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A DOM Tubing Steering Kit Dana 60 builders can customize provides something a fixed-length linkage cannot: material that can be measured around the actual axle, knuckles, steering box, and suspension. That flexibility is valuable on Kingpin swaps and lifted trucks, but it also makes accurate fabrication and geometry planning essential.
East West Off Road combines the tubing with a complete Dana 60 Kingpin steering kit, including billet arms, Kingpin bushings, ES-series ends, threaded bungs, jam nuts, studs, and mounting hardware for a crossover and high steer conversion.
Why Custom Link Lengths Matter on Modified 4x4s
Solid axle swaps rarely share identical steering-box locations, wheelbases, suspension mounts, or axle positions. Even two trucks using Dana 60 Kingpin axles can require different tie-rod and drag-link lengths. Preselected dimensions without vehicle measurements can create poor thread engagement, limited adjustment, or interference.
Lift height also changes drag-link angle. If its operating arc conflicts with axle movement or the track bar, the vehicle may experience bump steer or wander. Low links face trail impacts, making both geometry and clearance part of the fabrication plan.
How Crossover and High Steer Define the Tube Layout
Crossover establishes the drag-link route
A crossover drag link reaches from the pitman arm to the passenger-side high steer arm. Its length, angle, and mounting points determine how it moves during suspension travel. A longer cross-axle path may provide better geometry than a short, steep factory-style link when correctly coordinated.
High steer establishes the raised mounting plane
High steer arms move the tube connections above the Kingpin knuckles. This raises the tie rod away from obstacles and may flatten the drag link. The links must still clear wheels, tires, springs, shocks, the differential cover, brakes, and other nearby components at full motion.
DOM Tubing Steering Kit Dana 60 Component Overview
The kit supplies two drawn-over-mandrel tubes. One is 54 inches long and the other is 43 inches long. Both use a 1.50-inch outside diameter, 1.00-inch inside diameter, and .250-inch wall. They become the custom tie rod and drag link after measuring, cutting, and qualified welding.
Two left-hand and two right-hand 7/8-18 weld bungs are included, along with two left-hand and two right-hand matching jam nuts. Opposing thread directions support linkage adjustment after fabrication. The drag-link ends are ES2026R and ES2027L; the tie-rod ends are ES2234L and ES2234R.
The remaining system includes one driver-side and one passenger-side 1.25-inch domestic billet steel arm, a five-hole pattern on each, bronze Kingpin bushings, ten 180,000 PSI-rated fine-thread studs, tapered nuts, grease fittings, spacers, screws, and two additional jam nuts. A pitman arm is optional.
Verified Package Specifications
Component
Verified specification
Axle and configuration
Dana 60 Kingpin; crossover and high steer
DOM tube 1
54-inch length; 1.50-inch OD; 1.00-inch ID; .250-inch wall
DOM tube 2
43-inch length; 1.50-inch OD; 1.00-inch ID; .250-inch wall
Weld bungs
Two LH and two RH; 7/8-18 thread
Fabrication jam nuts
Two LH and two RH; 7/8-18 thread
Drag-link ends
ES2026R and ES2027L with hardware
Tie-rod ends
ES2234L and ES2234R with hardware
High steer arms
Two domestic billet steel arms; 1.25-inch thick; five-hole pattern
Kingpin parts
One set of bronze bushings
Arm mounting
Ten 1/2-inch fine-thread studs rated at 180,000 PSI; ten tapered nuts
Other parts
Two screws, two grease fittings, two spacers, and two jam nuts
Pitman arm
Optional; not standard
Origin
Made in the USA
What Heavy-Wall DOM Adds to the System
DOM describes a manufacturing process that produces consistent tube dimensions and a smooth, controlled form. In this kit, the .250-inch wall leaves substantial material around the 1.00-inch ID while maintaining a 1.50-inch OD. Those verified dimensions create a heavy-duty basis for off-road linkage; they are not a substitute for correct design or weld quality.
The weld bungs provide the 7/8-18 threaded interfaces for the ES-series ends. Left- and right-hand threads make fine adjustment practical, while jam nuts lock the finished settings. Thread engagement, straightness, heat control, weld preparation, and final inspection belong to a qualified fabricator; generic instructions should not be invented for a safety-critical link.
Billet Arms and Kingpin Hardware Complete the Load Path
The tubes transmit steering force to 1.25-inch billet arms mounted over the Kingpin assemblies. Five holes provide placement flexibility, but a fabricator must select positions that protect joint range and clearance. Bronze bushings support the Kingpins, and high-strength studs clamp the arms to properly prepared mounts.
