What is the "Kingpin" on a Dana 60

[jk5blazer]

Heard alot about the kingpin ona d60. Just whating to know what it is thanks.

 

[2Dogs]

Read and thou shall know....

http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/axles/60knuckles.htm

 

[jekbrown]

may have my terminology for parts wrong, but I have swapped out kingpin bushings/springs so I know what/where a kingpin is. Anyway, its basically a solid steel truncated cone-looking thing that the knuckles pivot about. Here is a link to a pic that shows one...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Kingpin/DCP_6720.jpg

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[jk5blazer]

Thanks I think I got it know

 

[2Dogs]

Thanks I think I got it know

OK, test time - fill in the blank:
'When I build my D60 I will use a ____________ type system.'

 

[mikey_d05]

OK, test time - fill in the blank:
'When I build my D60 I will use a ____________ type system.'

I dunno, balljoint?

 

[jk5blazer]

funny guy

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Or a newer F**d guy

 

[mikey_d05]

Just being dumb, I have a kingpin 60 in my garage that's ready to go, just waiting on an order from ORD now.