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Full floating rear axle?

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Full floating rear axle?

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Jul 15, 2018 | 07:25 PM

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Erika

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Full floating rear axle?

I have a 91 F250 that need rear wheel bearings g seal replaced. How dobI find out if it is full floating or semi-floating rear axle?
The axle code on the door is 39.

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Jul 15, 2018 | 07:37 PM

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Full float: Weight is supported by the axle housing, only power is transmitted through axle shaft.

Non float: Weight is supported and power transmitted via axle shaft:

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Jul 15, 2018 | 07:40 PM

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Big hub sticking out the center of the wheel like a 4x4 front axle..it's a full floater, no hub it's a semi.

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Jul 15, 2018 | 07:52 PM

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Thank you both!

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