99 vs 01axle/hub/spindle assembly
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99 vs 01axle/hub/spindle assembly
I am looking to change my 99 4x4 front hub setup. I had the factory PVH hubs that were crap. I invested in AVM manual hubs, one fell off and I found it...it fell off again and now its gone for good. I want to have a live axle setup in the front so I don't have to deal with this anymore.
so the question is what parts changed when Ford when to live axle in the front? do the newer spindles have a bearing with splines pressed in? did they change the axles to match the older/larger spline pattern? What parts do I need to get?
Thanks in advance!
so the question is what parts changed when Ford when to live axle in the front? do the newer spindles have a bearing with splines pressed in? did they change the axles to match the older/larger spline pattern? What parts do I need to get?
Thanks in advance!
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Hey Anthony, if it were me, I'd try and find some '03+ steering knuckles too. They've got upgraded larger brake rotors. Why not upgrade if the parts are out there to use you know? Maybe down the road or something.
At minimum, 00.5+ CV shafts(and nuts), 00.5+ unitbearing/hubs.
I don't have any pics and I'm surprised...I JUST changed my beaings and CV's two nights ago.
At minimum, 00.5+ CV shafts(and nuts), 00.5+ unitbearing/hubs.
I don't have any pics and I'm surprised...I JUST changed my beaings and CV's two nights ago.
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FYI, the larger front rotors are not compatible with all 15" wheels, I'm not sure what you are running.
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front wheel bearings and half shafts. Plus the manual hubs, you will need the snap ring for manual hubs. And the 32mm bolt for the live setup. New half shafts should have these.
FWIW, my avm's never fell off but they do not grip the bearing as tight as the autos. I did tweak the ears on my AVM's. I do not drive in the dirt though. Just because a lack of legal land.
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Yes, leave your setup as-is unless there is a problem. 1995 - 2001 Explorers, 2000.5 - current Rangers and 2001-2005 Sport Tracs have live axles, meaning the front drive axles are always engaged. There is no "hub" to disconnect, fall off or break. Difference in fuel economy is minimal to non existent compared to auto or manual hubs.
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I don't know about the newer explorers. My guess is they are live axle as well since most of them are AWD or automatic 4x4.
The vehicles I listed all use the same front end parts, that's why I grouped them together.
But my F150 has vacuum hubs. :(
They seem to work better, and they default to locked instead of unlocked, but it still sucks.
The vehicles I listed all use the same front end parts, that's why I grouped them together.
But my F150 has vacuum hubs. :(
They seem to work better, and they default to locked instead of unlocked, but it still sucks.
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I know this thread is a bit old but i was just reading through it and i would really like to do the live axle conversion to my truck. I have a 99 ranger 4x4 that has a 4in Superlift. Can i still do this swap with the new Superlift knuckles? also i called a junkyard around me and the guy couldn't tell me if the hubs were live axle or PVH. he did say they fit a 98-02, does this mean they are PVH? Is there a way i can tell the difference between the two hubs? Thanks for all the info.
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