Every interface matters. A strong tube cannot compensate for a loose arm, worn steering end, binding joint, damaged mounting surface, or poor Kingpin condition.
Checking Geometry Before Any Tube Is Cut
Establish ride height and steering-box position, then map the pitman arm, arm holes, axle centerline, track bar, and surrounding components. The intended drag-link and track-bar arcs should be evaluated through compression, droop, and articulation. On other suspension types, the axle's actual travel path must guide link placement.
Also move the steering from lock to lock while checking wheel, tire, spring, shock, brake, and differential clearance. A correctly designed system may reduce bump steer caused by poor geometry, but the final result depends on link lengths, mounting points, suspension motion, fabrication tolerances, and alignment.
Builds Suited to Custom DOM Linkage
The package suits Dana 60 Kingpin rock crawlers, lifted Chevy and GM trucks, Jeep conversions, overlanders, solid axle swaps, custom one-ton trucks, and trail rigs with oversized tires. It is particularly relevant when a vehicle's dimensions make fixed-length linkage inappropriate.
Fitment, Professional Installation, and Inspection
Before ordering, verify axle identity, knuckle style, arm-mounting condition, steering box and sector shaft, pitman-arm interface, suspension and track bar, wheel backspacing, tires, brakes, differential cover, and expected travel. Determine whether an optional pitman arm or other vehicle-specific changes are necessary.
The tubes require measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding. A qualified fabricator or experienced steering professional should create the links, inspect the welds, set correct thread engagement, and verify the assembly through full motion. Final alignment should establish toe and steering centering under applicable vehicle guidance.
In service, inspect arm fasteners, steering ends, grease points, welds, jam nuts, Kingpin support, and clearance marks. Impacts or a change in steering response call for renewed inspection; maintenance intervals should follow relevant instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which axle applications does this tubing kit support?
The complete package is intended for Dana 60 Kingpin axle applications using crossover and high steer. Exact fitment depends on the knuckles, steering box, pitman arm, suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, and custom linkage route, so each vehicle must be verified.
Are bronze Kingpin bushings included?
Yes. One set of Dana 60 bronze Kingpin bushings comes with the package. They support the upper Kingpin assemblies beneath the high steer arms. Proper fit, lubrication, related component condition, and inspection remain necessary during installation and future service checks.
What sizes are the supplied DOM tubes?
The two lengths are 54 inches and 43 inches. Each tube is 1.50-inch OD, 1.00-inch ID, and .250-inch wall. These are fabrication lengths, not guaranteed finished dimensions for any specific truck or swap before either link is measured and built.
Which ends connect to the fabricated links?
ES2026R and ES2027L are supplied for the drag link. ES2234L and ES2234R are supplied for the tie rod. Their hardware is included. The fabricator must preserve correct orientation, articulation, thread engagement, and clearance through full steering lock and axle travel.
Does a DOM Tubing Steering Kit Dana 60 build require welding?
Yes. Separate 7/8-18 weld bungs must be fitted and welded into the cut tubes. Accurate steering fabrication is safety-critical, so a qualified fabricator or experienced steering professional should perform and inspect the work before the completed vehicle is ever driven.
Is the pitman arm included with the kit?
No. The pitman arm is optional. Its design must match the steering box, sector shaft, drag-link end, lift, and desired geometry. Confirm those interfaces before choosing an optional arm or reusing an existing one in the finished Dana 60 conversion.
Will custom DOM links eliminate bump steer?
No. Custom lengths allow the geometry to be tailored, but bump steer depends on drag-link and track-bar arcs, suspension travel, axle location, mounting points, alignment, and fabrication accuracy. Correct planning may reduce bump steer or steering wander without guaranteeing elimination.
Can the package support lifted and oversized-tire projects?
Those are intended applications when a compatible Kingpin Dana 60 is present. Builders must still verify steering loads, wheel and tire clearance, full sweep, suspension motion, and every mounting interface before fabrication for consistently safe and predictable finished vehicle operation.
Final Thoughts
A DOM Tubing Steering Kit Dana 60 fabricators can size to the vehicle provides valuable flexibility for custom builds. East West Off Road pairs that material with the matching ends, bungs, billet arms, Kingpin support, and hardware. Measure the complete layout first, then rely on qualified welding, alignment, and inspection.