Dana 60 High Steer Arms Install - JK 1 Ton Swap Video Series 

Another great video to add to this series. Thanks

Love this series of videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

Wow great job.. cant wait for the next video

So... after watching your series (thank you) and seeing you drill the holes at a slite angle. I decided to used a Milwaukee stepped bit that goes to one inch (#8 -1").. and 😄👍. The holes are straight as an arrow. You can nearly get all the way through on one side, then flip the knuckle and finish the other way. Thank you for doing the learning for us! 😉👍

Love this channel can't wait to see the next video!!!! Learn so much from you man

I will agree with some of the other comments on here, I like the longer videos as well, the more knowledge the better for me, thanks for all the great videos Ben, I learn something on every one of them 👍🏼

Loving these vids, cant wait to do this to my LJ

Ben, you're awesome!!! Love the the videos. Big inspiration to me. I'm in the process of doing one tons myself. At first I was at a loss knowing what exactly what I needed. Thanks to you and your 1 ton videos I got the ball rolling. Keep up the good work.

this has helped me so much you have no idea haha thank you!! continuing to follow on insta and continuing to be a huge fan!

Sitting here..watching the video..eating bacon..MERICA🤟

I like that setup better than the one from Artec, and can't beat it for the price. Just so anyone watching knows, you can actually use the stock Ford steering by re-drilling the taper on the JK pitman arm. The D60 knuckles already have a fairly high mounting point for the tie rod/ drag link. Plus, you can buy tie rod ends at any parts store if you break on on the trail. I can post a video of my setup if anyone wants to see it. Those came out GREAT though!

Cant wait for the next episode keep um coming

I got the same bit set from Harbor Freight... No complaints here. I use it in my drill press... Very good bit set for the money. Nice having a wood case too.

Your tie rod is gonna nice and high! Good job ben

Just got my high steer from Barnes for the LJ. Installing the 60 within the next few weeks can’t wait to see how it performs

Great video and info 👍

Great in depth video Ben, since you started your one ton swap vids and all the welding on it you "forced" me to take up learning how to weld.... 👍... and as far as the length of the videos I prefer the longer in depth, keep up the great work!

just some side info from someone who has done this as well. remember that raising that raising that track bar front and rear also raises your roll axis or center. sort of like a pivot point for your suspension. this comes in handy for lifted vehicles in corners and off camber situations on the trail. also, having a flatter track bar/ drag link also means that as your suspension travels up and down it won't move as much side to side, this helps in numerous ways including mitigating bump steer even if the track bar and drag link aren't the same length. Another thing us one ton guys use to combat steering angle loss is a wagoneer pitman arm, its straighter and longer than the stock jk pitman. forewarning, this won't work for anyone using the stock jk track bar mount as it will hit it. Great job on the pre and post heat. preheat is great for anything cast as like me, you got your axles from a junk yard, which means they're used. cast likes to soak up all sorts of oils and junk and pre heat along with a wire brush really helps to get as much as possible out. pre and post heat also helps to reduce stress cracks, this isn't as common on cast steel as much as iron and such but still great practice. lastly, that preheat really helps to give your welder more "oomf". Loving the root and top pass, looks like you're picking up on those welding skills quickly, great job man loving to see another guy doing it himself. heck, i think i finally might make a jeep related vid tonight!

I’m about to undertake this very project on my JK. My productivity the past two days has seriously suffered since I came across your videos! Not to mention that the wife is not really happy with the monster you’re creating. Hey, I ask for forgiveness rather than permission. Can’t wait to see the install. I hope to have mine done for Carolina Beach Jeep Topless Day!

Barnes makes some sweet stuff

Awesome video bro!

Getting closer and closer. Bet you can’t wait to get these in your jeep.

Lol I just drilled my knuckles today. Yah I bent 2 of those drill bits. Probably user error 😂 they did fix the bolt fitment issue or I just got lucky and my bolt slid in and out no problem. Great vid though. Definitely helped me. Hopefully I’ll get to weld mine up this week sometime

Good video, thanks

Outstanding!... I love how you always say "Easy"... LOL LOL

Cool video! I’m not a fan of the ball joint Dana 60 but they are more plentiful than the kingpin 60. I’m glad there’s some upgrades for them like this. I might have to resort to one someday!!

Good job son 👍🏻

I got that set of bits at harbor freight, they are garbage as you'd expect. Good enough for a few uses on the cheap.

