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Topic: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed? (Read 22612 times)
pholliday1
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Posts: 632
1990 V3500 Crew Cab
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #30 on:
August 08, 2014, 03:12:42 PM »
Sorry meant 6 to 12 play, but I see you caught that. Your 6-12 should little (very little) to none. The bottom bearing on the knuckle is your pivot point and on top your spring provides the preload that keeps things "snug".
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VETERAN AND LIFETIME NRA MEMBER. WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?
1991 V3500 CREWCAB SRW 454TBI GMC
1991 v3500 crewcab SRW 454tbi 480le 6" lift
1990 V3500 crewcab Dana 60 FF 14b 5:38 ratio 40 inch 11" lift
1989 v3500 crewcab 454TBI 5" lift
fitz
Senior Member
Posts: 2084
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #31 on:
August 09, 2014, 06:48:30 PM »
Its a victory.
I checked the 6-12 play with a crow bar and everything seemed tight.
On to the tie rod & steering stabalizer.
I set up the new tie rod using the same method I used on the drag link. I used my $10 Harbor Freight micrometer to measure the exposed threads on each end of the old parts at the adjusting collar. I installed the new parts to the same measurements, then verified overall length with a tape measure.
One more thing I did to check my work was the "poor mans alignment". I bolted a piece of 30" angle iron to the rotor on each side of the truck ( using the lug nuts). I then measured the distance across, and verified it was the same with the new tie rod installed (it was). I figure the truck went down the road straight & the steering wheel was straight before my work, I'm just trying to cure the DW.
I also installed the new steering stabilizer. Once I removed the old one, I could push it in/pull it out with no resistance (not a good sign).
I finished up and drove it down "death wobble road" as I call it. Smooth as can be, or at least as smooth as a 5/4 ton Military truck with 2" HD springs can be. I couldn't believe it. I did a u turn and tried it again, no death wobble.
Pholliday1 made reference to a "well maintained Dana 60", I think I'm getting there. I adjusted the wheel bearings, but I will pull them apart and repack the bearings, then I should be done.
A sincere thank you to everyone who offered me advice.
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pholliday1
Junior Member
Posts: 632
1990 V3500 Crew Cab
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #32 on:
August 11, 2014, 12:14:56 PM »
Big win for the home team!!!
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VETERAN AND LIFETIME NRA MEMBER. WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?
1991 V3500 CREWCAB SRW 454TBI GMC
1991 v3500 crewcab SRW 454tbi 480le 6" lift
1990 V3500 crewcab Dana 60 FF 14b 5:38 ratio 40 inch 11" lift
1989 v3500 crewcab 454TBI 5" lift
fitz
Senior Member
Posts: 2084
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #33 on:
August 11, 2014, 04:12:36 PM »
After declaring victory on the Dana 60 my next goal was to figure out how to post pictures on my so called "smart phone".
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ehjorten
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Posts: 1201
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #34 on:
August 12, 2014, 01:53:10 PM »
what were the boxes on the driver's side of the bed for?
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-Erik-
1991 V3500 - Gen V TBI 454, 4L80E, NP205, 14 bolt FF, D60, 8" Lift on 35s
1977 K20 Silverado - 350, THM350, NP203, 14 bolt FF, D44, Stock Lift on 31s
1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe - EFI350, THM350
1968 Chevrolet Step-side Pickup - 300HP L6
fitz
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Posts: 2084
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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August 12, 2014, 03:52:18 PM »
Those brackets are the antenna mounts for the Military communications radio. These old trucks have some cool features. Those hooks on the front & rear bumpers tie into the frame and can be used to airlift the truck. The rear pintle hitch swivels 360°. Check out the tool kit behind the seat. Lots more cool stuff on it. I can take more pictures if anyone is interested.
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bd
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Posts: 6454
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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August 12, 2014, 05:18:51 PM »
Quote from: fitz on August 12, 2014, 03:52:18 PM
I can take more pictures if anyone is interested.
I'd enjoy seeing more. Those are neat, purposeful vehicles. Thanks, Fitz!
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
87 R10 Silverado Fleetside 355 MPFI 700R4 3.42 Locker (aka Rusty, aka Mater)
fitz
Senior Member
Posts: 2084
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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August 12, 2014, 06:29:48 PM »
These trucks have a 24V/12V electrical system. The starter & glow plug system operate on 24 volts. Everything else is 12 volts. The way I understand it is that it was designed so you can jump start it of any heavy equipment (24 volts) that the Military owns. If the pick up has dead batterys, a big rigs 24 volt system can power up the pick ups starter and glow plugs to get the 6.2 to fire up. The 6.2 diesel has dual altanators. That round port on the passanger side grill is where the Military slave cable ( jumper cables) plugs in.
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fitz
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Posts: 2084
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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August 12, 2014, 06:36:24 PM »
The Military chains everything down on these trucks. Check out the security system (chained up steering wheel), fuel cap chain, and wheel chocks.
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ehjorten
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Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #39 on:
August 14, 2014, 10:21:03 AM »
That behind the seat shovel, axe and pick-axe set is pretty cool! How does the pick-axe head attach to the handle? I would like it to be very secure!
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-Erik-
1991 V3500 - Gen V TBI 454, 4L80E, NP205, 14 bolt FF, D60, 8" Lift on 35s
1977 K20 Silverado - 350, THM350, NP203, 14 bolt FF, D44, Stock Lift on 31s
1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe - EFI350, THM350
1968 Chevrolet Step-side Pickup - 300HP L6
fitz
Senior Member
Posts: 2084
Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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Reply #40 on:
August 14, 2014, 01:08:15 PM »
I've never had the toil kit out to check on it. Another cool feature is the riffle holders behind the sear for the passanger and driver.
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bd
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Re: Dana 60 kingpin replacement. Is a 600 ft pound torque wrench really needed?
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August 14, 2014, 05:37:48 PM »
I like that... a "toil kit."
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
87 R10 Silverado Fleetside 355 MPFI 700R4 3.42 Locker (aka Rusty, aka Mater)
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