Shop now for Differential Bearings and Pinion Bearings to fit 1959-1966 Ford F-100 and F-250 8 Bolt Dana 44 and 1961-1966 Ford F-250 12 Bolt Dana 44HD Front Axles. Great selection. In stock. Quick shipping.
All bearings are not created equal for fit or durability, so we only stock first class, long lasting, Timken® Differential and Pinion Bearings for your Dana front axle. Timken® was and is a a major original equipment supplier of top-notch bearing components to Dana Spicer. Since I first started rebuilding Dana axles in the mid 1970's, I have found Timken® Bearings to be the most consistent in relation to the published dimensions of any bearing on the market which makes rebuilding an axle right the first time a WHOLE lot easier!
Most 1959 to 1965 Ford F150 1/2 ton truck, and 1959-1966 F-250 3/4 ton trucks with closed knuckle Dana 44 Front Axles used part time transfer cases and have lockout hubs. With a part time transfer case and lockout hubs, the axle shafts and differential parts do not rotate, so extreme diff/pinion bearing wear is rather rare except in work trucks. However, the flip side is water condensation in the diff has a tendency to cause rust and pitting of the bearings. If your vintage Ford has been used a lot in 4x4 mode or parked outside and subject to temperature changes, there is a good chance that significant wear or water damage may have occurred on your differential and pinion bearings. When you replace the bearings, do not forget to replace the inner axle shaft oil seals.