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Bears63 · 07-19-2017, 05:43 PM

My K30 has an axle bearing making noises on the Dana 60 front end so I am figuring I may just rebuild the whole differential and be done with it. The question I have is does anyone have any recommendations on who would have the best rebuild kits? I mean the most complete. I hate having to get things piecemeal so if someone sells a kit with everything I need for bearings, seals, etc that would save hassle.

**kwmech** · 07-19-2017, 06:00 PM

I've been using these, they also have a wheel bearing kit with seals.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-60-King...id=1365184528&

**GSOUTHERN** · 07-19-2017, 09:51 PM

Off Road Design has some nice kits

Bears63 · 07-20-2017, 08:27 AM

I checked out both and I am liking the convenience of Off Road Design. I am not a big fan of ebay but I used them if I have to. Thanks for the info, guys!

1968vetL-71 · 07-21-2017, 06:44 AM

I've used ORD and also a company called East Cost Gear Supply. When I went through my d60 on my 91, I had it stripped down to the bare housing. Everything I purchased was from ECGS, and it was nice stuff priced right. Ah the memories of replacing the king pins.....

Bears63 · 07-21-2017, 10:29 AM

I came across East Coast Gear in my searching but haven't taken a closer look yet. I am really not looking forward to doing the king pins but the end result is going to be worth it.

**kwmech** · 07-21-2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bears63

I am really not looking forward to doing the king pins but the end result is going to be worth it.

Hardest part is getting the actual top cone out of the C. Sometimes they can be a real bear to get out. I've had to get them hot with a torch and rap on it with my 3/4'' impact. If they are that tight I already have the new ones buttered up with Anti-seized and snap them back in while it is still hot. Takes a 7/8'' hex

sweetk30 · 07-21-2017, 10:27 PM

few good upgrades over stock .

https://craneaxle.com/crane-dana-60-...nator-kit.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-60-King...VVnyCQ&vxp=mtr

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/l...-kit/overview/

07-19-2017, 05:43 PM	#1
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Rebuild Dana 60 Front My K30 has an axle bearing making noises on the Dana 60 front end so I am figuring I may just rebuild the whole differential and be done with it. The question I have is does anyone have any recommendations on who would have the best rebuild kits? I mean the most complete. I hate having to get things piecemeal so if someone sells a kit with everything I need for bearings, seals, etc that would save hassle. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

07-19-2017, 06:00 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,408	Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front I've been using these, they also have a wheel bearing kit with seals. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-60-King...id=1365184528&

07-19-2017, 09:51 PM	#3
GSOUTHERN Active Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: ALVA, FLORIDA Posts: 113	Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front Off Road Design has some nice kits

07-20-2017, 08:27 AM	#4
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front I checked out both and I am liking the convenience of Off Road Design. I am not a big fan of ebay but I used them if I have to. Thanks for the info, guys! __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

07-21-2017, 06:44 AM	#5
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front I've used ORD and also a company called East Cost Gear Supply. When I went through my d60 on my 91, I had it stripped down to the bare housing. Everything I purchased was from ECGS, and it was nice stuff priced right. Ah the memories of replacing the king pins..... __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

07-21-2017, 10:29 AM	#6
Bears63 ...just another truck junkie.. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 698	Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front I came across East Coast Gear in my searching but haven't taken a closer look yet. I am really not looking forward to doing the king pins but the end result is going to be worth it. __________________ Mike "Bear" Shea

07-21-2017, 10:27 PM	#8
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Rebuild Dana 60 Front few good upgrades over stock . https://craneaxle.com/crane-dana-60-...nator-kit.html http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-60-King...VVnyCQ&vxp=mtr https://www.summitracing.com/parts/l...-kit/overview/ __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.



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