Dana 27 Front Axle Parts for Jeep CJ6
Wheel Bearings, Axle Shafts, U-Joints & Seals at a Glance (1966-1971).
Why the Dana 27 Front Axle in the Jeep CJ6 Needs Attention After Decades.
Starting in 1966, the slightly beefier Dana 27 replaced the Dana 25 as the front axle in the Jeep CJ6, transferring power from the driveshaft through the U-joints and axle shafts to the wheels whenever four-wheel drive is engaged. Even with this sturdier design, moisture, sand, and constant off-road vibration take their toll on the U-joints, pinion bearings, and seals over time – driveline play, oil leaking at the differential cover, or worn king pin bearings are typical signs of age. Wheel hubs and bearings wear from the constant load as well, while steering knuckle seals harden and let moisture in. Anyone restoring a CJ6 chassis or driving it off-road should check the entire front axle regularly for bearing play, leaks, and U-joint wear.
- Axle Shafts & Seals: The complete left axle shaft and the inner axle seal for oil-tight sealing.
- Wheel Hubs & Bearing Seal: Axle hubs left or right, along with the wheel hub bearing oil seal against moisture in the bearing.
- Driveline & U-Joints: The axle shaft U-joint and the pinion nut for reliable power transfer.
- Pinion Bearings at the Differential: The inner pinion bearing kit and the outer pinion bearing kit for the pinion mount.
- Steering Knuckle Components: The king pin bearing and the right steering knuckle housing for the steering geometry.
American Brand Quality for Your Front Axle.
Axle hubs and steering knuckle housings come from Omix, while Crown Automotive covers the broadest range – from axle shafts to seals to steering knuckle components. U-joints, inner and outer pinion bearings, and the pinion nut are supplied by Dana Spicer, the original axle manufacturer. All three brands bring American engineering straight from the Dana 27's country of origin.
Your Partner for the Dana 27 Front Axle.
Whether you're replacing a single wear part or overhauling the entire front axle, we're happy to advise you on bearing play, installation order, and compatibility with your specific CJ6 model year. Orders ship from stock within the next business day, even for multiple items from this category.