I have wasted my time watching many other peoples videos of this process ! You boys are the winners by FAR. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I will check your parts website now and order parts
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you. let us know if you need help with the products on the website.venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
Best place to get super duty Dana Spicer parts by a long shot. Best prices and they group things into packages that apply to doing a job so don't have to find every little thing to buy individually.
Tried not to use Google as much as possible to do this. Took most of the day. Then I watched this video and now I'm done. Thanks guys for a great video! Very very helpful. God bless you.
--What a fantastic video! This is one of the clearest and most concise videos on the subject I've ever seen and was immensely helpful to me. Thanks so much for making it. Glad I now know about you. I've got a 1999 F350 4x4 DRW and will be replacing U-joints and the carrier bearing soon and am glad to know I'll have a good source for parts.
Yeah it was. Radiation to my head and face has me forgetting stuff. Looked at bad stub shaft, gave it a pull and said nope. Looked for video. Tip was there again. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm in the middle of replacing the wheel hub assemblies and axle shafts right now. Was looking for how to remove the U-joints and unfortunately you skipped past that. I bought the Ford F250 F350 Front Axle Shaft Seal And Bearing Kit Common Wear Items 1998-2004. Made it super easy to make sure I had everything I needed. I bought the hub assemblies from Detroit Axle. When I Googled "replace front axle shaft 1999 f350 4WD DRW" your video was at the top of the list. I said "Awesome, that's who I bought the parts from"
Currently working on an 04 F-350 with manual hubs, and got an answer that was needed in the last minute of the video. THANK YOU. That solves one worry about working on it!
This is a great video! I need to replace some of these seals and didn’t think I could do it. With your video, and your parts, I can service my excursion front axle. Thank you!
Appreciate your video explaining things slowly for guys like me that’s never taken one apart. I’ll be contacting you on all the parts I’ll be needing to rebuild the entire front end. Thanks again for your help!
@ 9:48, you saying that we can take this hub bearing out ? I was under the impression that you could only buy the whole hub ? if so you got any dana/spicer officials or OEM ?
Find The Spicer Parts Here. venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
Just found your channel, and i appreciate the clarity and information. I have a mint '01 F350 7.3 4X4 with a fresh fully built longboock and I'm having rear end blues and front end clanking.
I replaced my cv axle/seal/dust seal and hub assembly (with your kits). When my truck is jacked up on that side (driver) and i manually spin the drive shaft, the nuckle doesn't spin. Nor does it spin when i rotate the hub assembly 😬 is it supposed to??
I wanted to thank you for a job well done. I've never taken on apart and without this great video it would of been a huge job. I'll be contacting you as well for parts. Actually my truck was is good shape, but as long as I have it torn down I going to replace seals etc. Thanks!
to clarify, by front axles u joint at the steering knuckle is basically sitting on my lower ball joint and I was wondering If a hub assembly is what will clear up the problem or if I need to dig deeper
Instructions are great for disassembling not as good for assembly. I went ahead and ordered their parts kit, unfortunately it came with the old-style axle dust seals. If you watch other videos you'll see what the new style look like. Now I can look forward to doing this job again in a few years. I expected more from Venture.
so at the very end of the video when you smacked the axle seal off, theres a metal piece thats on the outside of the seal. how do you get that put on the new seal? mines all bent to sh!t haha.
@VenturesTruckParts thank you!! I been trying to hammer it back into shape and it doesnt fit right and nobody ever talks about it so i appreciate the response!
When the axle shafts are out is a good time to service/grease the upper ball joint. Does anyone have tips for during a regular lube job (when the truck is right side up, fully assembled and the axle shaft is in the way) on removing the grease plug, installing the zirk for greasing and then putting the plug back in? Gravity works against me and my fingers have a real hard time squeezing in there while fumbling with the plugs and zirks while I am flat on my back! FYI... a 7mm wrench fits the grease plug (on my 2001 Excursion upper ball joints).
