Axle Shaft
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Axle Shaft
I've been holding off since I hit a curb sideways in the winter to replace my right rear axle shaft. I know its not hard to do but should I get the OEM or an aftermarket?
OEM- F87z-4234-ac
Aftermarket- 99-05 Ford Ranger Right Rear Axle Shaft 7.5 8.8 28 spl:eBay Motors (item 310129759629 end time Jun-16-09 07:48:00 PDT)
OEM- F87z-4234-ac
Aftermarket- 99-05 Ford Ranger Right Rear Axle Shaft 7.5 8.8 28 spl:eBay Motors (item 310129759629 end time Jun-16-09 07:48:00 PDT)
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I don't think it's even possible to wear out a shaft, so used should be no issue.
These are OEM, and are straight. I just need to get a measurement from them to confirm they are Ranger shafts as I had some Aerostar shafts from a axle break in Centralia a LONG time ago.
As for cost, I'd be happy if I got 30 bucks, might even give you the other shafts as we now have a 31 spline......or trade for stuff.
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I gotta pull the shaft to confirm, I know it's 27 1/4" but not sure if they measure flange to end/end of splines,etc. I know I have the right shaft in my wreck, so if you give me a heads up I can pull that one. Bottom line, I have the shaft you need.
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If the shaft was bent I'd do it for sure. Bearing might not even be a bad idea depending how bad it was bent.
Downside to the C clip is that you have to pull the cover and pin to do any seal/bearing work. Might as well do as much as you can while it's apart.
Downside to the C clip is that you have to pull the cover and pin to do any seal/bearing work. Might as well do as much as you can while it's apart.
Last edited by buckgnarly; 07-08-2009 at 05:34 PM.