chevy Dana 60 front axle, Kingpin pros and cons???

[WillyZ]

So I'm looking into a front D60 ( Chevy ) and seeing their are kingpin set ups, what is the pros and cons of kingpin vs. I'm assuming ball joints? thanks for any positive replies.

[Mr.N]

Kingpins are stronger, but not always needed.

[Ben Segrest]

Originally Posted by Mr.N

Kingpins are stronger, but not always needed.

and sometimes they are a motherfucker to change.

[Flatdeck6.2]

Originally Posted by Ben Segrest

and sometimes they are a motherfucker to change.

They may be a motherfucker to change but you dont have to change them every time you service the front end. On my last rebuild I didnt even have to change them, just tossed the bushing, bearing and seals ect in, it was a breeze. I would take it over a balljoint setup anyday.

[kromewldr]

if i'm not mistaken, no chevy dana 60s front were ever available with ball joints, but i wouldn't want em anyways. makes doing cross-over steering way to hard to do.

[WillyZ]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'm shopping for one off a M1008 that would be a kingpin set up.

Another question is are they low pinion or high? for some reason thought they were high I was informed they are not for chevy's. really does not matter, input please.

[77k5]

All Chevy and Dodge 60's are low pinion.