post 5/95 fron spindles

[50joe]

Here's one for ya. The front spindles on my 96 were in bad shape when I bought the truck, and i'm finally getting around to fixing it. According to FORD, they are obsolete, (go figure), but also the ones built after 5/95 share the pick-up axle, and prior is a design of its own. I know the seals are different, but other than that he couldn't tell me the difference. Was wondering if anyone has run into this, and if so, can I bolt the older setup on without problems if I can find it?

 

[bassplayer07]

I wouldn't be too sure on them being osbsolete.. I just got a brand new spindle put on my rig last June and it was shipped directly from Ford

 

[miesk5]

Do you need these?

Dana 44 2 piece Hub Seal

Item #32099 - New

1995-96 Ford Bronco

Our Price: $22.00

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-32099_...ce_hub_seal.htm

Spindle & Seal Part Numbers for 95-96

Source: by b wojo

"...Due to a bonehead I let do the balljoints on my 96 last year, I had to replace a spindle on my 96 this year (long story... dont ask). Anyway in the process of trying to locate a new spindle, I learned some things.. First is that if your build date (located on the sticker on the drivers side door striker pillar) is AFTER 05-95 you will have a very hard time sourcing a spindle from a local place ... including the dealer. Neither carquest , napa or any other parts outlet even listed the part... Ford told me that a pre 05-95 spindle was available (at a cost of about 360.00) They told me that there were four post 5-95 build date spindles available as dealer stock.. two were at dealers in wisconsin and two in either ny or nj (dont remember which). Then the parts guy ( friend of mine) told me that they were being sold for 650.00 each because they were "no longer serviced by ford" (ford was no linger getting them from supplier) He then suggested a dana/spicer wholesaler out of Billings, Mt (fairly local to me) called Inland Truck Parts Company. I called Inland. They wanted a bill of material number from my axle (located on a sticker on the back side of the passenger side axle beam... its shown as the "dana part #"). I gave them the number and the guy told me they were still available from dana/spicer. best part was the cost.. $162.00 and change... it cost me 173.00 with three day ups. The dana part # of this spindle is 75304x. Its for 95-96 bronco-f150 w/front abs I got the part in three days , was the correct replacement and had no problems. If you are having problems finding the correct replacement spindle pm me and I can help.. ALso, these spindles come loaded with the correct spindle bearing and spindle seal. There is a seal that is only used on 95-96's ( i think) as well that is located on the axle stub shaft. It is not the metal "slinger" type piece with seal, but a one piece rubber seal that is a primary seal that is seated on the stub shaft and rides on the back side of the spindle. It is a smaller version of the forsheda seal that attaches to the otside of the spindle and rides on the inner wheel hub seal. This seal is ford part # f3tz1s175bba. Again, any questions and pm me , I will try to help cause I know these newer parts are confusing and hard to find..."

Spindle Differences 94-95; "...In addition to the ~'92 loss of a spindle stud (leaving 5) and the addition of 2 notches in the spindle ****** for the 4WABS sensor used on '93-96 Broncos only, the spindle was also redesigned in ~'95 to match the revised 2-piece inner wheel seal..."

Source: by Steve83

 

[50joe]

Know all about that annoying squeel. Truck was doing that when I first bought it. Thats what made me find the messed up spindle. As far as ford goes, the parts guy I have known for years, and if there is one, he will track it down. In the mean time, at least I have a few more avenues to try out to track this down. Plan on keeping this truck, and REALLY don't want to use used parts if I dont have to. Thanks for all the info, everyone locally seems lost. Appreciate everyones help.

 

[tiller83]

while your in there you could replace the spindle (hub) lock nuts, my 83 had the two nuts and washer thing that was a constant problem. i found a torq lock style (one piece) lock nut at napa.com,it was called premium lock nut (@ $40 each) i think. had to order them at the local , but have not had to re tighten them in at least 6 mo. i also used marine grease this time,its suposed to hold up better in wet (offroad) conditions. i'm glad someone knew where you could find those, i thought they were all the same (d44ttb). check to see if your new spindles have the outer axle bearing installed or if you will have to purchase separatly(spindle bearing). good luck.