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The Crane Axle Dana 60 Front End Kit for GM 6-Bolt Knuckles includes the major components needed to complete both outer ends of a Dana 60 front axle using GM or Chevrolet six-bolt spindle-mount knuckles. Assembled by Crane Axle, this package combines the spindles, hubs, brake components, bearings, seals, and installation hardware needed to finish a new axle build or rebuild a worn outer assembly.
Using a matched front-end package eliminates the need to source individual components from multiple suppliers and helps simplify spindle, hub, bearing, and brake assembly. This kit is built for custom Dana 60 axles, heavy trail rigs, rock crawlers, and other off-road applications that require a complete and serviceable GM-pattern outer assembly.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crane Axle |
| Product Type | Complete Front Axle Outer Assembly Kit |
| Axle Compatibility | Dana 60 Front Axle |
| Knuckle Pattern | GM / Chevrolet 6-Bolt Spindle Mount |
| Spindles Included | Yes, with Nuts and Washers |
| Wheel Hubs Included | Yes |
| Brake Components Included | Brackets, Rotors, Calipers and Pads |
| Bearings and Seals Included | Yes |
| Wheel Studs Included | (16) |
| Axle Position | Front |
| Component | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Axle | Dana 60 Front Axle |
| Knuckle Type | GM / Chevrolet Pattern |
| Spindle Mounting Pattern | 6-Bolt |
| Application | New Axle Builds and Complete Outer-End Rebuilds |
The kit supplies the spindle, hub, rotor, caliper, brake bracket, pad, bearing, seal, and wheel-stud components needed to assemble both outer ends of a compatible Dana 60 front axle.
It refers to the six fasteners used to secure the spindle and brake bracket assembly to the steering knuckle. The knuckle must use the correct GM or Chevrolet six-bolt mounting pattern for the components to fit.
Yes. It allows a builder to complete both axle ends with a coordinated group of components instead of sourcing the spindles, hubs, brakes, bearings, and hardware individually.
Correct preload keeps the hub properly supported without excessive looseness or bearing drag. Incorrect adjustment can cause wheel movement, seal failure, brake rotor misalignment, overheating, or premature bearing wear.
Depending on the build, additional components may include steering knuckles, inner and outer axle shafts, U-joints, locking hubs or drive flanges, steering arms, brake hoses, and steering linkage.
