Ford used the roller bearing in many thousands of cars and trucks from the late 50s to the mid 80s. Yes they used the pin in the diff to limit axle play. These bearings have made zillions on miles. Kim
And for awhile those ford roller bearings would let the axle walk right out of the housing too. Ford also used tapered bearings in many thousands of 9” rears too.
That’s the point that’s been made a bunch of times. BOTH styles of bearings work fine, and both still have pros and cons. Assuming you use the later green bearings with the snap ring, the green bearings work fine. And if you properly maintain the OE tapered bearings, they’ll last forever too.
So can we let this go away for a few months again? Or should we ask what kind of oil everyone likes too?
