Dana 70 Frontend???
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Dana 70 Frontend???
Re-mounting the axle introduces slight variation in the axle's position relative to the pivot bracket and spring, which affects the alignment.
Also, to get the axle housing off the truck, you'd have to disconnect the outer tie rod from the knuckle. Whenever you disturb the steering linkage like that, you should have it re-aligned.
Same goes for the ball joints between the axle housing and steering knuckle.
Also, to get the axle housing off the truck, you'd have to disconnect the outer tie rod from the knuckle. Whenever you disturb the steering linkage like that, you should have it re-aligned.
Same goes for the ball joints between the axle housing and steering knuckle.
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Dana 70 Frontend???
Originally posted by archangel
I worked at Carmenita ford truck center many years ago, and 50% of those guys I worked with, worked on their 4X4's in the shop and those with "spools" or welded differentials broke axles on a regular basis.
That chirping is from the axle's twisting until there is enough force/torque to cause the slower tire to skid and catch up.
That twisting will eventually cause a stress fracture and snap one of your axles.
If your tires have nearly the same rolling radius, this twisting action will slow down (fewer twists per hour before a tire slip) and your axles will last longer, but any turn you make (even those long gentle sweeping turns on the freeway) will contribute to the eventual failure.
Since you have free floating axles, you wont lose the axle/tire/brake drum assembly, and repairing it is as easy as making a wire lasso to reach inside to snag the broken piece, and stuffing the replacement back in.
My 1985 F-250 longbed 460 2WD (Former T19 converted to a C6) has floating axles, so I assume yours does also.
You might do what they did and carry a spare axle or two for the inevitable.
I helped one guy I worked with make it so they bolted into his custom hollow tube bumper, one from each side.
I worked at Carmenita ford truck center many years ago, and 50% of those guys I worked with, worked on their 4X4's in the shop and those with "spools" or welded differentials broke axles on a regular basis.
That chirping is from the axle's twisting until there is enough force/torque to cause the slower tire to skid and catch up.
That twisting will eventually cause a stress fracture and snap one of your axles.
If your tires have nearly the same rolling radius, this twisting action will slow down (fewer twists per hour before a tire slip) and your axles will last longer, but any turn you make (even those long gentle sweeping turns on the freeway) will contribute to the eventual failure.
Since you have free floating axles, you wont lose the axle/tire/brake drum assembly, and repairing it is as easy as making a wire lasso to reach inside to snag the broken piece, and stuffing the replacement back in.
My 1985 F-250 longbed 460 2WD (Former T19 converted to a C6) has floating axles, so I assume yours does also.
You might do what they did and carry a spare axle or two for the inevitable.
I helped one guy I worked with make it so they bolted into his custom hollow tube bumper, one from each side.
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Dana 70 Frontend???
Originally posted by archangel
"Question....Have you actually seen a 10.25" axleshaft?? just wondering (don't lie either)"
Answer.... YES, while working at the ford dealership, And it was BROKEN! It may have survived longer than some others but they are not indestructible.
Go on, tell me yours are indestructible, and (don't lie either).
Now for some serious good natured teasing
Hay, wait a minute!
I just thought of something!
Are you guys those tip toe through the woods "tread lightly types"?
Or are you serious, hard core "spend monday through friday fixing last weekends damage for next weekends romp and have to work as a mechanic so you can use the lift at work to fix it" type?
Do you carry a few hundred lbs of tools, and a flux core or arc welder when you head out for those "have to fix it to get it home" in the field repairs?
Do you crawl through, or leap over?
Ever have to hook up auto batteries in series and use them to try to ARC weld something just to get home to save the cost of an "AIR LIFT" (JOKE) as no tow truck would ever make it out there?
Have you ever had to use a bar of soap to seal those fuel tank punctures or cracks?
One guy I was working with had an older, lousy, friggin international Scout (that had more ford parts on it than international) and was attempting to fit an 89 F Super duty DRW rear differental into it as he was tired of "BROKEN AXLES".
Oh, I'm sorry, my bad!
You probably go months before getting a slow leak in your tire or even breaking something.
Dont get your truck dirty.
(And I didn't lie either, but I do tease real hard)
"Question....Have you actually seen a 10.25" axleshaft?? just wondering (don't lie either)"
Answer.... YES, while working at the ford dealership, And it was BROKEN! It may have survived longer than some others but they are not indestructible.
Go on, tell me yours are indestructible, and (don't lie either).
Now for some serious good natured teasing
Hay, wait a minute!
I just thought of something!
Are you guys those tip toe through the woods "tread lightly types"?
Or are you serious, hard core "spend monday through friday fixing last weekends damage for next weekends romp and have to work as a mechanic so you can use the lift at work to fix it" type?
Do you carry a few hundred lbs of tools, and a flux core or arc welder when you head out for those "have to fix it to get it home" in the field repairs?
Do you crawl through, or leap over?
Ever have to hook up auto batteries in series and use them to try to ARC weld something just to get home to save the cost of an "AIR LIFT" (JOKE) as no tow truck would ever make it out there?
Have you ever had to use a bar of soap to seal those fuel tank punctures or cracks?
One guy I was working with had an older, lousy, friggin international Scout (that had more ford parts on it than international) and was attempting to fit an 89 F Super duty DRW rear differental into it as he was tired of "BROKEN AXLES".
Oh, I'm sorry, my bad!
You probably go months before getting a slow leak in your tire or even breaking something.
Dont get your truck dirty.
(And I didn't lie either, but I do tease real hard)
(1) I never said mine was indestructable...but I am not incompetent when it comes to wheelin or fixin things either.
(2)tread lightly?? the hell is that? haha. No, seriously, I had to go to court for tearing up gov't property behind my house.
(3)I am on a college budget so i can't go out and spend money like you do.....you must be filthy rich and all!
(4)What the hell does the Scout have to do with anything said here in this post??
(5)No...I have never ever seen an axleshaft.....I just pulled out my rear chunk (differential for those who can't figure it out) without pulling the axleshafts and welded everything inside together.
Happy wheelin'
-Jason-
