Ford Dana 60 Front Axle Simple Swap Kit (Late Model, ’78–’97)

Everything you need to cleanly hang a late-model Ford Dana 60 up front—without the scavenger hunt.

We’ve had a pile of calls for this combo, so here it is. Built in the same spirit as our Rear Axle Simple Swaps, this front kit pares it down to exactly what a late-model (1978–1997) Ford Dana 60 needs. You only require one spring perch on this housing, so we include one. The cast side gets handled with the right plate pattern, and we include plates set up for 2.5" springs out of the box—if your build needs a different plate width, tell us and we’ll set it up before it leaves the shop.

U-bolts are the usual hang-up on these axles, so we sized the spread correctly: three at 3.25" and one at 4.125". If you’ve got one of the heavier variants with 3.5" tubes, we can swap the U-bolts to match. Curved shock brackets are included so the shocks ride up the C smoothly instead of fighting it. It’s a straightforward, weld-in solution for the DIY garage builder who’d rather be turning wrenches than chasing parts.

Key Features

• Part Number: R1143
• Designed for late-model Ford Dana 60 front axles (1978–1997)
• One-perch setup tailored to this housing
• Curved shock brackets improve clearance and shock angle on the C
• U-bolt mix matched to tube and cast side; 3.5" tube option available on request
• Plates set up for 2.5" springs; alternate widths available by request
• Welding required

What's Included

• 2 Leaf Spring Plates for 2.5" springs
• 1 Spring Perch — 3.25" axle diameter, 2.5" wide
• 2 Curved Shock Brackets (1.5" ID)
• 3 U-bolts: 10" × 5/8" × 3.25" with hardware
• 1 U-bolt: 10" × 5/8" × 4.125" with hardware

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Note

Welding required. This kit does not fit the Super Duty Dana 60. If you’re working with a 3.5" tube variant or a different spring width, let us know and we’ll swap the plates/U-bolts to match before shipping.