Semi floating or Full Floating???
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On a full floater part of the axle sticks out from the wheel about oh I don't know 4-6 inches? Check my gallery and look at my '250 to see how a FF looks. A semi-floating will be almost flush with the wheel.
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Primarily strength. The full floater is rated to carry much more weight. Any heavy duty 3/4 ton truck & up will have a full floater rear axle. This applies to everything from dump trucks to busses.
Although I did once see a dodge 1 ton conversion van/RV with a semi-floater. Anyone surprised?
Although I did once see a dodge 1 ton conversion van/RV with a semi-floater. Anyone surprised?
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A F.F Carries the weight on the bearings. The axle shaft just spins the tires. A semi F carries the weight on the bearings and the axle shaft. That is why the F.F is stronger.
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