Brake dust shields can be found here.venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/page/3/
On the back of my stub shaft theres like a metal dust cover all bent out of shape rite after the u joint yoke in between the big dust seal pressed on the axel shaft. Do i need this or can i some how take it off?
you do not need it. It came on some trucks and it did not come on others. you can just tap it off with a hammer if you are taking the vacuum seal off. You can not remove it without removing the vacuum seal.
Thanks much, now i popped out the u joint in one axle and the u joint cap just turns in the yoke, it moves in and out freely. Will this be ok or does the cap have to be tightly pressed in. As its hard to find axles for a 2003 ford f250 4x4 dana60 front axle assembly
@@jrblandscapingandsnowplowi4935 If the U-joint cap is not a tight fit your shaft is no good. It needs to be a tight fit. We have some good used shafts available. Give us a call. 1800-464-1713 These shafts are no longer produced new from The OEM Manufacturer Dana Spicer.
@@VenturesTruckParts dang i wish i new you had shafts, i called and they said no. So i just bought 2 complete inner outer axles with u joints and seals from richmond axles for 626.86. I called yall first as i bought all my u joints, axle/knuckle seals, axles dust seal, unit bearing seal with c clips, washers and compsite washer, oh and the composite disk in between the axle seal and unit bearing. When i took it apart i found the one axle cap was loose. So i called yall they said no. Oh well cant cry over spilt milk lol. Thanks for everything bud.
This is a great informative video!! I have referred to it more then once. What causes the small snub axle bearing to fail? I seems to replace one every other year, even with new snub axles installed.
i noticed at around 11:17 there is a seal with a metal ring on the back,...but at 12:00 when showing a new one and 13:17 when tapping an old one off there is no metal ring on the back. is there a difference? i just installed new inner seals, dust seals axle joints, knuckle seals and wheel bearings and i cannot get my thrust washers on. looks like if that metal ring was not there i would be good to go. any help is appreciated.
My only beef with this and similar videos is that no mention is given to early vs late 1999 super duty parts I have an early 1999 SD manufactured in 3/98 so there are significant differences in new parts vs the 99-2004 parts
I have a question... I have a 2000 ford excursion 4x4 5.4 engine..... can I strip my front axle and drive it like a 2wd... meaning removing all the cv axles etc... ? If you could let me know your thoughts if be thankfull.?
Ok...... I will do that... if I can not tack weld a shied behind it and seal it.. I was trying to get rid of all the weight and wear on the bearings... but I overlooked the dust part.. you mentioned... I will most definitely get that going... thank ya kindly..
is the dana 60 in the 2004 f250 super duty different than the 2006 f250? I notice on your website that the dana 60 OUTER AXLE SHAFT SEAL GREASABLE U JOINT KITs compatibility only goes up to 2004. great video btw! thanks for the upload
Yes it is different. Ford changed the design in 2005 to what they call a Super 60 (It will have coil spring suspension instead of the leaf spring) We do have the parts for these axles as well. If you want some help give us a call or e-mail us and we will be happy to take care of you! 1-800-464-1713 or ventures@readytek.net
It appears to me on my four-wheel drive 2002 Super Duty I'm going to have to take off the upper and lower ball joints I can't pull the axle shaft through . What say you the seal on the back on the inside of the housing is busted. And the dust shield on the back side won't let me pull it through.? I don't understand how's your point at right out of there.
@@VenturesTruckParts yes you're right and I think it's also because the seal is broken ones on the outside ones on the inside thank you so much I'll give it a shot when I get in.I would assume you guys can get me the entire hub I think it's might be shot I'll probably need an entire kit 😂
@@TracyKearTk Yes we can get you an entire kit. Check out our website they are all on there. venturestruckparts.com/product-category/super-duty-axle-parts-kits/
So, what parts would need to be replaced if you had slight (probably >1/8") all around movement/slop of the axle shaft at the u-joint which causes a clunking noise? A couple of years ago I replaced the front wheel bearing assemblies and installed Spicer U-joints on both sides of the axles on my 2002 F-250 Superduty. I doubt the u-joints are bad because the entire axle has this slop. Any thoughts? Seems like there should be an outer axle baring to support the ends of the axles before the U-joint. Also, I have Mile Marker manual hubs on my truck.Thanks in advance for your help.
looking for help. just changed complete hubs assembly and vacuum seal and when i try to put the two flat washers and thrust washer on, there is no room to the c-clip
For others to know, if you have the parts in proper order and the c-clip is lacking it's groove space, just barely pull the axle outward from the hub assembly, all you need is the thickness of the c-clip. After installing the c-clip, everything will go together and work good as new.
