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Full float VS. semi float axles...
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np205
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Depends on what your doing with them. Full float is good because it keeps the weight off the axles and on the spindle and bearings. Plus you have 2 tapered bearings verses one.
On the other side the hub won't stick out on a semi float and you can run the same size shafts.
I kinda like the spidertrax full float hubs that use F450 unit bearings. I know there unit bearings but my little ranger wouldn't hurt them I don't think.
On the other side the hub won't stick out on a semi float and you can run the same size shafts.
I kinda like the spidertrax full float hubs that use F450 unit bearings. I know there unit bearings but my little ranger wouldn't hurt them I don't think.
benw1
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If you want to run 8 lug then full float is easier/cheaper/better. If 5 or 6 lug then semi float is easier/cheaper/better. Thats really the only deciding factor for me.
Pook
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I went semifloat. Cheaper to go 6 lug, and less junk to deal with.
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Mr Funbags
I don't see cost being an issue in going FF if you stay with standard D60 & D70 junkyard ends.
I've never had an issue with hub sticking out on the rear axle...I don't think it's ever seen any rock rash.
I like the fact that the weight of the vehicle is supported by the housing & bearings and the torque/power are handled by the axle shaft.
Just for clarity, the "F450" unit bearings are the same ones as on the F250 & F350 Superduty's with the D50 front.
I've never had an issue with hub sticking out on the rear axle...I don't think it's ever seen any rock rash.
I like the fact that the weight of the vehicle is supported by the housing & bearings and the torque/power are handled by the axle shaft.
Just for clarity, the "F450" unit bearings are the same ones as on the F250 & F350 Superduty's with the D50 front.
Pook
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One thing that makes semifloat easy is no need to bore the spindles to run 35 spline shafts.
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Mr Funbags
You can run the D70 outers for 35 spline shafts w/o boring.
Roccrawler
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I say FF less load on axles $.02
TreeClimber
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My TJ rears are 40 splined. That mandated a semi-float.
My YJ rears are 35 splined, full-floated with the WARN kit.
Both have advantages. If I was worried about breaking the shafts, I'd go full float. I'm not. Ergo Semi-float is simpler, easier to maintain.
Full float is easier to service the detroit, because you can pull the axles without pulling the hubs, however with 40 splines, I do not think I can break an axle, so I shouldn't have any Detroit worries either.
It's pretty even either way.
My YJ rears are 35 splined, full-floated with the WARN kit.
Both have advantages. If I was worried about breaking the shafts, I'd go full float. I'm not. Ergo Semi-float is simpler, easier to maintain.
Full float is easier to service the detroit, because you can pull the axles without pulling the hubs, however with 40 splines, I do not think I can break an axle, so I shouldn't have any Detroit worries either.
It's pretty even either way.
CHOP SHOP
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You must be bored:haha:
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