dmopar74
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Got pitting on the bearing surface of the axle, my mind says replace the axle, my wallet says it's fine run it till it causes another problem. I already replaced the bearings and seals.
Bad axle? Ford 8.8
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Better replace it. I have seen them break in that area.
mopar head
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As long as the seal doesn`t ride in the pitted area, I`d run it.
Don't they make a sleeve repair for those.
dano
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I would replace it, especially if your pushing some power or launching with sticky tires.
I’d probably run that but with the c-clip eliminator bearings. Then the bearings don’t ride on that part anymore.
1WildRT
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Replace it.... If it's the long side I'll give ya one...
Chit. I'd polish it up with emery cloth, get all the sharp edges off and send it.
I've used many "axle repair bearings" before, it's a unitized bearing and seal whose bearings ride on a different part of the axle. Don't know if they make them for an 8.8 but I know across all the brands ( 1/2 ton truck and lower, cars included in that). There's only a few bearing and seal numbers that seem to fit (most) all of them with c clips. Ford Mopar or GM. Look at year make and model of several brands and the book will come up with the same numbers for many
See post #6.
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look into a "package bearing" (as volare don was talking about upthread)
here's a link, though they're out of stock.
ETA: found it, mevotech HRP6408 or schaeffler 102549
here's a link, though they're out of stock.
wheel bearing and seal kit ford 8.8 kwik sleeve-Broncograveyard.com
The best quality Timken roller bearing with seal.br Replaces O.E. bearing and seal.br br Repair Package Bearings replace the original bearing and seal on axles which are still in good condition whose original bearing and/or seal contact paths are not suitable for continued use.br The extra-wide...
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ETA: found it, mevotech HRP6408 or schaeffler 102549
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What does your wallet say about this one?
Amazon.com: Motive Gear MG2120 8.8" Axle Shaft for Ford Style : Automotive
Amazon.com: Motive Gear MG2120 8.8" Axle Shaft for Ford Style : Automotive
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yeah, causes another problem like eating up the bearing and having that come apart and wreck the housing or put enough shimmy shake to gut out the diff, or worst case lose a wheel.
that's done weebled all its wobbles out hombre. replace.
dmopar74
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I've already bought one for the shortened side, guess I'll buy another. If this was an around town thrasher I'd run it as is but am looking to do some long trips with this car.
dmopar74
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Ha, guess I'll be replacing the carrier bearings too as they look the same. The rear sat for 20 years, the bearings and races started rusting where they were contacting each other
Yup. Probably for the best.
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The good thing about an 8.8 is a rebuild kit are pretty cheap!
When I shortened mine and was looking at replacing all the other components, the kit I got from Yukon Bearings said it was for a 12 bolt Chevy, I was like, great they’ve sent me the wrong crap! Doubled checked number, sure enough, they were correct!
Yup a lot of them take the same bearings.
I've rebuilt several of them, never had to replace a ring and pinion though. I just save any and all shims that were in it originally and put them back as they were
I've rebuilt several of them, never had to replace a ring and pinion though. I just save any and all shims that were in it originally and put them back as they were
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Agree.
Swapped to an 8.8 cause 8 3/4 prices are nuts? Run it.
Swapped to an 8.8 to last behind 500 hp, stick shift, and slicks? Time for a set of good axles
Edit: just saw long road trips. Replace.
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