well I finally got a dana 60 it's out of a 1990 f-350. It is in really good shape, needs a one new u-joint brakes and calipers are like new. I can't get the lower king pin cap off, is there a secret or is it just stuck on. I know you have to take off the four bolts first:flipoff2: . But is there a trick to getting this cover off.



Craig

bigger hammer.

I think a torch might do the job??:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :nuke:

where do you live and how much did you pay for it?

gee im glad you finally found one for me, when do you want me to pick it up :flipoff2: :D

I was using a hammer and a chisel, it moved a little bit. I sprayed PB blaster on it and let it soak over night. I didn't want to break anything, but hitting it too hard.
I think a torch might melt the bushings and cause a mess.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA and bought it for $800, It needs one u-joint (other one is brand new the rotors are almost new and the calipers are in good shape) I am happy about this find.

BAJG :laughing: That's a good one, just weld some 60 knuckles on you high nine and GET IT!!

Where do I find the bill of material number????


Craig

it will be on one of the axle tubes... sometimes they are difficult to see, so look hard

Originally posted by CrazyCraig
I was using a hammer and a chisel, it moved a little bit. I sprayed PB blaster on it and let it soak over night. I didn't want to break anything, but hitting it too hard.
I think a torch might melt the bushings and cause a mess.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA and bought it for $800, It needs one u-joint (other one is brand new the rotors are almost new and the calipers are in good shape) I am happy about this find.

BAJG :laughing: That's a good one, just weld some 60 knuckles on you high nine and GET IT!!

Where do I find the bill of material number????


Craig

To find the BOM # you will need to look on the "long side" tube. they will be "stamped" into the tube. Use a wire brush/wir wheel grinder to strip paint/rust off it. looking at front of axle it will be in the center to top section of it about 6 in. from 'diff. housing".....Good luck-nice find!!

I just got one today also, only mine needs a few things, like everything but the housing.
:(

Try spinning the kingpin lower cap 90 deg from where it normally sits
then you should be able to drive down on the face surface with a soft face punch ( ie: bronze)

the ultimate way to free a truly forever frozen ultimate SOB is to drive right down through the grease cap on the lower bearing, this will ruin the cap but you should be able to find a common frost plug that wil fit............
:D

Torch won't hurt anything but the grease seal and make a smoky mess. There's a tapered roller bearing and race in there and that's about it, so torch away!
I whammered mine back and forth a few times until it dropped enough to do the opposing chisels thing. Still took 45 minutes on one side.

I go the lower kingpin out, heat, hammer chisel, penetrating fluid. I even managed to catch my drain pan on fire:D .
I found the BOM it is out of a 1986-1988 F-350. It looks like the only difference I can see from Dana's site in that the axle shafts are different. What is different about them??

Craig

it's a P.O.S. and you should ship it too me and i'll fix it:flipoff2:

Originally posted by FULLSIZE
it's a P.O.S. and you should ship it too me and i'll fix it:flipoff2:


Fullsize, it's already on it way, look for it the second tuesday of next week.:smokin: :smokin:

Later
Craig

no trick:eek: :eek: :usa: