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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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& |
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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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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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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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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07-21-2017, 08:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front
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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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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