info on Ford Super Duty Dana 60 axle

[IDASHO]

So.... way late to the party, and sorry if it has already been covered...

But what is everyone doing for OE equivalent or better tie rods for these Super Dana 60s?

My 2011 is just about due.

In the past I have going for Raybestos premium sealed units, but from what I can tell they are not making tie rods for this application yet.

Im all but done with Moog. Boots just do not seem to last.

Proforged???
Mevotech???

[Bebop]

Originally Posted by patooyee

Don't know where you're shopping, but I just got short and long side for less than $400 total shipped. That's inners, outers, joints, and seals.

Well that's pretty cool.
I was under the impression they cost about $300+shipping per side.

Originally Posted by CarolinaCrawler1

I wish somebody would bring longfield's axle breaking machine back out and test some of these. I would love to see the results of that.

I know RCV has it now. They don't use it for marketing purposes AFAIK.

[wellstig1]

Originally Posted by MtnYota

I see that more companies are selling the weld-on high steer kits. Is there any consensus on these kits? Anyone know of any failures?

I did the artec industries high steer kit. I chose theirs because the design had the most contact and welded surface area of all of them. One thing to note is that you will need a 10" ram to have 45 degree steering with it attached to the tierod. I haven't come across any reports of failures on these anywhere. I had 2 sets of knuckles tested with a pmi gun and these knuckles are cast steel, meaning they are easy to weld, which is probably why you aren't hearing of any failures.

[2big bronco]

06 superduty front 60 at pick n pull in moss landing for $272 for anyone that cares

[jcgrobbe]

Originally Posted by wellstig1

I did the artec industries high steer kit. I chose theirs because the design had the most contact and welded surface area of all of them. One thing to note is that you will need a 10" ram to have 45 degree steering with it attached to the tierod. I haven't come across any reports of failures on these anywhere. I had 2 sets of knuckles tested with a pmi gun and these knuckles are cast steel, meaning they are easy to weld, which is probably why you aren't hearing of any failures.

I bought a kit from Jesse Haines when he first launched them. Has been holding up good for a couple years now, 44" PBRs and full hydro. The Artec kits look pretty nice and the knuckles definitely weld way better than the cast iron kingpin stuff.

[MtnYota]

Originally Posted by jcgrobbe

I bought a kit from Jesse Haines when he first launched them. Has been holding up good for a couple years now, 44" PBRs and full hydro. The Artec kits look pretty nice and the knuckles definitely weld way better than the cast iron kingpin stuff.

Anything special with the welding? Preheat/MiG/Post heat/wrap?

[bent70]

Originally Posted by 2big bronco

06 superduty front 60 at pick n pull in moss landing for $272 for anyone that cares

They have a pick n pull down there.....totally worth the traffic fight to get there. If it has 4.30 gears too one could wish.

[jcgrobbe]

Originally Posted by MtnYota

Anything special with the welding? Preheat/MiG/Post heat/wrap?

Gave it the 'ol college try:

Front end had been sitting out in the sun for a few hours on a 100 degree day, knuckles stripped and still on axle. Tacked it in place and used MAP torch for localized preheat. Miller 212 MIG with ER70 wire. I think I might have wrapped them in towels afterwords to slow the cooling, but nothing proper like a welders blanket.

Now that I'm not a broke college student working outside, I'd probably give them a more proper preheat and cooldown along the lines of a KP60 knuckle just to be thorough though lol.

[2big bronco]

Originally Posted by bent70

They have a pick n pull down there.....totally worth the traffic fight to get there. If it has 4.30 gears too one could wish.

Several down here. 4 within an hour. 2 of them within 10 miles

[CDA 455]

Originally Posted by 2big bronco

06 superduty front 60 at pick n pull in moss landing for $272 for anyone that cares

Beautiful!

[bent70]

Originally Posted by 2big bronco

Several down here. 4 within an hour. 2 of them within 10 miles

I was mistaking moss beach for moss landing...😒 im to lazy to drive that far...haha

[defbob]

I cannot spill all the beans, but affordable aftermarket 1550 05+ Superduty 35 & 40 spline chromoly axle shafts are coming at the end of the year. The outers will accept factory vacuum seals and the inners will be available in custom lengths for custom housings like mine.

[offroadman83]

Originally Posted by defbob

I cannot spill all the beans, but affordable aftermarket 1550 05+ Superduty 35 & 40 spline chromoly axle shafts are coming at the end of the year. The outers will accept factory vacuum seals and the inners will be available in custom lengths for custom housings like mine.

Can't say crap like that on Pirate........spill em or else

[CDA 455]

Originally Posted by offroadman83

Can't say crap like that on Pirate........spill em or else

AMEN!!

[abt4x4]

Any body using the trail gear outer knuckles on the 99-04 sd60 ??

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Will these fit in a standard '05+ f250/350 SRW housing

https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23...ng-pinion.html

[Bebop]

Yes

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Are there significant quality differences between nitro, g2, SVL, and motive stuff....even ebay platinum torque....you can get a motive and SVl for 40-60% less prolly. Granted I trust eastcoastgearsupply....

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Originally Posted by 2big bronco

06 superduty front 60 at pick n pull in moss landing for $272 for anyone that cares

nice, just ordered a 4.10 one that is $300 delivered...

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Originally Posted by wellstig1

I did the artec industries high steer kit. I chose theirs because the design had the most contact and welded surface area of all of them. One thing to note is that you will need a 10" ram to have 45 degree steering with it attached to the tierod. I haven't come across any reports of failures on these anywhere. I had 2 sets of knuckles tested with a pmi gun and these knuckles are cast steel, meaning they are easy to weld, which is probably why you aren't hearing of any failures.

jesse says on his site that for stock shafts you should run an 8", should you run 10" if mounted to the tie rod, Doing this now, most likely running 1550 shafts, and artec arms.

[wellstig1]

Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy

jesse says on his site that for stock shafts you should run an 8", should you run 10" if mounted to the tie rod, Doing this now, most likely running 1550 shafts, and artec arms.

On his website, he has the same description on the full hydro and crossover knuckles, which have have different lengths from the centerline of the balljoint. With my artec crossover kit, the tierod connection is 9" from the balljoint centerline and the draglink connection is 6.5"

[wellstig1]

Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy

Will these fit in a standard '05+ f250/350 SRW housing

https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23...ng-pinion.html

They will fit, plenty of clearance.

[rockyota83]

Originally Posted by pennsylvaniaboy

Are there significant quality differences between nitro, g2, SVL, and motive stuff....even ebay platinum torque....you can get a motive and SVl for 40-60% less prolly. Granted I trust eastcoastgearsupply....

https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/44594800-post22.html

[FORDTECHGURU]

Originally Posted by IDASHO

So.... way late to the party, and sorry if it has already been covered...

But what is everyone doing for OE equivalent or better tie rods for these Super Dana 60s?

My 2011 is just about due.

In the past I have going for Raybestos premium sealed units, but from what I can tell they are not making tie rods for this application yet.

Im all but done with Moog. Boots just do not seem to last.

Proforged???
Mevotech???

EMF has tie rod sets for 05-up superduty. We are a dealer for them and the new ball joints also. We have ball joints in stock for $550/set of 4 with tool kit.
If you want rebuildable billet tie rods, give is a ring or email..

[rockyota83]

Originally Posted by FORDTECHGURU

EMF has tie rod sets for 05-up superduty. We are a dealer for them and the new ball joints also. We have ball joints in stock for $550/set of 4 with tool kit.
If you want rebuildable billet tie rods, give is a ring or email..

EMF is making 2005+ ford ball joints now?