The most common reason the c-clip groove doesn't have room is that the seal wasn't pressed on far enough. As Swampfox321 says, you can get a little more axle out by gently prying the axle out (by the inner axle shaft, don't pry on the u-joint). However, if you haven't seated the seal, you're not going to get to that groove.
Getting the studs out of the Hub Assembly is a pain in the butt we are managing having to hit the old Hub assembly with a torch to pull the studs. Do you have the part number for the axle seal?
Im not 100% sure what seal you are talking about. There are a couple of different seals in this axle. Give us a call and we will be glad to help. 1800-464-1713
We use a pair from armstrong. The part number is rubbed off or else I would give it to you. But yea 2005 and up models... I hate those dang snap rings! They are deep and stiff!
Thanks for the reply. After going through 3 different pairs of pliers I found a whole set of very nice snap ring pliers from my local Harbor Freight Store. The snap ring came right off no problem. Also I appreciate your great service. I was able to purchase the Dana Spicer inner and outer seals from you guys cheaper than I could get generic seals from my local big box parts stores. Thanks!
Is this the same axle in an 05 excursion? Axle code is 31 on the door sticker...is that for the front axle or rear? I need to replace the seals on my front axle cuz they're leaking.
Do yourself a favor and save yourself a lot of time and aggravation, spend the $25 and buy the speciality Super Duty snap ring pliers, Amazon or Napa has them . I’ve got 5 different snap ring pliers and spent hours trying to get that ring off. I bought the super duty pliers and it took 30seconds
I went to your web site and did not find the video of the ball joint change out, could you let me know where to see it? I just bought all the seals and O rings from you guys!
Yes this will be the same for your excursion. The two best ways to identify your axle is first the bill of material number (found on the axle tube). Second the inner shaft spline count (shaft that goes into the differential). Dana 50 is 30 spline. Dana 60 is 35 spline.
awesome, Thank you...Would you happen to know the torque specs for the 4 studs on the hub assembly...I ordered a new stub shaft, hub and bearings for repair...The only thing I am having trouble with if finding the torque specs for the 4 studs...
Unfortunately we do not have these specs. Best thing would probably be to check any paper work that comes with a new hub or just do an internet search.
At 8:21 you guys show a thrust washer on the back side of the hub assembly. I have a 2004 f250sd diesel and Ive replaced my both front hub assemblies and have never seen this part. Does it go on all applications? I do get a grinding only when turning left on the passenger side only and have not been able to isolate the problem;just wondering if this may be the issue. All ball joints and u joints have been replaced along with changing to skf hub assemblies and changing over to warn manual hubs.
Yes that thrust washer is for all applications. You should have one. It is there to keep your axle shaft rubbing on the back side of the hub assy. (metal to metal contact)
@@VenturesTruckParts thank you hopefully this is the only issue I have. www.venturestruckparts.com/product/thrust-washer-snap-ring-kit-dana-50-60-super-duty-ford-f250-f350-excursion-98-04/ this is the part I need from you guys then right?
@@behindcitylimits87 Yes that will get you taken care of. The big one goes on in between your shaft and hub assembly. The small ones go on after your hub assembly. Then the snap ring holds them all in tight. Let us know if we can help you further. You can always call and we can explain over the phone. Thanks!
@@VenturesTruckParts The youtube videos online disagree: which way do the 4 grooves face for the large thrust washer? Do they go against the wheel hub or against the axle shaft toward the vacuum seal? Thanks in advance.
