Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

front axel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:51 PM
  #1  
fireball318's Avatar
fireball318
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: ILLINOIS
front axel

does the front axel shafts move when not locked in 4x4
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:58 PM
  #2  
ReAX's Avatar
ReAX
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,007
Likes: 4
From: Central Florida
It really shouldn't, but some is acceptable. With out 4wd engaged, the hubs should be independent of the axles and the drive shaft should be free from the transmission.
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:08 PM
  #3  
99f350sd's Avatar
99f350sd
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 9,303
Likes: 48
From: Lyndonville, Vermont
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by fireball318
does the front axel shafts move when not locked in 4x4
They should rotate freely by hand at the ujoint. Drive shaft should spin free. Also when the truck is rolling the axles shouldn't turn when in 2wd..Side to side play at the ujoint, there will be some but not enough to hit the ball joints..


Not to diminish what ReAX said...


Dick
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Feardeere7
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Jan 22, 2013 07:11 AM
budman23
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Jul 9, 2011 08:33 AM
ronchier1
1997 - 2003 F150
6
Jun 19, 2005 08:21 PM
chris_2
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Oct 18, 1999 09:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:55 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE