Full float vs. semi float
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Full float vs. semi float
As a disclaimer im not looking for axles im doing great with the 44s i have now. I was wondering what is the difference between a semi and full float axles? What makes them better or worse then the other? How to tell the difference?
Thanks for the help. Again im just curious about the differneces.
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Sam
Thanks for the help. Again im just curious about the differneces.
Thanks
Sam
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As a disclaimer im not looking for axles im doing great with the 44s i have now. I was wondering what is the difference between a semi and full float axles? What makes them better or worse then the other? How to tell the difference?
Thanks for the help. Again im just curious about the differneces.
Thanks
Sam
Thanks for the help. Again im just curious about the differneces.
Thanks
Sam
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A full float uses a hub that attached to the axle with larger bearings. The wheels attach to the hub and not the actual axle shaft. You can even run without rear axle shafts if you have front wheel drive. The weight of the vehicle is placed on the hubs instead of a flange like a semi float uses. When you load up a vehicle and run big tires the semi float flanges become the weak point and tend to bend. Like Spartan said the full float shafts are bolted the the hub as well and are easily removed. Shellack of a big flange also makes it easier to carry spares if you wish. You can do a simple google search and easily see the differences.
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Here you go: Rear Axle Semi-Floating and Full-Floating - Off-Road Magazine
Bent rear flanges and bearing failures are very common on the JKs these days. Obviously, most can get by with upgrading to chromoly shafts in the rear. For those that move up to a D60 or greater, full-float only makes sense. A few of the companies selling new axles are offering D60s that are semi-float, which completely fails to address the main issue with the stock axle.
Bent rear flanges and bearing failures are very common on the JKs these days. Obviously, most can get by with upgrading to chromoly shafts in the rear. For those that move up to a D60 or greater, full-float only makes sense. A few of the companies selling new axles are offering D60s that are semi-float, which completely fails to address the main issue with the stock axle.
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Here you go: Rear Axle Semi-Floating and Full-Floating - Off-Road Magazine Bent rear flanges and bearing failures are very common on the JKs these days. Obviously, most can get by with upgrading to chromoly shafts in the rear. For those that move up to a D60 or greater, full-float only makes sense. A few of the companies selling new axles are offering D60s that are semi-float, which completely fails to address the main issue with the stock axle.
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