NotEnoughCowbell
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- Jun 8, 2023
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- Location
- Howard City, Michigan
- Vehicle Year
- 2000
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Automatic
The truck spent a lot of time sunken in mud when I was younger, then sat with a front diff full of grit for 5 years being rolled around every now and then. One roller on the original bearing was missing entirely and another was wedged sideways, mud packed all through the bearing. When I tore it apart the first time I spent a lot of time cleaning and flushing it out, didn't notice any imperfections in the housing. I'll have to see what the newer intermediate shaft looks like when I get to pulling it out againI imagine that plastic one referenced is the synthetic bushing thats "out of stock"
That axle race looks pitted, usual cause is grit/debris getting in, did the bearing rollers show pitting as well?
Lack of lubrication gets that overheated rainbow effect but usually smooth