I had posted on a stale thread... this is a different question...

How should the front rotors look for a 2000 2WD Excursion:

Photo #1 - With Studs:


OR

Photo #2 - Without Studs:



When I do searches online for parts, I get both kind. On Adv Auto the difference in price is ~$60 for no studs and $102 with studs.

Also, if with studs, do you have to remove the hub and cotter pin to remove the rotor?

Thanks,
Mr. H. J. Simpson

 

I think the top is the rotor you want. I believe the 2wd Excursions used conical bearings the are held by the hub. The rotor serves as the hub. A quick way to tell would be to pull a front wheel off and look for the extra nipple cast into the center of the rotor that the bottom one doesn't have.

Also, make sure you do not mistakenly buy rotors for an 05 F250 2wd...they are completely different because of the front end width change on Super Duties in 2005. Might be a long shot, but I did that once.

 

Hi-ya Homer!

The top one is the one you'll need for the front. The rears will look just like the bottom ones. You also need to remove the cotter pin to remove the rotor.

Be sure you grease that thing up and pack those bearings good!

Above all MAKE SURE they're torqued to the proper spec! Too tight and you'll be replacing the bearings!

 

Do you happen to know the torque specs for the bearing and the caliper pins?

Pleez?

-Homie

 

Lug nuts are 165 ft. lb.

 

I confirmed that the one with studs is the proper one to use for the front of my 2000 2wd Excursion. The one without studs is the front rotor for the 4x4.

And if you have a 2wd, you need to pop the hub, pull the cotter pin and remove the center nut. 27mm I believe. You will also have to pull and repack the inside and outside bearings on each side.

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

Yep I was just gonna add that to try and clarify the situation. 4x4 is captive rotor (rotor held on by wheel) and 4x2 the rotor has the integral hub.