Reid Racing DANA 60 D60001CR - Manual

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PAGE #1 of 1 Orig. 08/12/03 Rev. 8/22/06
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NUMBERS
D60001CL &
D60001CR
Reid Racing’s high strength Dana 60 knuckles are designed to be a direct replacement for Chevy style kingpin
knuckles. They will fit on Dodge kingpin axles, but the steering arms are 1.5” lower than the stock Dodge arms.
The knuckles will also fit on Ford kingpin axles, but Chevy or Dodge “outers” will need to be used. “Outers” in-
clude spindles, hubs, bearings, rotors, calipers, caliper mounting brackets, and outer axle (stub) shafts.
A 5th bolt hole has been added to the top of the Reid Racing knuckle for use in high steer applications. Adding the
5th stud or bolt to your high steer arms will increase the strength of your steering. Use the drawing below to deter-
mine the location of the 5th hole on your steering arms and drill a 1/2” diameter hole. Mount the arms using blue
loctite on the bolts or studs and torque them to 80 ft. lbs. Re-torque after the first outing.
If you do not use high steer or do not want to modify 4 hole steering arms, simply do no use this bolt hole. A short
1/2” 20 bolt can be used to plug the unused hole and to keep it clean and free of debris.
NOTE: Reid Racing now stocks high strength ARP studs for mounting high steer arms. Call for details.
INSTALLATION
5th BOLT HOLE
STEERING STOPS
Remove the original knuckles from the vehicle. The original spindle studs can be removed by striking them with a
soft faced hammer. New spindle studs are available from Reid Racing (part # D60101K) if needed. Clean and
inspect all the original parts, replacing any damaged or worn components. Using a hammer and punch, tap in 6
spindle studs from the back side of the knuckle until fully seated. Install the knuckle on the vehicle according to a
factory service manual making sure to torque all fasteners to the original specs. Before use, completely grease
the upper and lower kingpins.
The steering stops on Reid Racing knuckles are “cast in” to prevent the common bending of the stock style adjust-
able bolts. The stops are intentionally cast long so adjustments can be made by grinding the tips of the stops to fit.
After the knuckles are installed and the toe in is set, cycle the steering back and forth grinding small amounts of the
stop until the desired degree of steering is set. Make sure to check for u-joint binding and yoke to yoke interference
at full lock in both directions, if binding or contact occurs, axle breakage will happen. If a stock style adjustable
steering stop is desired, the cast in stop can be cut off at the knuckle then drilled and tapped for a 3/8” bolt.
WARRANTY
All “Off Road Products” sold by Reid Racing, Inc. are intended to be used for “off road” and “off highway” use only, and are
NOT designed, manufactured or approved for use on any public road or highway. Due to the intended use of the products of-
fered, all “Off Road Products” are sold without any warranties of fitness for purpose or use, merchantability, or any other kind,
either expressed or implied, whether written or oral, by Reid Racing, Inc., or its past, present or future officers, directors, princi-
pals, agents, employees, legal representatives, trustees, parents, associates, affiliates, subsidiaries, division, partners, heirs,
executors, administrators, purchasers, predecessors, or successors. The buyer of these “Off Road Products” bears and as-
sumes the entire risk of loss or injury as to the fitness for purpose or use, merchantability, durability and performance of these
“Off Road Products” and assumes the entire cost of any necessary maintenance, service or repair. Reid Racing, Inc. will not
be liable for any subsequent, resulting or consequential damages, expenses, losses or injuries arising from or out of the use,
misuse, or improper installation of any “Off Road Product”.
HEAVY DUTY DANA 60 STEERING KNUCKLE
Center Line
1.096 in.
1/2-20 UNF Thread