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Old 07-19-2017, 05:43 PM   #1
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Rebuild Dana 60 Front

My K30 has an axle bearing making noises on the Dana 60 front end so I am figuring I may just rebuild the whole differential and be done with it. The question I have is does anyone have any recommendations on who would have the best rebuild kits? I mean the most complete. I hate having to get things piecemeal so if someone sells a kit with everything I need for bearings, seals, etc that would save hassle.
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Old 07-19-2017, 06:00 PM   #2
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front

I've been using these, they also have a wheel bearing kit with seals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-60-King...id=1365184528&
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Old 07-19-2017, 09:51 PM   #3
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front

Off Road Design has some nice kits
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Old 07-20-2017, 08:27 AM   #4
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front

I checked out both and I am liking the convenience of Off Road Design. I am not a big fan of ebay but I used them if I have to. Thanks for the info, guys!
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Old 07-21-2017, 06:44 AM   #5
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front

I've used ORD and also a company called East Cost Gear Supply. When I went through my d60 on my 91, I had it stripped down to the bare housing. Everything I purchased was from ECGS, and it was nice stuff priced right. Ah the memories of replacing the king pins.....
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Old 07-21-2017, 10:29 AM   #6
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front

I came across East Coast Gear in my searching but haven't taken a closer look yet. I am really not looking forward to doing the king pins but the end result is going to be worth it.
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Old 07-21-2017, 08:17 PM   #7
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I am really not looking forward to doing the king pins but the end result is going to be worth it.
Hardest part is getting the actual top cone out of the C. Sometimes they can be a real bear to get out. I've had to get them hot with a torch and rap on it with my 3/4'' impact. If they are that tight I already have the new ones buttered up with Anti-seized and snap them back in while it is still hot. Takes a 7/8'' hex
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Old 07-21-2017, 10:27 PM   #8
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front

few good upgrades over stock .

https://craneaxle.com/crane-dana-60-...nator-kit.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-60-King...VVnyCQ&vxp=mtr

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/l...-kit/overview/
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