I'm about to take this exact job on in the next week (personal vehicle) extremely simple and easy to follow video. Thank you. Will be ordering the parts from you. My question is, do you sell a "kit" or do I have to order everything separately? Also, I'm in Virginia, what should I expect as far as a time on shipping? Kind of want to plan around that. Thanks again!
We have kits made up. please see them in this link to our website. venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
FINALLY!!!!! Real mechanics doing something right and showing it in an easy to understand manner. Thank you.
I have wasted my time watching many other peoples videos of this process ! You boys are the winners by FAR. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I will check your parts website now and order parts
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you. let us know if you need help with the products on the website.venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
100% AGREED
best straight forward, detailed, can't say enough
Best place to get super duty Dana Spicer parts by a long shot. Best prices and they group things into packages that apply to doing a job so don't have to find every little thing to buy individually.
Tried not to use Google as much as possible to do this. Took most of the day. Then I watched this video and now I'm done. Thanks guys for a great video! Very very helpful. God bless you.
--What a fantastic video! This is one of the clearest and most concise videos on the subject I've ever seen and was immensely helpful to me. Thanks so much for making it. Glad I now know about you. I've got a 1999 F350 4x4 DRW and will be replacing U-joints and the carrier bearing soon and am glad to know I'll have a good source for parts.
Yeah it was. Radiation to my head and face has me forgetting stuff. Looked at bad stub shaft, gave it a pull and said nope.
Looked for video. Tip was there again. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for the kind words. we are glad this was helpful.
best video on the internet of dana axles
I'm in the middle of replacing the wheel hub assemblies and axle shafts right now. Was looking for how to remove the U-joints and unfortunately you skipped past that. I bought the Ford F250 F350 Front Axle Shaft Seal And Bearing Kit Common Wear Items 1998-2004. Made it super easy to make sure I had everything I needed. I bought the hub assemblies from Detroit Axle. When I Googled "replace front axle shaft 1999 f350 4WD DRW" your video was at the top of the list. I said "Awesome, that's who I bought the parts from"
Currently working on an 04 F-350 with manual hubs, and got an answer that was needed in the last minute of the video. THANK YOU. That solves one worry about working on it!
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
just ordered a ton of parts. fast shipping quality parts !
This is a great video! I need to replace some of these seals and didn’t think I could do it. With your video, and your parts, I can service my excursion front axle. Thank you!
Good Explanation.... BUT where are the parts numbers........
Awesome video, clears up so much confusion I had about the front axle shaft and hub assembly and care. Thanks a ton
Glad we could help!
@@VenturesTruckParts as long as you dont need an axle you will be fine . No one in this country makes axle shafts for it any morel..!!!
@@jl2831 We have the axles in stock and on the shelf. Let us know if you need one. Thanks
I really wish I could've found this video Monday. I've been fighting all week with this front axle. Thank you
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
Excellent video. Videos like this are extremely helpful when working on something new to you. 👍👍
This is how you explain things.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
You guy's are the best in explaining things
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
Appreciate your video explaining things slowly for guys like me that’s never taken one apart. I’ll be contacting you on all the parts I’ll be needing to rebuild the entire front end. Thanks again for your help!
Thank you for the kind words. we are glad this was helpful.
I watched your videos and bought your parts on eBay. Thanks for helping out with the parts and video information. Great work.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you. Thank you for your business.
@ 9:48, you saying that we can take this hub bearing out ? I was under the impression that you could only buy the whole hub ? if so you got any dana/spicer officials or OEM ?
Yes i have them available. here is a link. venturestruckparts.com/product/ford-f250-f350-excursion-front-outer-shaft-bearing-hub-bearing-1998-2004/
I bought all these parts from you on ebay, now it time to install once the wind dies down a bit! Thanks
Dirty Diesel do you have a link for the parts?
Find The Spicer Parts Here. venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
Just found your channel, and i appreciate the clarity and information. I have a mint '01 F350 7.3 4X4 with a fresh fully built longboock and I'm having rear end blues and front end clanking.
