APEX Front Dana 60 Differential Top Cap 1985-1997 (1-Ton Swap)

This Artec Industries APEX differential top cap welds onto the casting of a 1985-1997 kingpin or balljoint Dana 60 front axle, creating the mounting surface for the driver-side upper control arm bracket in a 1-ton front swap. Part of Artec's patent-pending APEX truss family, its peaked profile is stiffer than a flat-top plate and follows the contour of the cast-steel differential, so it drops on ready to weld with no puzzle-piece assembly. If you are building a junkyard Dana 60 for a 3-link front end, this is the piece that turns the diff casting into a proper link mount.

Features

• Patent-pending APEX peaked-top design adds rigidity over a flat-top plate
• CNC laser cut in-house from 1/4" mild steel
• CNC precision bent to drop onto the axle casting ready to weld
• Creates the mounting surface for the driver-side upper control arm bracket
• Accepts both bushing-style and Johnny Joint upper control arm mounts
• Roughly 70% less welding than earlier truss designs, so less heat warp
• Designed from Ford and Jeep 3D models for accurate fit and clearance

Fits kingpin and balljoint Dana 60 front axles from 1985-1997 — verify your casting year before ordering, and note this is bare steel that needs paint after welding. It is the diff-side companion to the APEX Front Kingpin/Balljoint 60 Swap Kit; running a 1999-2004 Super Duty axle instead, grab the SD differential top cap. Find the rest of the hardware in our complete axle sets collection.