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6600DURAMAX · 10-16-2011, 10:05 PM

Thought I would break this topic out from another thread I have. Looking into going to a springless setup on my Dana 60 Steering arms. It looks like I could just drill my arms and install a set screw and add some bronze bushings to replace the springs. This would save me from having to get another set of caps for $120

Any thoughts guys

Shamil · 10-17-2011, 03:44 AM

i am facing the WD, and i was searching the forum for solution, what i need to know shall i keep the spring the plastic bushing or move to spring-less? knowing that most of my drive is on road.

Burt4x4 · 10-17-2011, 09:31 AM

I used wfoconcepts.com springless arms....zero death wobble

here
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/pr/Dana-6...3168/3462/3445

Chevy1TonFun · 10-17-2011, 09:45 AM

6600DURAMAX what steering arms do you have? Here are some ideas for you...

This is a great alternative solution depending on your arm design:
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...it_p_1693.html

Here are the arms I have:
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...es_p_1246.html

6600DURAMAX · 10-17-2011, 10:14 AM

I have the BlueTroch Fabworks Arms, those caps would work kind of, BTF arms are made a little different. I am thinkg about just drilling out my arms and installing the set screw and a spacer (right now I have a hole where my spring sets up into) to preload the poly bushing I already have. Question

1.What size is the set screw in your arms?

I think all the above would work and save me from sending $120 ish on new caps

I am also calling BlueTocrh today and see if the make a solid cap with no spring hole

70 beast · 10-17-2011, 10:32 AM

Here is another option...not as fancy as Ballistic, or BTF, but it gets the job done.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...ngless+dana+60

not too bad price-wise either.
I was able to get a crossover arm (milled 10* and TREs) and cap shipped for $100.

jays68yak · 10-17-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burt4x4

I used wfoconcepts.com springless arms....zero death wobble

here
http://www.wfoconcepts.com/pr/Dana-6...3168/3462/3445

Hey Me TOO!!!! But mine are the ones with the set screws. On my tow rig, no death wobble and I havnt adjusted or touched them since I put the on 2 years ago.

10-16-2011, 10:05 PM	#1
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,107	Springless Dana 60 Hi Steer Arms Thought I would break this topic out from another thread I have. Looking into going to a springless setup on my Dana 60 Steering arms. It looks like I could just drill my arms and install a set screw and add some bronze bushings to replace the springs. This would save me from having to get another set of caps for $120 Any thoughts guys __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

10-17-2011, 03:44 AM	#2
Shamil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amman, Jordan Posts: 121	Re: Springless Dana 60 Hi Steer Arms i am facing the WD, and i was searching the forum for solution, what i need to know shall i keep the spring the plastic bushing or move to spring-less? knowing that most of my drive is on road.

10-17-2011, 09:31 AM	#3
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Springless Dana 60 Hi Steer Arms I used wfoconcepts.com springless arms....zero death wobble here http://www.wfoconcepts.com/pr/Dana-6...3168/3462/3445 __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-17-2011, 09:45 AM	#4
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: Springless Dana 60 Hi Steer Arms 6600DURAMAX what steering arms do you have? Here are some ideas for you... This is a great alternative solution depending on your arm design: http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...it_p_1693.html Here are the arms I have: http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...es_p_1246.html __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

10-17-2011, 10:14 AM	#5
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,107	Re: Springless Dana 60 Hi Steer Arms I have the BlueTroch Fabworks Arms, those caps would work kind of, BTF arms are made a little different. I am thinkg about just drilling out my arms and installing the set screw and a spacer (right now I have a hole where my spring sets up into) to preload the poly bushing I already have. Question 1.What size is the set screw in your arms? I think all the above would work and save me from sending $120 ish on new caps I am also calling BlueTocrh today and see if the make a solid cap with no spring hole __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

10-17-2011, 10:32 AM	#6
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Springless Dana 60 Hi Steer Arms Here is another option...not as fancy as Ballistic, or BTF, but it gets the job done. http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...ngless+dana+60 not too bad price-wise either. I was able to get a crossover arm (milled 10* and TREs) and cap shipped for $100. __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536



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