Thanks for taking the time to explain clearly all the details
Very nice video ... to the point and all steps are very clearly shown !!!
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
Very clear, Thanks. I love my 99 F250 super duty and have heard a lot of good things about the Dana axles
THANK YOU. Been looking this exact breakdown
Loved the video so much I bought your kit and feel comfortable doing the work myself. THANK YOU!
Thank you for the kind words. we are glad this was helpful. Thank you for your business!
I found this video in time. Thank you mane
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
I replaced my cv axle/seal/dust seal and hub assembly (with your kits). When my truck is jacked up on that side (driver) and i manually spin the drive shaft, the nuckle doesn't spin. Nor does it spin when i rotate the hub assembly 😬 is it supposed to??
The axle shaft should not spin unless your locking hub is engaged and your truck is in 4 wheel drive.
Hey did you ever do a video on the tube seals you mentioned at the end of this video?
I wanted to thank you for a job well done. I've never taken on apart and without this great video it would of been a huge job. I'll be contacting you as well for parts. Actually my truck was is good shape, but as long as I have it torn down I going to replace seals etc. Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words. we are glad this was helpful.
AWESOME video man ... so glad U made this .. thank you... just saved me a ton of unnecessary work. 😎😎
Me too! I was thinking I was about to need to dump $1,000+ into my front end, now it's looking closer to $200-$300, maybe less.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you. Good luck on your build
Awesome videos. Super fast shipping. Excellent product.
Thank you.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
Does that vacuum seal have to be pressed on ?
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just wondering is that small bearing you pointed out on the back of the hub assembly the one that people refer to as the " needle bearing
to clarify, by front axles u joint at the steering knuckle is basically sitting on my lower ball joint and I was wondering If a hub assembly is what will clear up the problem or if I need to dig deeper
Yes the little bearing inside the wheel hub assembly is the needle bearing.
Instructions are great for disassembling not as good for assembly. I went ahead and ordered their parts kit, unfortunately it came with the old-style axle dust seals. If you watch other videos you'll see what the new style look like. Now I can look forward to doing this job again in a few years. I expected more from Venture.
For the years 98-04 there is not an updated dust seal. The updated dust seal is for 2005 and up.
You guys are the best! Thank you for the videos!
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
Doing this repair on my 05 Excursion. thank you .
Looked all nite for something on this, awesome job.....
What are the part numbers for the seals
I have a 1999 F350 4x4 and I can’t find the outer hub axle seal for the front right axle. The part number 50381 that keeps popping up is too small.
so at the very end of the video when you smacked the axle seal off, theres a metal piece thats on the outside of the seal. how do you get that put on the new seal? mines all bent to sh!t haha.
You don't need it. Some trucks came with it. Some did not. It usually causes more problems then helps.
@VenturesTruckParts thank you!! I been trying to hammer it back into shape and it doesnt fit right and nobody ever talks about it so i appreciate the response!
Thanks for your videos I'm calling Monday to order some parts
my truck 7.3 350, when turning or going through a pothole makes a few thunders, an axle in poor condition can cause that?
Good Stuff, Great Tips👍🏿😀 2016 F250 XLT 4W 4D (Stock)
I'm about to replace my front axle u joints. Do you have a part number for those?
2000 F350 drw with a Dana front diff. Thanks
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Thank you very much for this helpful video.
from Jacksonville FL
What is the Part# of the needle bearing and are both the same? Inner and Outer? Or is there just One?
Thanks this was very helpful to me
Can you provide part numbers for the vacuum seal and dust seal? Or can I just order parts from you?
venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
When the axle shafts are out is a good time to service/grease the upper ball joint. Does anyone have tips for during a regular lube job (when the truck is right side up, fully assembled and the axle shaft is in the way) on removing the grease plug, installing the zirk for greasing and then putting the plug back in? Gravity works against me and my fingers have a real hard time squeezing in there while fumbling with the plugs and zirks while I am flat on my back! FYI... a 7mm wrench fits the grease plug (on my 2001 Excursion upper ball joints).
