QU40486U USED 30 Spline Outer Axle Shaft for 1978-1988.5 Ford Dana 60 Front Axles

QU40486U USED 30 Spline 1978-1988.5 Ford Dana 60 Outer Axle Shaft with the snap ring groove at the outboard end of the splines for 1978 and 1979 F-250, F-350 and 1985 to 1988.5 F-350 4x4 trucks trucks with Dana 60 Front Axles. Available while supplies last.

Also available new: QU40486 30 spline 1978-1988.5 Ford Dana 60 Outer Axle Shaft with the snap ring groove at the outboard end of the splines is a brand new, genuine original equipment part for 1978 and 1979 F-250, F-350 and 1985 to 1988.5 F-350 4x4 trucks trucks with Dana 60 Front Axles Made in U.S.A. or Mexico. IF YOU HAVE A 1988-1991 F-350, SEE TECH NOTE 4!

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
C-Clip Type U-Joint
Available Kit
1978 & 1979
Conflicting Part Number 1988-1991
Design Change
Length
Applications

Tech Note 1: C-Clip Type U-Joint
QU40486U takes an internal c-clip type axle universal joint with 1-3/8" diameter cups. The matching axle u-joints are: QU30332 (greaseable hot-forged cross), TK40715 (Premium non-greaseable cold forged cross), and TK40724 (Premium greaseable cold forged cross). For u-joint service tools check out our U-Joint Tools web page.

Tech Note 2: Available Kit
The steel press-on outer Axle Shaft Slinger is QU40064. See QU40168 for a Spindle Bearing, Spindle Seal, and Spindle Thrust Washer Kit.

Tech Note 3: 1978 & 1979
Dana 60 Front Axles were optional on 1978, 1979 F-250 models and stock on F-350 4x4 trucks.

Tech Note 4: Conflicting Part Number 1988-1991
For the Model Years 1988 to 1991, there is conflicting part number information between Dana and Ford parts lists. for the Ford F-350 Dana 60 Front Axle. In 1988, Dana shows a mid year model change with axle Bill of Material Number 610313 that effects the axle shafts, spindles, spindle seals, and lockout hubs. My Ford factory Parts Books do not show 610313 axle tag number until 1990 and they still show the parts to be the same as 1985 to early 1988 axles. I can't remember any F-350 that went through the shop that we found the Dana information to be wrong, but truthfully, unless we did not have the correct part in stock we probably would not compare the Dana and Ford parts data.

Tech Note 5: Design Change
Ford F-350 Dana 60 front axles had an outer axle shaft axle design change that relocated the snap ring groove to the inboard end of the splines. Dana lists the new axle shaft as 1988 mid model year change but Ford does not show this change until 1992. If you are looking for an outer axle shaft for a 1988 to 1991 F-350, you will have to verify the snap ring groove location. QU40486 is the correct outer axle shaft if your 1988/91 F-350 has the snap ring groove at the outboard end of the splines. If your snap ring groove is at the inboard end of the splines, see QU40371!

Tech Note 6: Length
QU40486U is 11.40" long from the center of the u-joint hole to the end of spline.

Applications
Ford Front Dana 60:
F-250 with Dana 60: 1978, 1979
F-350: 1978, 1979
F-350: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1988.5