Semi floater,full floating rear axel.
What are these new heavy towing and hauling half tons using for a rear axel. I have always considered the full floaters the most capable especially the ones with 35 splines and above. If you break...
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The connection is with the use of a semi floating rear axel.
Trust me it does happen. Now I won't go as far as fireman above, but it does happen and it is very dangerous when it does happen.
The full floaters will also carry much more weight just because of their design. The axle will only transfer the twisting force. It doesn't have to carry any weight.
The tapered bearing semi floater axles still carry the load and twisting force. But the pressed tapered bearing helps to retain the wheel.
Maybe this will help you understand. The front axles on all 4x4's are full floaters. You can pull the axle completely off and the wheel will roll and steer fine.
A full floater is mandatory with the front steering wheels on a 4x4. It's not just a safety feature. It must be there for the wheels to steer on the cv joints.
For the rear axle it is not mandatory but it does provide a bit more safety and is much easier to repair.
The connection is with the use of a semi floating rear axel.
Trust me it does happen. Now I won't go as far as fireman above, but it does happen and it is very dangerous when it does happen.
The full floaters will also carry much more weight just because of their design. The axle will only transfer the twisting force. It doesn't have to carry any weight.
The tapered bearing semi floater axles still carry the load and twisting force. But the pressed tapered bearing helps to retain the wheel.
Maybe this will help you understand. The front axles on all 4x4's are full floaters. You can pull the axle completely off and the wheel will roll and steer fine.
A full floater is mandatory with the front steering wheels on a 4x4. It's not just a safety feature. It must be there for the wheels to steer on the cv joints.
For the rear axle it is not mandatory but it does provide a bit more safety and is much easier to repair.
