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Chevy1TonFun · 06-14-2010, 12:24 AM

So, I received my steering arms this week and was able to get them put on today. I'll have pics for you later. I should also be receiving my new hubs this week too.

So, I'm surprised no one noticed that I installed my knuckles on backwards,lol. I noticed that today when I put on my arms. My brother-in-law just laughed when I pointed it out to him. That was my dumbass move for this build, lol.

onlyifihadachevy · 06-14-2010, 12:33 PM

You can run them backwards with the cross-over highsteer, I think.

Chevy1TonFun · 06-16-2010, 11:57 PM

Two days, I think I can wait. I think. So I got the LAST part today. The UPS man brought me my new hubs and rotor assembly!!! Yay, I can't wait until saturday to get the axle under the truck. I'll get pics for you this weekend.

Chevy1TonFun · 06-19-2010, 01:16 AM

Was able to put the dana 60 under the truck today. Borrowed some awesome jack stand from a buddy. He said they were $600 for the pair!

So the only problem I ran into was I need to have a 4" ubolt make the diff side and the studs I got were the wrong ones. Along with that my ubold plate won't work. I just ordered a new dana 60 specific passenger side ubolt plate. Monday I will have my ubolt made. Other than those small issues everything is great.
Here are some pics of the progress.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-19-2010, 01:26 AM

Looks great, time for some new Cheyenne30 emblems

Trevor

Chevy1TonFun · 06-20-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Looks great, time for some new Cheyenne30 emblems

Trevor

What are the difference between a 20 vs. 30? I thought the frame was different?

So, I didn't have much fun yesterday. I do have to say that I am learning a lot about dana 60s. My axle did not have calipers when I bought it. So, now I am learning about all the little parts I am missing. After two tries I found the right calipers and pads. After searching around on P4x4 I found out I was missing this little guy, very important.

So tomorrow I will be picking up the keeper from NAPA. So I am hoping I can finish her by tuesday.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-20-2010, 10:09 AM

The frames are different, but to me, you might as well run 1 ton emblems with 1 ton axles. Trevor

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-21-2010, 04:05 PM

I agree with Trevor. And that is looking awesome! It definitely stinks not having everything you need and having to search for it.

Chevy1TonFun · 06-26-2010, 07:46 PM

Ok, so I finally finished the brakes today. It ended up being the caliper that was bad. So got that all swapped out. Now all thats left is the steering adjustment. I either need to change the position of my pitman arm by rotating 90 degrees or I need to cut down my steering link bar. Right now I can't turn left at all. After that I'm good to go for a while. Saving up for gears and D.Locker.

72blazer_mud_bogger · 04-23-2013, 10:06 AM

do these perches have to moved in like the one in the rear to fit on a blazer

1972K20 · 04-23-2013, 05:52 PM

No, the front axles are a direct bolt in.
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crewcabshorty · 04-23-2013, 09:12 PM

what about the king pins ? did you change them?

Chevy1TonFun · 04-23-2013, 10:02 PM

yes, kingpins where replaced

crewcabshorty · 04-24-2013, 08:41 PM

how much trouble did you have changing them . did you need heat ?

Chevy1TonFun · 04-24-2013, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewcabshorty

how much trouble did you have changing them . did you need heat ?

see post #21. That is a picture of how I broken them loose.

Mr. 250r · 04-27-2013, 06:02 PM

Good price on that i also got mine for cheap 850 plus the rear axle that i sold for 225 so i guess i paid 600 =-p but i wish i would've kept it to build a 14b front axle. As far as those stands i do like them except the price

mud.man.rj · 04-27-2013, 06:22 PM

So are you going front locker or ARB, I would go ARB as I have a locker in my Dana 60 and turns like Crap with the hubs locked in or in 4wd hi or low also bad on ice mostly goes straight in a sharp turn in the winter, so an air locker would be a better choice, but thats just my choice.

Chevy1TonFun · 04-27-2013, 06:32 PM

I'm leaving it open. Selling truck.

06-14-2010, 12:24 AM	#26
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build So, I received my steering arms this week and was able to get them put on today. I'll have pics for you later. I should also be receiving my new hubs this week too. So, I'm surprised no one noticed that I installed my knuckles on backwards,lol. I noticed that today when I put on my arms. My brother-in-law just laughed when I pointed it out to him. That was my dumbass move for this build, lol. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

06-14-2010, 12:33 PM	#27
onlyifihadachevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 778	Re: Dana 60 Front Build You can run them backwards with the cross-over highsteer, I think. __________________ 72 gmc 2500 2wd drive convert My 72 thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346712 THe other truck, wheeler 69 1/2 4x4, yellow and rusty. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350300

06-16-2010, 11:57 PM	#28
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Two days, I think I can wait. I think. So I got the LAST part today. The UPS man brought me my new hubs and rotor assembly!!! Yay, I can't wait until saturday to get the axle under the truck. I'll get pics for you this weekend. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

06-19-2010, 01:16 AM	#29
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Was able to put the dana 60 under the truck today. Borrowed some awesome jack stand from a buddy. He said they were $600 for the pair! So the only problem I ran into was I need to have a 4" ubolt make the diff side and the studs I got were the wrong ones. Along with that my ubold plate won't work. I just ordered a new dana 60 specific passenger side ubolt plate. Monday I will have my ubolt made. Other than those small issues everything is great. Here are some pics of the progress. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

06-19-2010, 01:26 AM	#30
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Looks great, time for some new Cheyenne30 emblems Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-20-2010, 10:09 AM	#32
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Dana 60 Front Build The frames are different, but to me, you might as well run 1 ton emblems with 1 ton axles. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-21-2010, 04:05 PM	#33
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Dana 60 Front Build I agree with Trevor. And that is looking awesome! It definitely stinks not having everything you need and having to search for it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-26-2010, 07:46 PM	#34
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Ok, so I finally finished the brakes today. It ended up being the caliper that was bad. So got that all swapped out. Now all thats left is the steering adjustment. I either need to change the position of my pitman arm by rotating 90 degrees or I need to cut down my steering link bar. Right now I can't turn left at all. After that I'm good to go for a while. Saving up for gears and D.Locker. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

04-23-2013, 10:06 AM	#35
72blazer_mud_bogger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 533	Re: Dana 60 Front Build do these perches have to moved in like the one in the rear to fit on a blazer

04-23-2013, 05:52 PM	#36
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: Dana 60 Front Build No, the front axles are a direct bolt in. Posted via Mobile Device

04-23-2013, 09:12 PM	#37
crewcabshorty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: greenville pa 16125 Posts: 283	Re: Dana 60 Front Build what about the king pins ? did you change them?

04-23-2013, 10:02 PM	#38
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build yes, kingpins where replaced __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

04-24-2013, 08:41 PM	#39
crewcabshorty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: greenville pa 16125 Posts: 283	Re: Dana 60 Front Build how much trouble did you have changing them . did you need heat ?

04-27-2013, 06:02 PM	#41
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Dana 60 Front Build Good price on that i also got mine for cheap 850 plus the rear axle that i sold for 225 so i guess i paid 600 =-p but i wish i would've kept it to build a 14b front axle. As far as those stands i do like them except the price __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

04-27-2013, 06:22 PM	#42
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Dana 60 Front Build So are you going front locker or ARB, I would go ARB as I have a locker in my Dana 60 and turns like Crap with the hubs locked in or in 4wd hi or low also bad on ice mostly goes straight in a sharp turn in the winter, so an air locker would be a better choice, but thats just my choice.



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04-27-2013, 06:32 PM	#43
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Dana 60 Front Build I'm leaving it open. Selling truck. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

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