In my vids is my 1986 k30. I have done all this through the years, except the king pins. I have lost two sets of drive tires dew to chopping. I don’t no. I am glad I found you
Hey man, just wanted to say this video is awesome. Im building a 75 ford f250 that i swapped a kingpin 60 into. Super informative video and helped me with some details during assembly that i forgot when i disassembled the axle a while back. Thanks, good work !
@@Offroadfarm1 you know why you back off the nut.?.the second nut pushes it to the bearing. if the first is tight,itll wreck the bearings.should be a few thow of clearence. expansion..
@@Offroadfarm1 its not necassery to pack the spindle void, but it cant hurt. ive done it but thats me..the cone throws the greese to the bearing. not out..
Great video! Very informative and clear instructions. The only thing I can think of when the directions say to," lightly tap it but not drive it." Is the "taps" help the sealant not fly off...I feel like "driving" it in a harsh manner would make the rtv dissappear. No disrespect I have questioned that comment over and over from the instructions myself for days. ver my self
I did use the seals in the pumpkin. I just installed those in a different video. check it out here th-cam.com/video/ysBqO3lRdOk/w-d-xo.html starts at 0:49. Those outer seals are mostly to keep trash out of the axle tube. Thanks for watching
Check out this link: www.offroaddesign.com/axles/dana-60-front-axle/wheel-end-parts-spindles-bearings-etc.html I'm not sure which bearings you are needing, there are several different kits. Thanks for watching!
Glad you liked the video. Here is a link to the GM Dana 60 rebuild kit. www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/product/view/id/2092/s/gm-kingpin-dana-60-complete-rebuild-kit/category/494/ If you aren't sure what you need, give offroad design a call they have always been very helpful over the phone. Thanks for watching!
I seem to be having a hell of a time finding the right wheel studs for my hub, any suggestions? The couple that are in mine are 2.5” under the head but everything I am seeing says 3”, also very expensive !
Is it possible to remove the steering knuckle without disassembling the hub? I need to change the kingpins but I had the hubs done a few years ago and don't want to mess with them if I don't have to.
It depends on what you need to repair/replace. If all you need to fix is the kingpin bushings or springs then yes. Just jack up one side, remove the top cap and replace what you need. If you need to replace the actual king pin then I don't think you can pull the knuckle with out pulling the hub and axle. You could probably replace the bottom king pin, I'm just not sure if you would have enough slack in the U-joint to get the knuckle over the top king pin. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!
@@Offroadfarm1 last year I replaced the upper bushings, and my camber out problem is still here, so I believe it's the lower bearing that needs replacing. When I did the upper bushings, I inspected the upper kingpins and they looked good, hardly any visible wear at all.
How's that outer seal working for ya? Rebuilding my off-road CUCV axle in a few days. Curious as to how well it kept stuff out or, rather, just held mud and dirt in
Sorry, my truck is not finished yet so I can't offer any feedback. Call offroad design and talk to them and see what they say. Good luck on your rebuild and thanks for watching.
Easy to install and no issues on the CUCV axles. Get the smaller diameter one, 2.0-2.25" size if I remember correctly. ECGS has them in stock. I shoved some massive RCV axles through them with RCV CV grease and it was a super easy install and slide the axles through. Mine slid into the tubes with my fingers, and just one light tap with a seal driver, I added a bead of RTV on the outer race of the outside portion of the seal and gave them 24-hours to cure before putting the axles through.
10/10 very informative and well thought out video. Rebuilding a ford Kingpin Dana 60 right now but pretty much everything from this video applies
In my vids is my 1986 k30.
I have done all this through the years, except the king pins. I have lost two
sets of drive tires dew to chopping. I don’t no. I am glad I found you
Thanks for watching!
This series of videos is priceless my man you have no idea. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Glad you enjoy it!
Hey man, just wanted to say this video is awesome. Im building a 75 ford f250 that i swapped a kingpin 60 into. Super informative video and helped me with some details during assembly that i forgot when i disassembled the axle a while back. Thanks, good work !
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Finally a good video on Dana 60 rebuild I can follow with proper torque specs .cheers
Thanks for watching!
@@Offroadfarm1 i clean the axle shafts,& paint them. with new u joints. hope you did the spindle bearings.
@@Offroadfarm1 sintered bronze,self lubing. why not the uni. ?.to do that u have to pull it all again..
@@Offroadfarm1 you know why you back off the nut.?.the second nut pushes it to the bearing. if the first is tight,itll wreck the bearings.should be a few thow of clearence. expansion..
@@Offroadfarm1 its not necassery to pack the spindle void, but it cant hurt. ive done it but thats me..the cone throws the greese to the bearing. not out..
