gophergunner
10-22-2009, 21:26
Just how strong is a Dana 60 front axle with kingpins?
I think my biggest concern would be the kingpins and wheel bearings.
Diff is from a 1985 GMC 1 ton, will it be able to handle the weight of a steel 6V-53 Detroit Diesel? At around or just under 2000 lbs of motor it seems like a lot for a front end. But then again, could it be any worse than a cummins in a truck with a snow plow on the front end?
Will I be going through wheel bearings like crazy, be wearing out the kingpins every month or anything like that?
Just curious what everyone else thinks.
I think my biggest concern would be the kingpins and wheel bearings.
Diff is from a 1985 GMC 1 ton, will it be able to handle the weight of a steel 6V-53 Detroit Diesel? At around or just under 2000 lbs of motor it seems like a lot for a front end. But then again, could it be any worse than a cummins in a truck with a snow plow on the front end?
Will I be going through wheel bearings like crazy, be wearing out the kingpins every month or anything like that?
Just curious what everyone else thinks.