Would you pay $1200 for a kingpin 60.

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Mr.Smith

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Georgetown,Ky

• Apr 14, 2016

• #1

I have found two different kingpin 60's. One is entirely complete steering and axle. The other is missing something steering wise, (crossover bar maybe) but is already 4.10 geared. Haven't checked for lockers in either one yet. Just curious what you all think about the price.

 

foxwar71

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Foxboro, MA

• Apr 14, 2016

• #2

All depends on location. Around here in New England, front 60's are easily had for $2-300. Go to the opposite coast though and expect to pay like a grand. I assume you're looking at a Ford HP drivers drop 60, they never have lockers factory so don't get your hopes up

 

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Mr.Smith

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Georgetown,Ky

• Apr 14, 2016

• #3

Yes, 79 HP, Drivers drop, kingpin. And an 88 same stats.

 

cal

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Hammertown, USA

• Apr 14, 2016

• #4

That's on the high side of what people seem to pay, but they do pay it.

Myself, I want to say I wouldn't pay more than 5 or 6 hundred, but then I don't see them for sale every week like I did 10 years ago either so maybe more.

 

POLAR_JEEP_04

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Ohio

• Apr 14, 2016

• #5

that's about what they sell for around my parts for a 79 HP KP 60. you can get the later ball joint models a little cheaper.

 

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trippled

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colorado springs, co

• Apr 14, 2016

• #6

They usually go for 1000 to 1400 around here if complete. I picked mine up complete but disassembled for 800.

 

old_man

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Loveland, Colorado

• Apr 14, 2016

• #7

You should pick up two for me, I'll pay for them, then I will pay for your gas to haul them out to ColoradoFest.

 

POLAR_JEEP_04

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Ohio

• Apr 14, 2016

• #8

foxwar71 said:

All depends on location. Around here in New England, front 60's are easily had for $2-300. Go to the opposite coast though and expect to pay like a grand. I assume you're looking at a Ford HP drivers drop 60, they never have lockers factory so don't get your hopes up

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Ross, you should get some then sell them at Cherokee Crawl. You might be able to get your trip paid for that way. I'd buy one.

 

POSJ

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Minot ND, Unfortunately

• Apr 14, 2016

• #9

If you're looking for a front 60, looking into the super duty axles, 05+ and you get 35 spline inner and outer shafts. They are way cheaper than the KP 78-79 axles.

 

89eliminator

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Delphi, IN

• Apr 14, 2016

• #10

POLAR_JEEP_04 said:

Ross, you should get some then sell them at Cherokee Crawl. You might be able to get your trip paid for that way. I'd buy one.

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as would I.

can't get one around here for less than $800.

 

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Mr.Smith

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Georgetown,Ky

• Apr 14, 2016

• #11

I agree the super 60 is generally easier to find but the kingpin 60, the later model kingpin has more room than any of the others on the short tube side, so there is no need to cut into the pumpkin for bucket clearances, and of course the ease of high steer with nothing more than purchasing the new arms. Not to mention the place that has these axles charges the same for a Ball joint as he does the kingpins. Weird I know, but he does it that way.

 

POLAR_JEEP_04

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Ohio

• Apr 14, 2016

• #12

sounds like you need to shop around some...

 

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Mr.Smith

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Georgetown,Ky

• Apr 15, 2016

• #13

Yeah, the fact that no one was really over the top.... "Hell yeah buy em" I assume I can do better. So I may try to talk him down and if he won't budge I will move on. Thanks to all for the replies.

 

NW-ZJ-SCOTT

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NE Texas

• Apr 15, 2016

• #14

POSJ said:

If you're looking for a front 60, looking into the super duty axles, 05+ and you get 35 spline inner and outer shafts. They are way cheaper than the KP 78-79 axles.

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That's my route, in many ways the 05+ SD60's are much beefier than a KP60

 

Hypoid

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Golden, CO

• Apr 15, 2016

• #15

I saw one here listed for $1300. The ad was not up for long. I listed a BJ D-60 for $800, it did not last 24 hours. Turns out the buyer's room-mate just bought a KP D-60, both were happy with their purchase.

 

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XJ=Fun

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Klamath Falls

• Apr 15, 2016

• #16

yes

 

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616_97xj

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Michigan

• Apr 15, 2016

• #17

here in michigan, i paid 800 for a set out of a 79, rear was missing a shaft, and gears were junk, otherwise compelete.

 

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Mr.Smith

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Georgetown,Ky

• Apr 18, 2016

• #18

Well, I haven't made any headway on this purchase, but I was given an old 1 ton chevy today with a 14BFF under it. So, at least there is a "no cost to get it" jump start for me.

 

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Rubiconkeith

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Lake villa il

• Apr 18, 2016

• #19

I have two front superduty 60's one complete minus calipers and another missing short shaft and wheel bearing. Comes with a rear 10.5 sterling I'm looking for $800 but I'm just north of chicago.

 

freerider15

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FoCo, Crawlorado

• Apr 18, 2016

• #20

Would I again?

No.

These days it makes more sense to dump that money into an aftermarket housing, instead of a 30+ year old axle.

This also depends on how much you plan to keep.

Me, I ended up only keeping the housing/bearing caps, spindles, hubs, and caliper mounts. Every bearing, seal, etc. got replaced on mine...as well as shafts, gears, lockouts, knuckles, kingpins, etc.

Now, I'd probably look into something like a SOLID axle housing, Inner C's, knuckles, etc. and build it to accept OEM length shafts.

A SOLID axle (just using them as an example) HP D60 housing and knuckles is ~$1300. Add some Tube and your not *too* far off of where I was with a stock, 30+ year old housing.