order is critical for correct assembly and brake alignment.
On the GM setup:
- the spindle installs first
- followed by the brake bracket
- then the wheel hub assembly
Simplified Assembly
One of the best parts about this setup is how easy it makes final assembly. The wheel hubs are already machined for proper rotor fitment, and the wheel studs press through the backside to secure the rotor to the hub assembly. The spindle nut system also uses a dowel-pin locking setup designed to maintain wheel bearing preload without constantly loosening over time.
Final Thoughts
Building a Dana 60 front axle shouldn’t require chasing down parts across websites and hoping everything fits together correctly. The Wide Open Design GM Dana 60 Outer Kit simplifies the entire process by packaging everything needed into one proven system. It’s:
- simple
- reliable
- easy to install
- fully compatible
- designed for serious off-road use
Whether you're building a crawler, buggy, Ultra4 car, or heavy-duty trail rig, this kit takes all of the guesswork out of finishing your Dana 60 front end.
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