I was wondering if someone could explain just what they mean by "full
floating axles" such as those offered by Warn? How do these differ from
stock axles and what is "floating"?
Thanks,
tundra

 

It's a bit too long to explain on the NG Steve so here's a good
website that explains the differences...
http://www.off-roadweb.com/tech/0112or_axle/

Jerry
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"Steve Linck" <tundra1@***.net> wrote in message
news:O6jYa.147685$R92.96173@news2.central.***.net. ..
> I was wondering if someone could explain just what they mean by "full
> floating axles" such as those offered by Warn? How do these differ from
> stock axles and what is "floating"?
> Thanks,
> tundra
>
>

 

The reader's digest version is, the axles support the weight of the vehicle,
if the axle breaks, the Jeep is parked. A full floating axle moves the
weight from the axles to the outer bearings, so if the axle breaks, the
vehicle can limp home on the other axle. Since the weight is on the bearings
instead of the axles, the tires will not fall of if the axle shaft breaks.

You can also unlock the hubs on a full floater so that tires turn freely
when towing behind the motorhome. Frankly, this is the major reason to go
with full floaters.




"Steve Linck" <tundra1@***.net> wrote in message
news:O6jYa.147685$R92.96173@news2.central.***.net. ..
> I was wondering if someone could explain just what they mean by "full
> floating axles" such as those offered by Warn? How do these differ from
> stock axles and what is "floating"?
> Thanks,
> tundra
>
>

 

Nice explanation, Jeff.

J Strickland wrote:
> The reader's digest version is, the axles support the weight of the vehicle,
> if the axle breaks, the Jeep is parked. A full floating axle moves the
> weight from the axles to the outer bearings, so if the axle breaks, the
> vehicle can limp home on the other axle. Since the weight is on the bearings
> instead of the axles, the tires will not fall of if the axle shaft breaks.
>
> You can also unlock the hubs on a full floater so that tires turn freely
> when towing behind the motorhome. Frankly, this is the major reason to go
> with full floaters.
>
>
>
>
> "Steve Linck" <tundra1@***.net> wrote in message
> news:O6jYa.147685$R92.96173@news2.central.***.net. ..
>
>>I was wondering if someone could explain just what they mean by "full
>>floating axles" such as those offered by Warn? How do these differ from
>>stock axles and what is "floating"?
>>Thanks,
>>tundra
>>
>>
>
>
>


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