2003 f150 lift kit issues
#11
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Cardone used to reman Ford Cvs and I never had a problem with them. However, the last time I order one through them I had to send it back because it they decided to stop using Ford remans at that time.
#12
Cardone still remano Ford units. But it now has become supplier requested. So only certain vendor carry them. I just did 2 today on a friend's truck and they were ordered out of Atlanta from Napa. Just have to find the right vendor. They also cost extra. The remains cost more than a new axle.
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Cardone still remano Ford units. But it now has become supplier requested. So only certain vendor carry them. I just did 2 today on a friend's truck and they were ordered out of Atlanta from Napa. Just have to find the right vendor. They also cost extra. The remains cost more than a new axle.
#14
Not sure how you reman them.
You can replace bearings on the tripod, but must to have new tulips.
Only thing can reuse is axle and tripod spider. Hardly high tech parts, if quality steel is used.
Unless they somehow install oversize bearings and re-machine tulip, leaving weaker cv joint...... I would hope that not case.
Outer joint- goes without saying....inner and outer race, cage, *****, all need to be replaced. Nothing left but shafts to reuse.
At least on toyota i had, the tripods would bind and shatter in the tulips if exceeded max angles. Cv failed only due to torn boots, etc
You can replace bearings on the tripod, but must to have new tulips.
Only thing can reuse is axle and tripod spider. Hardly high tech parts, if quality steel is used.
Unless they somehow install oversize bearings and re-machine tulip, leaving weaker cv joint...... I would hope that not case.
Outer joint- goes without saying....inner and outer race, cage, *****, all need to be replaced. Nothing left but shafts to reuse.
At least on toyota i had, the tripods would bind and shatter in the tulips if exceeded max angles. Cv failed only due to torn boots, etc
Last edited by mbb; 04-19-2017 at 11:13 PM.