Front axle rebuild

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Mar 5, 2012

Just bought a front axle out of a E99 to convert my 2wd to a 4x4. Needs one axle ujoint so im going to go ahead and change both sides. Also going to go ahead and change Ball joint while i got it apart. Axle has factory manual lockouts will i need any seals for them when I take it apart? What is the difference in the brakes in the E99 and L99?

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Mar 5, 2012

What front rotors should i buy?

96stacked&smoken · Mar 5, 2012

Should replace the hub seals while its apart.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Mar 7, 2012

Anyone have a part number for the hub seals on a 99 f250? Will I have to go to a dealer or can I get them from the part stores?

JAP · Mar 7, 2012

Take lots of pictures. Are your changing the bearings? If so, don't go cheap.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Mar 7, 2012

Found the part number its a F81Z-3254-CB. Going to try to do the swap this weekend.
I never go cheap on parts!

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Mar 11, 2012

Axle swap is complete. Anyone know a way to shut the abs light off since this axle does not have abs sensors?

GTOKILLER · Mar 12, 2012

Did you use a manual (floor shift) T case??? as far as the ABS light probably need to buy the ABS wheel bearing assy. there are a couple different ones.

02POWERSTROKE7.3 · Mar 12, 2012

I have a manual transfer case to put in. Still have to get a rear driveshaft before I put it in.

chappy · Mar 19, 2012

If you do buy the abs bearings you will need different rotors. The e99 s the bastard child and rotor thickness is off on the e99. if you run the abs wheel bearing hub the rotors will not sit all the way.on. So add new rotors to the list. Its so stupid because my e99 had the connectors on the frame just sitting there but no abs for the hubs. I know trailer hauler as well as cat rebel have done a couple 2 to 4wheel drive conversions on superduty's. Could contact them if you have any questions.