Awesome video. Very descriptive. Do you know where I can get the brake dust shield?
Brake dust shields can be found here.venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/page/3/
This is my first diesel truck 2000 F250 i'm going to be contacting u if ur still in business great video
I have an 02 im trying to get all fixed up. Good luck with yours.
Great video thanks. I will order parts Decided to fix my 2001 4x4 7.3
Excellent video fellas...we’ll done and thank you.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
I've put my entire body behind the pry bar and can't get my axle out. That sucker slid out like it had astroglide on it
Awesome video thank you!!
On the back of my stub shaft theres like a metal dust cover all bent out of shape rite after the u joint yoke in between the big dust seal pressed on the axel shaft. Do i need this or can i some how take it off?
you do not need it. It came on some trucks and it did not come on others. you can just tap it off with a hammer if you are taking the vacuum seal off. You can not remove it without removing the vacuum seal.
Thanks much, now i popped out the u joint in one axle and the u joint cap just turns in the yoke, it moves in and out freely. Will this be ok or does the cap have to be tightly pressed in. As its hard to find axles for a 2003 ford f250 4x4 dana60 front axle assembly
@@jrblandscapingandsnowplowi4935 If the U-joint cap is not a tight fit your shaft is no good. It needs to be a tight fit. We have some good used shafts available. Give us a call. 1800-464-1713 These shafts are no longer produced new from The OEM Manufacturer Dana Spicer.
@@VenturesTruckParts dang i wish i new you had shafts, i called and they said no. So i just bought 2 complete inner outer axles with u joints and seals from richmond axles for 626.86. I called yall first as i bought all my u joints, axle/knuckle seals, axles dust seal, unit bearing seal with c clips, washers and compsite washer, oh and the composite disk in between the axle seal and unit bearing. When i took it apart i found the one axle cap was loose. So i called yall they said no. Oh well cant cry over spilt milk lol. Thanks for everything bud.
This is a great informative video!! I have referred to it more then once. What causes the small snub axle bearing to fail? I seems to replace one every other year, even with new snub axles installed.
Do you happen to have the part number for that little bearing?
@@terrymudge8582 venturestruckparts.com/product/ford-f250-f350-excursion-front-outer-shaft-bearing-hub-bearing-1998-2004/
How did you removed the axle from the the outer axle u joint
i noticed at around 11:17 there is a seal with a metal ring on the back,...but at 12:00 when showing a new one and 13:17 when tapping an old one off there is no metal ring on the back. is there a difference? i just installed new inner seals, dust seals axle joints, knuckle seals and wheel bearings and i cannot get my thrust washers on. looks like if that metal ring was not there i would be good to go. any help is appreciated.
Give us a call and we will be happy to help you with any questions. 1800-464-1713. (Ventures Truck Parts)
J headly i have the same question did you figure it out?
My only beef with this and similar videos
is that no mention is given to
early vs late 1999 super duty parts
I have an early 1999 SD
manufactured in 3/98
so there are significant differences
in new parts vs the 99-2004 parts
Thank you great video God Bless you guys
Very good video. Only thing is you didn't have to disconnect tie rod end. You can just turn the steering to get to hub bolts
This is so helpful! Thank You.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
How do i place an order for the vaccum seal and dust seal plus the 3 washers
Give us a call or you can order directly on our website. www.venturestruckparts.com 801-621-0091
Is their play in the axle once you assemble everything? Mainly the dust seal.
There's always going to be a little bit of play when the axles are installed. You should be able to wiggle it a little bit from what I've learned
Thanks, nice video, l also am a Bob Newhart fan
I have a question... I have a 2000 ford excursion 4x4 5.4 engine..... can I strip my front axle and drive it like a 2wd... meaning removing all the cv axles etc... ? If you could let me know your thoughts if be thankfull.?
You will still need your outer shafts with a good vacuum seal so you do not get water or dirt into your wheel hub.
Ok...... I will do that... if I can not tack weld a shied behind it and seal it.. I was trying to get rid of all the weight and wear on the bearings... but I overlooked the dust part.. you mentioned... I will most definitely get that going... thank ya kindly..
