Ok, lets do our dana 60 4x4 king pins
08-10-2013, 05:08 PM
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I never painted mine, but I did use the same FIPG
They call it a "grease retainer"
They call it a "grease retainer"
08-10-2013, 05:10 PM
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I have to thank you too for this write up Mark....It made life so much easier being able to come in a check that I was doing things properly from time to time. 
And I too added the sealant to the lower cup. Not because I followed my FSM..but because there was residue on the cup, and in the casting. Plus the location simple screams water infiltration. I also painted mine to cut down on corrosion.
Here's what I did.
And installed....
And I too added the sealant to the lower cup. Not because I followed my FSM..but because there was residue on the cup, and in the casting. Plus the location simple screams water infiltration. I also painted mine to cut down on corrosion.
Here's what I did.
And installed....
Glad I could help. That is a great idea, I just love good old RTV silicone...Mark
09-18-2013, 11:04 PM
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The kingpin on my drivers side was slightly grooved. I also noticed that the slot in the drivers knuckle had the same grooving on it. I put it all back together thinking a fresh spring, kingpin, and bushing with grease will keep it alive for years to come. Am I wrong? Do I need a new knuckle?
09-18-2013, 11:30 PM
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The kingpin on my drivers side was slightly grooved. I also noticed that the slot in the drivers knuckle had the same grooving on it. I put it all back together thinking a fresh spring, kingpin, and bushing with grease will keep it alive for years to come. Am I wrong? Do I need a new knuckle?
09-19-2013, 12:02 AM
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The kingpin on my drivers side was slightly grooved. I also noticed that the slot in the drivers knuckle had the same grooving on it. I put it all back together thinking a fresh spring, kingpin, and bushing with grease will keep it alive for years to come. Am I wrong? Do I need a new knuckle?
09-19-2013, 07:57 AM
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This is pretty much what I was thinking, which is why I installed it. I was just looking for someone with the same thoughts.. Perfect
11-25-2013, 08:46 PM
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I must have dain bramage, I just saw that this was caught later in the thread, See I do make mistakes 
Probably won't be the last either...Mark
Probably won't be the last either...Mark
08-26-2015, 12:47 PM
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You are right, they don't seem to carry them any more. Here is one. I searched dana 37299, the correct part #. Amazon has them also...Mark
I'm told by the shop that just did completed my front end alignment that I need more camber adjustment.
It seems Moog makes an adjustable lower king pin (part #: K992). Do you have an opinion on using the Moog K992 as opposed to the Dana 37299? Are there pros and cons?
TIA.
Jim
08-26-2015, 01:20 PM
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Mark:
I'm told by the shop that just did completed my front end alignment that I need more camber adjustment.
It seems Moog makes an adjustable lower king pin (part #: K992). Do you have an opinion on using the Moog K992 as opposed to the Dana 37299? Are there pros and cons?
TIA.
Jim
I'm told by the shop that just did completed my front end alignment that I need more camber adjustment.
It seems Moog makes an adjustable lower king pin (part #: K992). Do you have an opinion on using the Moog K992 as opposed to the Dana 37299? Are there pros and cons?
TIA.
Jim
08-26-2015, 02:32 PM
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Mark:
I'm told by the shop that just did completed my front end alignment that I need more camber adjustment.
It seems Moog makes an adjustable lower king pin (part #: K992). Do you have an opinion on using the Moog K992 as opposed to the Dana 37299? Are there pros and cons?
TIA.
Jim
I'm told by the shop that just did completed my front end alignment that I need more camber adjustment.
It seems Moog makes an adjustable lower king pin (part #: K992). Do you have an opinion on using the Moog K992 as opposed to the Dana 37299? Are there pros and cons?
TIA.
Jim
08-26-2015, 03:28 PM
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Hi Jim. Did they say why it needed more camber? Are there any suspension mods, lifts and such, that affected the camber? I really don't know enough about them to give a reasonable answer, hopefully a much more informed member will chime in. FWIW, I have always liked and sought out Moog parts and I have never questioned their quality...Mark edit: I just looked at that part and it looks like it replaces the lower king pin. It looks a bit thin to me, but that could just be the pic. I would still want to know why it needs camber adjustment though...
The shop did not give a reason for needing more camber. Their recommendation was that I install a product by Northstar (#44-910) -- I found the Moog K992 and it appears completely identical to the Northstar part.
My truck has Kelderman air bags on the front but no other mods. It is not lifted. In the print-out the shop gave me, their "Specified Range" is -0.5° to 0.5° and my actual camber is shown to be -0.5° --so right on the edge according to them. The FSM however (page 2-6), shows the acceptable range to be -1° to 1° -- so it would appear I am well within spec according to Mopar.
I went into the shop because I recently hit an unmarked cut in a road at about 40mph (thank you, sewer line crew) and knocked the truck badly out of alignment -- causing the truck to pull to the right. I suspect this was the beginning of the end of my steering box mounting plate as well.
So you clearly think a new standard Dana lower king pin is superior to the Moog adjustable king pin?
Thanks again to all.
08-26-2015, 03:35 PM
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I would go with the FSM and say you're right in the middle. You may have damaged the steering box itself. I would forget the aftermarket camber adjust and go with good old spicer king pins and check the steering box and adapter...Mark
