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    1. There are two main types of solid rear axles: semi-float and full-float. Semi-float axles have the axle shaft carry both the vehicle weight and transmit torque to the wheel, while full-float axles separate these functions between the axle housing and axle shaft. 2. Semi-float axles are lighter and cheaper to produce but have lower weight capacity. Full-float axles are stronger despite being heavier, as separating the load and torque roles makes for a sturdier assembly. 3. Full-float axles are typically seen on heavier duty trucks three-quarters of a ton and up, while semi-float axles are common for cars and lighter

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    1. There are two main types of solid rear axles: semi-float and full-float. Semi-float axles have the axle shaft carry both the vehicle weight and transmit torque to the wheel, while full-float axles separate these functions between the axle housing and axle shaft. 2. Semi-float axles are lighter and cheaper to produce but have lower weight capacity. Full-float axles are stronger despite being heavier, as separating the load and torque roles makes for a sturdier assembly. 3. Full-float axles are typically seen on heavier duty trucks three-quarters of a ton and up, while semi-float axles are common for cars and lighter

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    Semi Float Vs Full Float

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    1. There are two main types of solid rear axles: semi-float and full-float. Semi-float axles have the axle shaft carry both the vehicle weight and transmit torque to the wheel, while full-float axles separate these functions between the axle housing and axle shaft. 2. Semi-float axles are lighter and cheaper to produce but have lower weight capacity. Full-float axles are stronger despite being heavier, as separating the load and torque roles makes for a sturdier assembly. 3. Full-float axles are typically seen on heavier duty trucks three-quarters of a ton and up, while semi-float axles are common for cars and lighter

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    1/1/38- Semi-Float vs Full Float

    The first divi sion in the solid axle area is


    full-float versus se mi-float. With a semi-float
    axle, the axle shaft both carries the weight and
    transmits torqu e. The wheel is often bolted
    directly to the flange on the axle. Semi-float axles
    are see n on cars and li ght duty trucks. Semi-
    fioats are more limited in capacity, but lighter
    and cheaper to manufacture.
    With a full-float axle, the weight of the
    vehicle is supported by the axle housing- more
    specifically, a bearing spindle attached to the
    axle housing, and a set of bea rings in a se parate
    wheel hub. Torque is transmitted by a separate
    axle shaft that carries no weight. As commonl y
    built, full-floaters are considerably heavier, but
    also mu ch stronger. Sepa rating the load ca rrying
    and torque transmission duties results in a

    A typica l semi-float ax le bearing setup looks li ke th is. The ax le shaft both carries the weight and applies drive
    torque to the wheel. The beari ng is pressed onto the axle shaft and held there by an interference fit co ll ar (someti mes
    a screwed-on co llar). Most often, the bearing taper faces inwards and the preload is app lied by the retainer plate.
    Th e inner sea l is not always present. except on older ax les where the bearing is packed in grease.

    Brake Drum Unit Type Wheel Bearing


    , BElaring Retainer Ring
    Oil Seal -_-!h:l~I~~~~:§A
    ~Xle Housing
    Retainer
    Plate

    Axle Shaft ~-.


    Axle Shaft Inboard Oil Seal

    Shaft Outboard Oil Seal


    Backing Plate
    & Retainer Plate Brake Backing Plate
    Mounting Bolts
    ""i;;;;~;
    ~
    S=_tU~d__ Outer Bearing

    ~~~~:::::::~::f2rTr- Inner Bearing


    Spindle
    The full-float design separates the load carrying and torque
    delivery roles. The hub carries the weight with two pre-
    loaded tapered bearings over a spindle. Lubrication comes
    from the differential and the oil travels along the tube to
    drain out the end of the spindle to fill the bearing cavity. The
    axle shaft is attached to the hub by studs/nuts or bolts. These
    fasteners provide the to rque connection, so they are vital
    Nut, Lock pieces.
    Axle Flange & Washer Seal

    stron ge r asse mbl y, regardl ess of the actual built as a full-floater, as we re so me ea rly Jeep
    weigh t capacity of the unit, and a broken shaft ax les, older Land Rover axles and a few
    does not necessarily prevent the vehi cle from Japanese built uni ts, but they a re not common in
    rolling normally. Full float axles are seen almost newer rigs. There have been aftermarket kits for
    excl usively on hi gher evw rated trucks (gener- the 4x4 market that convert a small selection of
    ally 3/ 4 ton and up). A light duty axle can be semi-floats into full-floats.

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