Wow. Amazing work man thank you. I really am too dumb to figure this out on my own you’ve saved me
Thanks for watching
Best how to video I have found. THANKS!
Thanks for watching
Great Video! I don't normally comment, but this was super helpful. Thanks.
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Great video! Very informative and clear instructions. The only thing I can think of when the directions say to," lightly tap it but not drive it." Is the "taps" help the sealant not fly off...I feel like "driving" it in a harsh manner would make the rtv dissappear. No disrespect I have questioned that comment over and over from the instructions myself for days.
ver my self
Thanks for watching!
What's in the John Deere box? LOL.. Great video man! Where in the southeast?
A few tools, some spare tractor parts, ... nothing really all that great. Thanks for watching! I'm just outside of Pikeville TN
Great video thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
I have been searching 2 yrs. What is the part number for the axle tube seal? Greatly appreciate it.
Saw the message in part 1. Ordered them up. Thanks
Thanks for watching
First video I have seen putting a seal in outer axle tube. Everyone skips that step.
LOVE this video . what size is that spindle nut socket?
Sorry I missed your comment some how. I know it has been a while but my spindle nut socket is 2.5 inches. Performance Tool Spindle nut w1273
So you didn’t use the factory seals where you have to pull the ring gear to install them huh? Thanks so much. I’m rebuilding a ‘92 dodge Dana 60
I did use the seals in the pumpkin. I just installed those in a different video. check it out here th-cam.com/video/ysBqO3lRdOk/w-d-xo.html starts at 0:49. Those outer seals are mostly to keep trash out of the axle tube. Thanks for watching
Can you post a part number for those outer axle tube seals by chance? Thanks
Outer axle seals: www.offroaddesign.com/d60-outer-axle-seal.html
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching! Just remember heat the inside metal sleeve only. Not the spring itself!! Good luck on your project
@@Offroadfarm1 Thanks for the responses Chris! Appreciate the input! Cheers
It would be nice to know what the part number is for the Bearing Kit is ?
Check out this link:
www.offroaddesign.com/axles/dana-60-front-axle/wheel-end-parts-spindles-bearings-etc.html
I'm not sure which bearings you are needing, there are several different kits. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Can you please provide a link for the rebuilt kit from Offroad design? I’m looking to buy a Dana 60 sometime soon and gonna rebuild it.
Glad you liked the video. Here is a link to the GM Dana 60 rebuild kit. www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/product/view/id/2092/s/gm-kingpin-dana-60-complete-rebuild-kit/category/494/
If you aren't sure what you need, give offroad design a call they have always been very helpful over the phone. Thanks for watching!
I seem to be having a hell of a time finding the right wheel studs for my hub, any suggestions? The couple that are in mine are 2.5” under the head but everything I am seeing says 3”, also very expensive !
Try Dorman 610-283 they are not cheap. Thanks for watching
What’s the part number for the outer axle seal
www.offroaddesign.com/d60-outer-axle-seal.html
Thanks for watching!
@@Offroadfarm1 thank you for filming you have a lot of patience
Is it possible to remove the steering knuckle without disassembling the hub? I need to change the kingpins but I had the hubs done a few years ago and don't want to mess with them if I don't have to.
It depends on what you need to repair/replace. If all you need to fix is the kingpin bushings or springs then yes. Just jack up one side, remove the top cap and replace what you need. If you need to replace the actual king pin then I don't think you can pull the knuckle with out pulling the hub and axle. You could probably replace the bottom king pin, I'm just not sure if you would have enough slack in the U-joint to get the knuckle over the top king pin. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!
@@Offroadfarm1 last year I replaced the upper bushings, and my camber out problem is still here, so I believe it's the lower bearing that needs replacing. When I did the upper bushings, I inspected the upper kingpins and they looked good, hardly any visible wear at all.
@@Offroadfarm1 thanks for the fast reply. Also, I love the old squarebody GM iron, even though my off-roader is an axle swapped 99 Yukon
How's that outer seal working for ya? Rebuilding my off-road CUCV axle in a few days. Curious as to how well it kept stuff out or, rather, just held mud and dirt in
Sorry, my truck is not finished yet so I can't offer any feedback. Call offroad design and talk to them and see what they say. Good luck on your rebuild and thanks for watching.
Easy to install and no issues on the CUCV axles. Get the smaller diameter one, 2.0-2.25" size if I remember correctly. ECGS has them in stock. I shoved some massive RCV axles through them with RCV CV grease and it was a super easy install and slide the axles through. Mine slid into the tubes with my fingers, and just one light tap with a seal driver, I added a bead of RTV on the outer race of the outside portion of the seal and gave them 24-hours to cure before putting the axles through.