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XEON
05-07-2007, 11:18 PM
I will post pictures in a few days. But I think atleast one of my kingpins need to be replaced.

Anyone have experience with this? I can see from BillaVistas how too, its going to be one hell of a project.

Any tips? I will post pictures of the kingpins shape, as I might not need to replace it.

Thanks!
88sub4x4
05-08-2007, 01:26 AM
Not sure if this helps you, but it is the factory service manual for a D60 front. Page 10 is where the kingpin section starts.
http://coloradok5.com/dana60manual.shtml
XEON
05-08-2007, 01:38 AM
Thats a different axle. I forget that they call those.
ROCKREADYXJ
05-08-2007, 08:03 AM
I have done them several times before. what did you want to know?
XEON
05-17-2007, 10:22 PM
I have done them several times before. what did you want to know?
The best and easiest way to remove them. I need to get a 7/8ths allen key, probally do what Billa Vista did and go to a steel shop and grab 7/8s hex and get it bent. Then a huge cheater bar to remove the kingpins. I would also assume I need some serious heat to get them out. Everything so far on this axle has been a total disaster taking apart.


Here are the pictures of the kingpins. I definitally think I need to replace the passenger side one... Its pitted pretty bad.
Outside Passenger Side:
http://www.tri-state4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_kingpin_outside-passenger.jpg
Inside Passenger Side:
http://www.tri-state4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_kingpin_inside-passenger.jpg
Outside Driver Side:
http://www.tri-state4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_kingpin_outside-driver.jpg
Inside Driver Side:
http://www.tri-state4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/normal_kingpin_inside-driver.jpg

Any suggestions?
ROCKREADYXJ
05-18-2007, 09:39 AM
I never even look at then I replace them and the bearings all the time. I have a 7/8 Allen key that I use on my 3/4 breaker bar. haven't had a problem yet. They are not that bad as billa vista makes them out to be. You just need the right tools. definitely need a torch.
ROCKREADYXJ
05-18-2007, 09:44 AM
Thats a different axle. I forget that they call those.

justin that is a dana 60 manual it shows you how to replace the kingpins and other such useful info. only difference is the are showing a drum application.

Nice link it didn't work the last time I saw it