looking for recommendation for a D-Shaft Center bearing

[Andy D]

The truck place which sells Spicer stuff has no listing. I bought a Westar from the local parts store. 19$ worth of Chinese junk. The good news is it is too big. NAPAs are thin on the ground here, but I will try them next. I am tempted to use a grease needle to repack the original Spicer and put it back in. Spicer makes them but I havent found an applications list yet Anybody got any ideas? TIA

 

[holyford86]

go to a junkyard and grab a steel driveshaft from a 98+ truck, then take out your factory shaft and toss it in the trash. the 98+ shafts use no carrier bearing.

 

[Andy D]

would a shaft from 2000 4x4 work ?

 

[holyford86]

if its an aluminum shaft, i believe they use a different ujoint and the mounting flange is a different diameter

 

[Andy D]

I'm glad I asked. The transfer case end looked different in the pics the seller posted. My present plan is to re-pack the bearing and re-place the bad U-joint. This will buy me some time to find a steel one piece shaft. NAPA wanted 80$ for an SKF bearing.

 

[a31ford]

WARNING..... you will need "GALVANIC" U-joints, ALUMINUM D-Shafts cause a reaction with the steel, see "Moog" online about this.

if you use a std u-joint it will be toast within a year or so, from the needles being corroded through galvanic reaction.

here are ALL the u-joints for your truck (in your avatar)

http://www.fme-cat.com/Application.aspx?year=1994&make=FORD&model=RANGER&engine=V6%204.0L%20245CID%20VIN%20X&cat=Driveline%20and%20Axles&subcat=Drive%20Shaft

 

[Andy D]

I drive on the beach, so an aluminum shaft isnt in the picture.

 

[a31ford]

Someone say "beach" ???????



Beach Pictures Please !

Greg