WhBrgSpannerD50.jpg
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Just a comparison of the wheel bearing adjusting nut spanners for these axles. It suggests the diffe...

20210312_174711.jpg
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I had known since before I bought it that the RHF u-joint was shot, but it wasn't until the first lo...

20210314_191601.jpg
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The spindles have been off before, but their bearings & seals are still OK, so I didn't change them ...

20210316_113519.jpg
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Some of the u-joints that had seemed OK the first time I checked them were almost as bad as the one ...

20210316_132124.jpg
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To make future service easier, I added a rear drain plug to the front chunk.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMA...

20210317_150928.jpg
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Another mod I always make is swapping the PITA E-ring to a fabricated snap ring, like modern CV shaf...

20210320_105246.jpg
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During this process, I also swapped the flexplate & trans pump seal.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, clic...

20210320_105520.jpg
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During this process, I also swapped the flexplate & trans pump seal.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, clic...

20210324_130738.jpg
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I replaced both front axleshaft seals using Hylomar Blue, and sealed the chunk using MotorCraft gray...

20210402_180545.jpg
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Both driveshafts got sandblasted & painted, and the mounting surfaces at each end got cleaned & pain...

PivotBushings.jpg
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Energy doesn't list a pivot bushing for Dana 50IFSs, but the bushing for a D44IFS [url=https://www.a...

20210414_141745.jpg
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It looks almost like I haven't done anything, but the drain plug is a subtle hint.
IF THE IMAGE IS T...