Thank you bro God bless you
Great video guys! thanks for the help!
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you. Good luck on your build
Outstanding video. Thanks
Excellent instructional video.
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Great video, Helped out alot thx.
Thank you for the kind word. I am so glad this helped you.
is the dana 60 in the 2004 f250 super duty different than the 2006 f250? I notice on your website that the dana 60 OUTER AXLE SHAFT SEAL GREASABLE U JOINT KITs compatibility only goes up to 2004. great video btw! thanks for the upload
Yes it is different. Ford changed the design in 2005 to what they call a Super 60 (It will have coil spring suspension instead of the leaf spring) We do have the parts for these axles as well. If you want some help give us a call or e-mail us and we will be happy to take care of you! 1-800-464-1713 or ventures@readytek.net
It appears to me on my four-wheel drive 2002 Super Duty I'm going to have to take off the upper and lower ball joints I can't pull the axle shaft through . What say you the seal on the back on the inside of the housing is busted. And the dust shield on the back side won't let me pull it through.? I don't understand how's your point at right out of there.
Sometimes you have to use a really big crow/pry bar. Give us a call if you need some extra help. 801-621-0091
@@VenturesTruckParts yes you're right and I think it's also because the seal is broken ones on the outside ones on the inside thank you so much I'll give it a shot when I get in.I would assume you guys can get me the entire hub I think it's might be shot I'll probably need an entire kit 😂
@@TracyKearTk Yes we can get you an entire kit. Check out our website they are all on there. venturestruckparts.com/product-category/super-duty-axle-parts-kits/
So, what parts would need to be replaced if you had slight (probably >1/8") all around movement/slop of the axle shaft at the u-joint which causes a clunking noise? A couple of years ago I replaced the front wheel bearing assemblies and installed Spicer U-joints on both sides of the axles on my 2002 F-250 Superduty. I doubt the u-joints are bad because the entire axle has this slop. Any thoughts? Seems like there should be an outer axle baring to support the ends of the axles before the U-joint. Also, I have Mile Marker manual hubs on my truck.Thanks in advance for your help.
Give us a call we are happy to help. 801-621-0091
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Great video , but I think the dude was a little high !
High on qualudes
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looking for help. just changed complete hubs assembly and vacuum seal and when i try to put the two flat washers and thrust washer on, there is no room to the c-clip
Give us a call. We would be happy to walk you through it. 1800-464-1713 Ventures tuck parts
For others to know, if you have the parts in proper order and the c-clip is lacking it's groove space, just barely pull the axle outward from the hub assembly, all you need is the thickness of the c-clip. After installing the c-clip, everything will go together and work good as new.
The most common reason the c-clip groove doesn't have room is that the seal wasn't pressed on far enough. As Swampfox321 says, you can get a little more axle out by gently prying the axle out (by the inner axle shaft, don't pry on the u-joint). However, if you haven't seated the seal, you're not going to get to that groove.
How do you take the axle shaft apart and do you need a special tool for that?
Here is a link to a video we made on removing the u-joint
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Getting the studs out of the Hub Assembly is a pain in the butt we are managing having to hit the old Hub assembly with a torch to pull the studs. Do you have the part number for the axle seal?
Im not 100% sure what seal you are talking about. There are a couple of different seals in this axle. Give us a call and we will be glad to help. 1800-464-1713
What is that smaller seal called or what part numer is it ?
Excellent vid, instant subscrabe
Can you guys recommend a set of snap ring pliers that would make it easier to get that snap ring off on a 2005 model? Mine is deep!
We use a pair from armstrong. The part number is rubbed off or else I would give it to you. But yea 2005 and up models... I hate those dang snap rings! They are deep and stiff!
Thanks for the reply. After going through 3 different pairs of pliers I found a whole set of very nice snap ring pliers from my local Harbor Freight Store. The snap ring came right off no problem. Also I appreciate your great service. I was able to purchase the Dana Spicer inner and outer seals from you guys cheaper than I could get generic seals from my local big box parts stores. Thanks!
many will work
Hello,!
I have a FORD F-350 2004 Super Duty Power Stroke 6.0 4X4,
what differentials does it have?
Dana 60 or Dana 50?
Is this the same axle in an 05 excursion? Axle code is 31 on the door sticker...is that for the front axle or rear?
I need to replace the seals on my front axle cuz they're leaking.
Yes this video is for a 2005 excursion as well
Ty 4 this video....👍😎🇺🇸😇
Do yourself a favor and save yourself a lot of time and aggravation, spend the $25 and buy the speciality Super Duty snap ring pliers, Amazon or Napa has them . I’ve got 5 different snap ring pliers and spent hours trying to get that ring off. I bought the super duty pliers and it took 30seconds
I went to your web site and did not find the video of the ball joint change out, could you let me know where to see it? I just bought all the seals and O rings from you guys!
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Buy a 1/2" drive 21mm socket or have fun getting the bolt out of a 13/16" socket
Is Dana 60 or Dana 80?
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How do I find out if I have Dana 50 or 60
would this be the same assembly and process for a 2001 excursion? V-10...and how would I know if its a Dana 50 or 60?
Yes this will be the same for your excursion. The two best ways to identify your axle is first the bill of material number (found on the axle tube). Second the inner shaft spline count (shaft that goes into the differential). Dana 50 is 30 spline. Dana 60 is 35 spline.
awesome, Thank you...Would you happen to know the torque specs for the 4 studs on the hub assembly...I ordered a new stub shaft, hub and bearings for repair...The only thing I am having trouble with if finding the torque specs for the 4 studs...
Unfortunately we do not have these specs. Best thing would probably be to check any paper work that comes with a new hub or just do an internet search.
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At 8:21 you guys show a thrust washer on the back side of the hub assembly. I have a 2004 f250sd diesel and Ive replaced my both front hub assemblies and have never seen this part. Does it go on all applications? I do get a grinding only when turning left on the passenger side only and have not been able to isolate the problem;just wondering if this may be the issue. All ball joints and u joints have been replaced along with changing to skf hub assemblies and changing over to warn manual hubs.
Yes that thrust washer is for all applications. You should have one. It is there to keep your axle shaft rubbing on the back side of the hub assy. (metal to metal contact)
@@VenturesTruckParts thank you hopefully this is the only issue I have. www.venturestruckparts.com/product/thrust-washer-snap-ring-kit-dana-50-60-super-duty-ford-f250-f350-excursion-98-04/ this is the part I need from you guys then right?
@@behindcitylimits87 Yes that will get you taken care of. The big one goes on in between your shaft and hub assembly. The small ones go on after your hub assembly. Then the snap ring holds them all in tight. Let us know if we can help you further. You can always call and we can explain over the phone. Thanks!
@@VenturesTruckParts The youtube videos online disagree: which way do the 4 grooves face for the large thrust washer? Do they go against the wheel hub or against the axle shaft toward the vacuum seal? Thanks in advance.
@@darinclay4580 The grooves face the inside of the vehicle (Vacuum seal)
Guy looks like he's about to pass out
If I pull my whole front axle assembly and take it in for rebuild can you do that?
Are you talking axle shaft? If yes, then yes it is serviceable.
Call us and we would be happy to answer any other questions. 1800-464-1713
I'm about to take this exact job on in the next week (personal vehicle) extremely simple and easy to follow video. Thank you. Will be ordering the parts from you. My question is, do you sell a "kit" or do I have to order everything separately? Also, I'm in Virginia, what should I expect as far as a time on shipping? Kind of want to plan around that. Thanks again!
Don't beat yourself up about being from Virginia you won't be judged 💯
We have kits made up. please see them in this link to our website. venturestruckparts.com/product-category/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-f250-f350-250-350-f-superduty/1999-2004-front-axle/
has anyone ever told you that you look like Willem Dafoe? good video by the way. what camera was used to shoot this video? thanks
Shot with a canon T5I
not really
Very detailed video