QU21280 Imported 1980-1997 Ford Dana 50 IFS Front Spindle F250, F350

QU21280 1980-1997 Ford Dana 50 IFS Front Spindle is an imported Front Axle Wheel Bearing Spindle for all 1980-1997 Ford F-250 and 1980-1985.5 F-350 4x4 trucks with the 4500 lb. or 4600 pound rated capacity Dana 50 Independent Front Suspension (IFS) front drive axle.

For USA Made Spindle, see TK20227.

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Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit
Spindle Removal
Spindle Seals
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit
QU21280 spindle comes with QA40168 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit that was the setup used on 1980-1992.  If you prefer the 1993-1997 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit setup, you can order QA40372 separately. See Tech Note 3.

Tech Note 2: Spindle Removal
Spindle removal is best accomplished with a slide hammer and QT1024 Spindle Puller. A 5 pound or larger dead-blow hammer also works well.

Tech Note 3: Spindle Seals
The Spindle Bearing that supports the outer axle shaft is the same for all years, however, Ford used two different types of Spindle Seals. 1980-1992 used an axle shaft slinger, 2 seals, and a thrust washer (see QA40168 and QU40065), 1993-1997 models have a unitized thrust washer/seal and a seal (see QA40372). Since the axle shaft and spindle are the same for all years, you can use a complete set of either type on any year. Personally, I prefer the 1980-1992 setup as I feel it is more durable and effective.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Exploded View XV1009 1980-1983.5 F250, F350 Dana 50IFS Front Axle
Exploded View XV1014 1983.5-1994 F250 Dana 50IFS Front Axle
Exploded View XV1010 1995-1997 F250 Dana 50IFS Front Axle
QA40168 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit (1980-1992) (Can use on 1993-1997 if QU40065 is also used)
QA40372 Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit (1993-1997)
QK4729 Spindle Nut Kit for Manual Lockout Hub applications
QU20200 Rounded Hex Spindle Nut for 1995-1997 Factory Auto Hubs
QU40539 Spindle Bolt
QU95036 Locknut, Spindle to Knuckle
QU40119 Inner Wheel Seal
QU50396 Inner Wheel Bearing
QU50398 Inner Wheel Bearing
QU50411 Outer Wheel Bearing
QU50412 Outer Wheel Bearing
QU20079 Outer Axle Shaft
TKA20332 1980-1994 Wheel Hub
TKA4923 1995-1997 Wheel Hub
Ford Shop Manuals

Applications
Ford Dana 50 IFS Front Axle:
4x4 F-250: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
F-350 with the 4500 lb. or 4600 pound rated capacity: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1985.5