Shop now for Spindles and Spindle Parts to fit 1980-1996 Ford F150 and Bronco 4x4's with Dana 44 Independent Front Suspension (IFS) Front Drive Axles. Great selection. In stock. Quick shipping.
Ford used four different Spindle Nut configurations in 1983.5-1996 era. Axles with Double Spindle Nuts used the same Inner and Outer Nuts, but different Lock Washer depending upon if the axle was equipped with manual or auto hubs. A single, Ratchet Type Spindle Nut was used for most 1985-1992 manual hub applications after which Ford again used a Double Spindle Nut Set for manual hubs through 1996. In late 1992 or early 1993, Ford introduced a new automatic hub that uses a single, unique, stepped, rounded hex nut that is only compatible with auto hubs. The auto hubs proved to be somewhat finicky, so by now, most 1995-1996 era auto hubs have been replaced with manual hubs and Double Spindle Nut Sets.
The dead, hollow spindle design of the 1983.5-1996 era Ford Dana 44 IFS axles uses one QK4734.5 needle bearing to support the outer axle shaft. Ford used two different Spindle Seal types for 1983.5-1996 Dana 44IFS Front Axles. A two part Spindle Seal and Thrust Washer design was new for 1993, replacing the earlier four piece set-up used on most trucks from 1983.5-1992. Personally, I prefer the older Seal design which can be retrofitted to 1993-1996 trucks if you order (2) QU40058 Slingers and (1) QK4739 Seal and Thrust Washer Set.
