The Artec Industries Ford Dana 60 Front Ram Mount & Truss for 1978-1979 trucks turns the early kingpin 60 into a proper foundation for a linked, full-hydro front end. A 3/8" steel truss top ties the whole housing together, and an integrated 1/4" ram mount — bent to match the 78-79 Ford knuckle geometry — carries a double-ended hydraulic steering ram down low where it is braced and protected. A 1/4" bridge connects the mount to the truss so hits go into the structure, not your steering.
Features
- 3/8" mild steel truss top with 1/4" ram mount, bridge, and gussets, CNC cut and bent
- Bend angles matched to the 1978-1979 Ford Dana 60 knuckles
- Compatible with PSC Motorsports and Howe Performance double-ended rams
- Ram mount doubles as an axle skid plate, plus a bolt-on plate for easy gear removal
- Clearanced for rotated knuckles and pinions on high-pinion-friendly builds
- Drainage holes in the ram mount and gussets shed mud and cut weight
- Link joints mount about 8" from the axle centerline for clean 3-link geometry
- Made in the USA
This assembly fits the 1978-1979 Ford front Dana 60 only — the knuckle angles on later Ford, GM, and Dodge 60s are different, and Artec builds separate versions for those. Installation is cut, fit, tack, and stitch-weld work for a competent fabricator, and the bare steel needs paint when you are done. Not running hydro? The Ford 78-79 60 Front Truss is the truss-only route. For 1985-1991.5 axles see the Ford Front 60 Ram Mount & Truss '85-'91.5, and find related bracing in axle reinforcements.
Ford Dana 60 Front Ram Mount & Truss 1978-1979 FAQs
Does this fit anything besides the 78-79 Ford axle?
No. The truss bends and ram-mount angle are specific to the 1978-1979 Ford front Dana 60 knuckle geometry, so it will not sit correctly on later Ford, GM, or Dodge 60 housings. Artec makes dedicated ram mount trusses for the 1985-1991.5 Ford, Chevy, and Dodge front 60s.
What ram and steering parts do I need to finish the job?
The mount is sized for PSC Motorsports and Howe Performance double-ended hydraulic rams. Most builders complete the system with a full-hydro tie rod kit and matching high-steer components. The mount geometry keeps the ram shaft and tie rod inline when installed as designed.
How involved is installation?
This is a weld-on kit for experienced fabricators: cut factory brackets as needed, fit and tack the truss, gussets, bridge, and ram mount, then stitch-weld to keep the housing from warping. Everything ships as bare, unfinished steel so you can weld to clean metal — prime and paint after it cools.
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