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07-09-2010, 10:19 AM
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Re: Broken Axle
A semi-float can be upgraded to a full-float by having spindles machined to the ID of the axle tube and pressed in (may have to trim the tubes to the proper length to account for track-width changes). A couple companies sell the spindle blanks. Then you need to obtain hubs/rotors, and drive-shafts.
In the end it may be more economical to get a full-floater from a wrecker.
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07-09-2010, 11:55 AM
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Location: Spenard, Ak
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Re: Broken Axle
Your Van was a Semi-Float rear. Ford used both the semi float and full floating axle the SRW models. They are both in the Sterling 10.5 family and have the same axle size (slightly larger than a Dana 60) The Dana 70 was under the DRW Cab Chassis. I would just look for one at the Wreckers. The 10.5 axles are as thick as the Dana 70 and with the dual bearings supporting the weight not the axle it has a much higher Load rating. the Dana 135 used in the F450/550 was rated at 16.5k!
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07-09-2010, 05:14 PM
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Location: Normandy Park, WA
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Re: Broken Axle
RiverGypsie,
I am curious how many miles do you have on you SMB. I have the same axle and would like to have an idea of when I might want to pull and axle and check for wear.
Cheers
John
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07-09-2010, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Corvallis, OR
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Re: Broken Axle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bones_GSXR
Your Van was a Semi-Float rear. Ford used both the semi float and full floating axle the SRW models. They are both in the Sterling 10.5 family and have the same axle size (slightly larger than a Dana 60) The Dana 70 was under the DRW Cab Chassis. I would just look for one at the Wreckers. The 10.5 axles are as thick as the Dana 70 and with the dual bearings supporting the weight not the axle it has a much higher Load rating. the Dana 135 used in the F450/550 was rated at 16.5k!
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Vans as all DANA. Sterling is pickup only. Ring gear is normally 9.75" but for vans with a D70 housing, the upgrade to 10.5" is easy (requires a new carrier, which is required anyways when doing dramatic ratio changes.
The E450 has a version of the Dana80 called the "Modified Dana78u". It is wider than regular 80, but has a smaller ring gear than the regular 80 (some E450s in the past got the 80 with the larger ring gear).
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07-09-2010, 11:51 PM
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Location: Corvallis, OR
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Re: Broken Axle
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Originally Posted by John & Dana
RiverGypsie,
I am curious how many miles do you have on you SMB. I have the same axle and would like to have an idea of when I might want to pull and axle and check for wear.
Cheers
John
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You likely would not see any visible wear. That kind of failure is caused by fatigue from overloading. The semi-float is only good for 6400 pounds.
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07-10-2010, 11:37 PM
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Member
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Posts: 95
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Re: Broken Axle
IMO, the axles under the SMB are just not HD enough. For as much as they weigh, they need the dual bearing Dana 70 as stated earlier, as a minimum, IMO. I think Dana 80's would be proper. The vans are heavy & when loaded for a trip & then off-roaded, thier weakness's show up after a while. Glad you are ok & did not lose control. Try some CroMo axle shafts this time. I think they are 20-30% stronger.
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Future vehicle,hopefully: SMB 4x4 RB 50, Purpose built for off-roading & camping, in style of course !!!
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07-12-2010, 02:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: A van down by the river.
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Re: Broken Axle
Quote:
Originally Posted by John & Dana
RiverGypsie,
I am curious how many miles do you have on you SMB. I have the same axle and would like to have an idea of when I might want to pull and axle and check for wear.
Cheers
John
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It was right around 108,000. We carry a lot of weight and drive off road a lot, so ours might have gone quicker than others will. There did seem to be some signs of wear on the unbroken side where the axle hit the bearings. That's where the one broke on the other side. We replaced both.
Now we're at a dealership in Portland, where they're telling us that the #7 injector we replaced 3 weeks ago in California is bad again, still getting the P0281 code. This is turning into a bummer of a summer trip, with a monster price tag.
Anybody know of something that might cause a P0281 other than a bad #7 injector?
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07-12-2010, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Preston, ID
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Re: Broken Axle
IAnybody know of something that might cause a P0281 other than a bad #7 injector?[/quote]
Bad wiring harness under the valve cover? Common issue with 7.3 PSD's.
Z
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07-12-2010, 04:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: A van down by the river.
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Re: Broken Axle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeta
Bad wiring harness under the valve cover? Common issue with 7.3 PSD's.
Z
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That's just about as bad as an injector, since you have to remove the mounts and drop the motor to get the valve cover off a 6.0 in an E-350.
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07-12-2010, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Preston, ID
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Re: Broken Axle
Quote:
Originally Posted by RiverGypsy
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeta
Bad wiring harness under the valve cover? Common issue with 7.3 PSD's.
Z
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That's just about as bad as an injector, since you have to remove the mounts and drop the motor to get the valve cover off a 6.0 in an E-350.
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Missed that it was a 6.0. Haven't heard if that's an issue with them.
Z
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