I found the specs for the large and small bearing types for this axle (on this site), but I still have a few questions.

I found a stripped axle (just housing and axle tubes) for $50. it's suppose to be out of a late '70s bronco. does that automatically make it large bearing? if not, how do I know which is which without tearing it apart and measuring?

if it is the small bearing, does it make a difference in strength when wheelin? it's going into a '00 ZR2 (S10) and will most likely be running 36-37" tires then with the stock 4.3.

thanks

If the housing tapers down right before the bearing location it's a small bearing housing.

thanks Aggro :)

Worst case you could always convert it. Moser, Mark Williams, Curry, etc. all sell big bearing ends that can be welded on.

Originally posted by 1TFROT
I found the specs for the large and small bearing types for this axle (on this site), but I still have a few questions.

I found a stripped axle (just housing and axle tubes) for $50. it's suppose to be out of a late '70s bronco. does that automatically make it large bearing? if not, how do I know which is which without tearing it apart and measuring?

if it is the small bearing, does it make a difference in strength when wheelin? it's going into a '00 ZR2 (S10) and will most likely be running 36-37" tires then with the stock 4.3.

thanks

http://www.superford.org/registry/users/208/144/housingflange.gif

That shows you what the ends look like.. But yes if it is a 78-79 bronco axle it will be the stronger style tapered housing, large bearing

Toy283 & bronco78, thanks for all the info. that's what I need.

especially the chart. :smokin:

Just in case thats not enough.....

all about 9" (http://66.96.130.106/archives/2002/02/nineinch/index.shtml)

Originally posted by pavelow
Just in case thats not enough.....

all about 9" (http://66.96.130.106/archives/2002/02/nineinch/index.shtml)



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must be your junk........works fine here.

ps: try right clicking on it and going to properties.....take the link from there. A little troubleshooting works wonders:flipoff2: