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I'm new to trucks and I got a killer deal on a 2000 F150. One of the issues is the rear axle. It moves up and down (rear passenger) way too much. I've been searching for the last two hours but still having trouble figuring out if I need to replace the axle shaft, axle bearings, or u joints. I have posted a youtube video so please check it out and many thanks in advance for any help received.
That's quite a lot of play. The bearing is definitely gone and I'm sure there are a considerable amount of metal particles suspending in the fluid. The big question is if the bearing race on the axle or in the housing was worn through. If not you probably could take your chances and clean it up and replace just the bearing. Otherwise I too would suggest replacing the whole rear axle as an assembly.
BIG... if you look at the auto parts yard or similar, you can buy the rear axle that goes from one wheel to the other as a unit.. You don't necessarily need the springs or shocks. You will get the center gear set, housing, with a brake on each end and the internal axle shafts and bearings....... this keeps you from doing several days or disassembly and new parts install... plus you don't have to know anything about the internal setup / back lash/ bearing preload / if you replace the entire unit.
Thank you all for the help. It's truly appreciated. One of the u-pulls around here is having a 50% off everything sale until 4/15 so I believe I'll be taking your recommendations.
If it is still in the truck, look at the drivers door jamb for the certification label. It has the VIN, tire size, etc. on it. And at the bottom of that label is the axle code. You can either match yours exactly or shop around for a limited slip if yours is open or get a gear ratio you like better.
If it is still in the truck, look at the drivers door jamb for the certification label. It has the VIN, tire size, etc. on it. And at the bottom of that label is the axle code. You can either match yours exactly or shop around for a limited slip if yours is open or get a gear ratio you like better.
Thank you for this extremely important info. There's like 10 different axle shafts and I was so lost.
If that is your truck's sticker, it was originally equipped with a 8.8" 3.55 limited slip. The only better one (in my opinion) would be a 3.73 limited slip.
So like I said, if the salvage yard still has them in the truck you can shop around and find the exact match H9 3.55 LS or "upgrade" to a B6 3.73 LS.
F150, 5.4L Modular SOHC V8, Silver Metallic
VIN Number: 2FTRX18L0YCA37738
Primary Features
Build Date: 09.12.1999
Vehicle Line: F150
Body Style: Super Single Cab
Version: 150
Engine: 5.4L Modular SOHC V8
Transmission: 4R70W (AODE) 4-Speed Auto Trans
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.55
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Paint: Silver Metallic
really could use your help again. On the way to the u-pull, rear end decided to crap out. Fast forward a bunch of hours replacing a rear end in a gas station parking lot, we are nearly complete.
The problem, when attempting to put tires back on, realized the lug nuts were too large. Now it's 12:20am and need to figure out what lug nuts to get.
Here is the vin number to the F150 we took the rear end from. 2FTRX08LXYCA27020
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