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- Can you weld axle shafts?
- What did the Ford 8.8 come in?
- How is differential width measured?
- How do I know if I have a Ford 9 inch rear end?
- Why is my rear wheel not straight?
- Does the rear end need alignment?
Can you weld axle shafts?
Friction welding provides a high-strength, cost-effective solution to join axle shaft sections or an axle to a hub. The result is complete metal fusion without the need for fluxes, fillers, gasses, or an external heat source.
What did the Ford 8.8 come in?
First appearing in 1977, the 8.8 is found in almost all Ford V8 cars from '86 on, and in V6 Rangers and Explorers. There are 24 different Fords that offered the 8.8 rear axle. The weakest points of the 8.8 are the 28-spline axles (1.18 inches in diameter).
How is differential width measured?
CALCULATING DIFFERENTIAL WIDTH
Start by measuring the inside width between your outer guards to get dimension 'X'. This is not always easy; sometimes you may need to use spirit levels held vertically on the outer skin of the body, measure across the bootlid and then subtract the inner roll of the guard.
How do I know if I have a Ford 9 inch rear end?
Many enthusiasts will tell you to look for the two dimples in the rear cover to determine if the unit is a 9-inch, but this is not always true. Ford also had an 8-inch third-member rear end that had a dimpled cover. The best test of a 9-inch carrier is to try removing the two lower carrier case bolts.
Why is my rear wheel not straight?
Camber on the rear wheels of your vehicle is not adjustable. ... With negative camber, the top of the wheels are leaning inward (again, by design) which lean will tend to wear the inside tread of the tire, just as you are observing. Regular rotation of the tires, every 6,000 miles, tends to minimize that effect.
Does the rear end need alignment?
Regardless of whether they're 4WD, front-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive, most cars and many SUVs today are four-wheel alignable. These vehicles should get a four-wheel alignment because the rear is just as likely to be out of alignment and cause uneven tire wear as the front.
