Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Complete Kingpin Component Kit
CA01041
The Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Complete King Pin Component Kit provides the core components needed to properly assemble, rebuild, or service a GM Dana 60 kingpin front axle. Designed for both restoration projects and custom axle builds, this kit combines premium bearing and sealing components with Crane Axle’s Kingpin Spring Eliminator System to improve steering stability, durability, and long-term reliability.
This package is built specifically around GM kingpin Dana 60 applications commonly found in 1-ton Chevrolet and GMC trucks. The included hardware, bushings, bearings, races, and kingpin components are selected to provide proper fitment without unnecessary extra parts. Whether rebuilding worn factory kingpins or assembling a fabricated steering axle, this kit is intended to simplify the process while maintaining OE-style serviceability.
Includes:
- (1) Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator Kit
- (2) Upper King Pin Cones with Seals
- (2) Upper King Pin Bushings
- (2) Lower Bearings, Races, and Seals
- (2) Lower King Pin Caps (Trunnions) with Hardware
- (12) 1/2"-20 Spindle Studs, Nuts, and Lock Washers
Specifications
- Designed for GM Dana 60 kingpin front axles
- Compatible with factory GM kingpin knuckles and inner C’s
- Includes Crane Axle Spring Eliminator System
- Uses premium bearing, race, and sealing components
- OE-style serviceable kingpin configuration
- Intended for rebuilds and custom steering axle assemblies
- Made in the USA
Fitment
| Make | Model | Year Range | Axle Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | K30 / K3500 4x4 | 1977–1991 | GM Dana 60 Front Kingpin Axle |
| GMC | K30 / K3500 4x4 | 1977–1991 | GM Dana 60 Front Kingpin Axle |
| Chevrolet | V3500 4x4 | 1991 | GM Dana 60 Front Kingpin Axle |
| GMC | V3500 4x4 | 1991 | GM Dana 60 Front Kingpin Axle |
Fitment Notes:
- Fits GM Dana 60 kingpin axle assemblies only
- Compatible with factory-style GM kingpin knuckles and inner C’s
- Intended for front steering axle applications
Tech Insight
What is included in the Crane Axle GM Dana 60 Kingpin Rebuild Kit?
This complete Dana 60 kingpin rebuild kit includes upper kingpin cones and seals, kingpin bushings, lower kingpin bearings and races, lower kingpin caps, spindle studs and hardware, and Crane Axle's Kingpin Spring Eliminator System. The kit provides the core components needed to rebuild or service a GM Dana 60 kingpin front axle.
What does the Kingpin Spring Eliminator System do?
The Crane Axle Kingpin Spring Eliminator System replaces the factory spring-style kingpin preload arrangement with a more controlled setup designed to improve steering stability and durability. This helps reduce steering wander, looseness, and unwanted movement that can develop in worn Dana 60 kingpin axles, especially on lifted trucks and off-road vehicles running larger tires.
Will this Dana 60 kingpin kit help eliminate death wobble?
Worn kingpin bushings, bearings, springs, and seals are common contributors to steering play and death wobble on GM Dana 60 front axles. Replacing these worn components and restoring proper kingpin preload can significantly improve steering precision and help eliminate one source of front-end instability. However, death wobble can also be caused by tires, steering components, wheel bearings, alignment issues, or suspension wear.
What vehicles use a GM Dana 60 kingpin front axle?
GM Dana 60 kingpin axles are commonly found in 1977-1991 Chevrolet and GMC K30, K3500, and V3500 one-ton 4x4 trucks. These axles are also frequently used in custom rock crawlers, trail rigs, Ultra4 cars, mud trucks, and fabricated front axle builds because of their strength, serviceability, and aftermarket support.
Why rebuild a Dana 60 kingpin axle instead of replacing it?
The Dana 60 kingpin front axle is one of the strongest and most respected front axle platforms ever produced. Rebuilding worn kingpin components restores steering precision, improves handling, extends component life, and helps maintain the axle's ability to withstand large tires, lockers, hydraulic steering systems, and demanding off-road use.