Ranger/ Explorer D35 TTB questions...
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Ranger/ Explorer D35 TTB questions...
Well here we go again, replacing another set of smoked front wheel bearings! This is now the second set of front wheel bearings I have replaced on this truck (90 Ranger 4x4). Other than maybe cheap quality bearings I can't see why I'm going through them so frequently. I run a good quality high temperature wheel bearing grease. The last set of bearings I bought for it were BCA Nationals, which I have had good luck with in the past. I do blame part of the problem on the retarded hub and spindle design used on these trucks, they always seem to come loose. I was wondering if anyone else has been plagued with these problems on their Rangers and Explorers. If so what have you done to fix it, I can't imagine I am the only one with this problem. This time I bought Timken brand bearings, and I am going to replace the spindle nuts and washers while I'm at it. Any and all feedback is appreciated, thanx again!
John
John
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#3
I know these little axles don't like anything 33s and bigger. A buddy of mine has a 93 Ranger with 33s and that D35 hates life! We're only running 31x10.50s on 8" wide wheels on the 90, I can't see how that would be too much tire for it. Overall this truck has a pretty easy life the GF doesn't beat on it much, she mainly runs this truck on pavement... she has it up in the sand dunes occasionally and maybe a mild 2-track here and there. If it was my truck, I would have done the EB axle swap a long time ago. I am hoping I can get away with repacking and adjusting them once a year at the very least.
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wider than stock wheels and tires aren't helping with it either. i say keep all the awesomeness of all that iss a ttb and cut teh knuckles off and weld in d44 1/2 ton ttb stuff, as well as swap the center section in. way more badass than an eb 44 swap. i may also state that i am
....and none of this is logical or worthwhile, but it sounded cool in my head.
boredom, i haz it.
....and none of this is logical or worthwhile, but it sounded cool in my head.
boredom, i haz it.
#5
wider than stock wheels and tires aren't helping with it either. i say keep all the awesomeness of all that iss a ttb and cut teh knuckles off and weld in d44 1/2 ton ttb stuff, as well as swap the center section in. way more badass than an eb 44 swap. i may also state that i am
....and none of this is logical or worthwhile, but it sounded cool in my head.
boredom, i haz it.
....and none of this is logical or worthwhile, but it sounded cool in my head.
boredom, i haz it.
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