I wish I had the knowledge to do what you're doing. Also, an understanding wife. hahah

I thought Ben was gonna do the drill bit dance when that music kicked in at 12:00. LoL

This same drill bit set is sold at Harbor Freight. The quality is actually good for the price. These bits are meant to be ran at low speed in a press with good lubrication.

😍😍😍😍

Great video Ben. Would a step bit work on the knuckles?

What wire were you using? What about stick welding it....? Do they make any stick recommendations? What about torqueing that bolt from the beginning so you eliminate the stress from final torqueing..?

I would run another stringer or two on the driver side knuckle. The top in the final shot looks like you undercut it and while it might be super strong there is a chance that it isn't as strong as if it wasn't undercut. Also great job on the videos! These should help so many people out who are worried about what is involved to go to tons! (If you pause it right here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-deVO0fv2rQE.html you can see the undercut)

What mig wire are you running when for welding the hi steer arms to the knuckle ?

You need to go to King of the Hammers next year.You appear to be one of the only RU-vidrs to miss it this year. Bummer!!

Have you run into any issues on the tie rod clearing the diff cover at full lock? Or any heim joints binding while flexed out and turning?

That's one thing that drives me nuts about off road equipment is all the logos. You see logos at every different suspension component. I would weld in the company name and then grind it down flat

Hey Ben...what video covers assembly of the hub on the front 60? Especially what seals you may have left out

What did u set your welder too ?

What kinda welding wire did you use for this and your trusses on the diff? Regular welding wire or the crown alloy 44-30?

Do these sit up as high as the bolt-on high steer arms ?

Are those vacuum vents on your knuckles? The little nipple? Where did you score those at?

I know I about 3 years late to the party. However if I’m not to worried about the high steer would it be possibly to run more stock stuff with the truss kit?

Whats the point in the 1” bolt. Wouldnt the 5/8 or whatever factory size work fine? And what purpose is the bolt serving? Rigidity?

I'm really curious to know if your steering geometry, mainly lock to lock, is perfect on a JK. My understanding is that's the biggest challenge with all the weld on kits.

Nice welds Ben.What is that big yellow cord?

I'm curious to know what's going on with the dryer and home Depot bucket?

Could you remove the vacuum line fittings and just weld the hole on the knuckles ?

Ben. You use gas when youre welding mig. Have u ever welded using the gasless flux core? Maybe i need to use gas. Is there a difference in the end game?

What did you use for steering after you installed it in your JK?

So it is cast steel? Hearing so many different opinions on cast steel or iron.

Long shot but would this kit be feasible on a dana 30? I don’t mind modifying it to to the contours of the outer knuckles.

I have read that the knuckles are cast steel where as the pumpkin is cast iron... 2 different processes?

Did you know about the Reid Racing 60 knuckles?

Do you know if it’ll clear a 4.5” bs wheel 17” diameter?

Will they work on the aam 9.25?

Can I get some feedback on aftermarket brakes for my 10' JKU. I want to upgrade the brakes and don't know what way to go.

How are you going to address the issue with the different bolt patterns?

Is it just mine or is the driver side have tons more room for backspace than the passenger side? It's really playing g with my OCD

you will get better and flatter welds if you turn up your amps a bit.

As of right now what are you up to as far as cost go? Even add in tools you may have bought for the build process for those who may not have all the tools. Even those cheap ass drill bits😂😂 By the way good find good ones can be well over $25.00.

Why is uptown funk in the playlist for this series?

Dawm some beffe pice wao

spend the coin now while your building. go with aluminum steering. tmr, barnes, bunch of companys sell just jk kits but im sure you can call most and give them your measurments.

What you say 44 vs 60

can you do a break down on cost for someone that went out and got the dana 60 like you did from the junk yard. I have been following you from the start but going back and adding the total cost is a time thing. thanks

Strong 💪 has America

I have the same set of drill bits you just have to learn how Sharpen them! Not rocket science by the way ! LOL

Why would i want a ford in my jeep next their will be a ford mustang conversion

thats not a grade 8 bolt it is lamalloy gr 12

YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD BE PROUD OF ALL THE EXCELLENT WORK. PRIDE IS A GREAT THING INSTEAD OF JUST BEING SOME RICH BOY WHO JUST PLOPS DOWN HIS CREDIT CARD """OR MOMMY AND DADDY'S """" CREDIT CARD. THAT SHIT PISSES ME OFF!!!! I SAVE FOR EVERYTHING I HAVE. FEELS GREAT NOT TO BE IN DEBT. Shane P. 🤪