EMF 8607-80026-KIT Standard Dana 60 Ball Joint Kit - Ford and Dodge

The EMF 8607-80026-KIT is the standard-size set-of-4 rebuildable Dana 60 ball joint kit for Ford Super Duty F250/F350/F450/F550 4WD, Ford Excursion 4WD, and 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD trucks with factory-spec steering knuckle bores. Replacing sealed factory joints with a fully greaseable, adjustable, and rebuildable design, the upper housing measures 1.751" and the lower measures 1.979" - sized to the OEM Dana 60 bore. This is not the oversized version for worn knuckles; verify bore condition before ordering if prior ball joint work has been done on the front axle.

The EMF 8607-80026-KIT standard Dana 60 rebuildable ball joint kit fits factory-spec Dana 60 front axle applications across Ford Super Duty, Ford Excursion, and 1994-1999 Dodge Ram HD trucks; includes all four joints, installation hardware, and press cup.

Standard or Oversized Dana 60 Kit

This standard-size kit is correct for the vast majority of Dana 60 trucks on a first-time or unmodified knuckle replacement. The standard housings develop a tight press fit in factory-spec Dana 60 steering knuckle bores. If bore condition is uncertain after prior ball joint history, measure before ordering. The oversized kit is the correct path when standard no longer achieves adequate press fit. Both are identical in rebuildable design and strength - the only difference is housing OD.

If bore condition is uncertain, remove the old joints, measure the bore in four places, average the readings, and compare to the standard housing specs above. If the standard housing retains a tight press fit, this kit is the correct choice - confirm bore spec and proceed with confidence.

Why EMF Outlasts Sealed Dana 60 Joints

Factory sealed Dana 60 ball joints are discarded at replacement - the entire unit comes out when worn. EMF ball joints keep the housing in the knuckle through every service cycle. When the joint develops play, the set screw comes out, the threaded ring gets tightened, the set screw goes back in, and the joint gets greased - done on-truck, no removal required. When worn past adjustment, only the internal race and pin are replaced on-truck.

This matters most on diesel-torque and heavy-tow platforms. The 7.3L and 6.0L Power Stroke Super Duty, the 6.4L and 6.7L Power Stroke, and the 12V and 24V Cummins-powered 1994-1999 Dodge Ram all put significant sustained load on Dana 60 steering components. A joint that can be maintained on-truck reduces the service cycle cost substantially over repeated sealed-joint replacement.

What Comes in the Box

This kit covers all four joints on both sides plus press installation hardware for the Dana 60 application.

• 1 pair upper ball joints (1.751" housing OD)
• 1 pair lower ball joints (1.979" housing OD)
• Installation hardware
• Washer and press cup (to protect the cap and ring during press installation)
• Manufacturer instructions

The washer and press cup are required during installation to protect the ring and cap - use them. No separate press cup purchase is required for this kit.

Dana 60 4WD Fitment Coverage

This kit fits all of the following Dana 60 front axle 4WD applications. Confirm your specific truck carries the Dana 60 front axle before ordering.

• 2000-2005 Ford Excursion 4WD
• 1992-1997 Ford F350 Gas and Diesel 4WD
• 1999-2024 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty 4WD
• 1999-2004 Ford F450 Super Duty 4WD
• 1999-2004 Ford F550 Super Duty 4WD
• 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD

For 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD (a different front axle and knuckle geometry), see the 2000-2002 Ram standard kit - those trucks use a different EMF part number.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

• Ordering standard on a bore that has been stretched: Measure bore condition with prior ball joint history before ordering. If the standard housing spins during a test fit, the bore is worn - use the oversized kit.
• Assuming all F250/F350 trucks have a Dana 60 front axle: Not all Super Duty trucks run the Dana 60. Confirm your axle before ordering.
• Ordering this kit for a 2000-2002 Dodge Ram: The 2000-2002 Ram 2500/3500 uses a different knuckle geometry with different housing specs and requires its own kit. This kit fits 1994-1999 Dodge Ram only.
• Skipping the washer and press cup during installation: EMF includes these to protect the ring and cap. Pressing without them can damage the installation components.
• Pressing in before confirming bore condition: Returns are not accepted once installation is attempted. Keep packaging clean until bore condition is verified.

Final Order Check

• Truck has a Dana 60 front axle - confirmed in the fitment list above
• Knuckle bore is confirmed at factory spec - standard size correct
• All four joints needed for both sides - full set confirmed
• Ball joint press and torque wrench available - not included in kit
• Return policy acknowledged - packaging stays clean until bore is verified

For a factory-spec Dana 60 knuckle on the listed Ford Super Duty, Excursion, or 1994-1999 Dodge Ram applications, the EMF 8607-80026-KIT is the correct rebuildable solution - restoring tight Dana 60 steering with joints that can be serviced on-truck rather than replaced at wear.

Dodge Ram EMF Kits by Generation

The 1994-1999 Dodge Ram uses the Dana 60 kit on this page. Later Dodge Ram generations use different knuckle geometry and require generation-specific kits.

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