GM Dana 60 interlocking knuckle kit including caps and bolts on a white background
GM Dana 60 interlocking knuckle kit with interlocking key way system feature on a white background
Collage of Dodge Dana 60 chromoly knuckle set in use on an off-road vehicle with close-up details
Off-road vehicle chassis with heavy duty Dana 60 kingpin knuckles and large tires on a gravel path, surrounded by greenery.
Dodge Dana 60 chromoly knuckle set with interlocking knuckles, interlocking arms, caps, and hardware components on a white background.
GM/Dodge Dana 60 off-road steering upgrade compatibility chart with an axle assembly below.
GM Dana 60 interlocking knuckle kit including caps and bolts on a white background
GM Dana 60 interlocking knuckle kit with interlocking key way system feature on a white background
Collage of Dodge Dana 60 chromoly knuckle set in use on an off-road vehicle with close-up details
Off-road vehicle chassis with heavy duty Dana 60 kingpin knuckles and large tires on a gravel path, surrounded by greenery.
Dodge Dana 60 chromoly knuckle set with interlocking knuckles, interlocking arms, caps, and hardware components on a white background.
GM/Dodge Dana 60 off-road steering upgrade compatibility chart with an axle assembly below.

Crane Axle GM/Dodge Dana 60 Interlocking Knuckle Kit

CA01013

$1,099.99
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The Crane Axle GM/Dodge Dana 60 Interlocking Knuckle Kit is designed for kingpin Dana 60 front axles used in rock crawlers, Ultra4 cars, competition buggies, and heavy-duty trail rigs. This kit combines 8620 chromoly outer knuckles, cast and machined in the USA, with Crane’s keyed interlocking high steer arm system to improve steering rigidity and long-term durability under extreme use.

Unlike traditional steering arm designs that rely heavily on mounting fasteners alone, the Crane interlocking system transfers steering force directly into the knuckle body through precision-machined keyed engagement surfaces. This reduces stress on steering hardware while improving resistance to flex and steering arm movement during large tire loads and hydraulic steering use. 

Includes:

  • (2) Crane GM/Dodge Kingpin Dana 60 Interlocking Outer Knuckles 
  • (2) Crane Interlocking High Steer Arms
  • (2) Crane Kingpin Caps
  • All Necessary Hardware
  • Ships as Unfinished Steel
Specifications 
  • Fits GM and Dodge Dana 60 kingpin front axle applications
  • Cast and machined from 8620 chromoly steel
  • Interlocking keyed high steer arm system
  • Unfinished steel surface ready for coating or paint
  • Uses 9/16" steering arm and kingpin hardware
  • Compatible with crossover and high steer steering systems
  • Designed for high-load off-road steering applications
  • Manufactured in the USA
Fitment 
Make Model Year Range Axle Application
Chevrolet 1 Ton (K30 / V30) 1977–1991 Dana 60 Front Kingpin
Dodge D700 / W-300 / W-350 / 3500 1975–1993 Dana 60 Front Kingpin
Universal Custom Fabrication Applications Universal Dana 60 Front Kingpin

Fitment Notes:

  • Fits GM and Dodge kingpin Dana 60 front axle applications
  • Compatible with factory and Crane Axle Dana 60 kingpin inner C’s
  • Designed for crossover and high steer steering setups
  • Intended for off-road and fabricated axle builds
Tech Insight 

Large tires, hydraulic steering systems, and aggressive off-road use place extreme stress on traditional steering arm mounting systems. Standard Dana 60 steering arms rely heavily on fastener clamping force, which can allow movement, fastener fatigue, or steering slop under repeated shock loading.

The Crane interlocking system uses precision-machined keyed engagement surfaces between the steering arm and knuckle body to transfer steering loads mechanically instead of depending solely on bolt strength. Combined with 8620 chromoly construction, this creates a more rigid steering assembly capable of handling the severe impact loads and steering forces commonly seen in rock bouncing and Ultra4 competition environments.

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