Another Dana 60 question...
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From: Thomasville, GA
Another Dana 60 question...
How do you get the stupid spindles off of there?
Sorry for all the questions, only front axles I've ever worked on before were older Dana 44's and that was several years ago.
Sorry for all the questions, only front axles I've ever worked on before were older Dana 44's and that was several years ago.
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The spindles that the hubs ride on? Most of the parts stores like Autozone and O'Reilly's rent a slide hammer with an attachment that threads onto the spindle. Worked well for my Dana 60 rebuild.
Good luck.
Rusty
Good luck.
Rusty
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From: Brandon, MB
Those solid forged puppies are kinda spendy, but they're supposed to be really strong. The slide hammer thing would be pretty slick. I just gently tapped my spindles (not on the threaded part) with a rubber mallet and then wiggled them off
i ain't rite
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
when i need to remove the spindles to get the axles out, i pop the kingpins out. it is easier and quicker than trying to split the spindles from the housing
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From: Ashland City, TN
There are 3 ways to get spindles off.
2x4 and a BFH.
Buzzgun.
Slide Hammer.
I've yet to find a place with the slide hammer attachment.
With a 2x4 and a hammer you work the spindle loose in a circle and it will come out.
With the buzzgun, you just buzz behind the flange to buzz it out.
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From: Thomasville, GA
I'm planning on replacing the ball joints as well, but I need to get the spindles off to replace the brake rotor shields. The ones on there are all bent to hell...
Any tricks to putting the spindles back on? Should I get a new bearing/seal kit for them?
Any tricks to putting the spindles back on? Should I get a new bearing/seal kit for them?
More Turbo
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From: Missouri
Just looked this joint up and found this if helpful..on sale...
Spicer 5-806X 4x4 axle u-joint for Dana 60 front ends