{"product_id":"qu20343-ford-truck-rear-axle-vent-fitting-smooth","title":"QU20343 Ford Truck Rear Axle Vent Fitting, Smooth","description":"\u003cp\u003eQU20343 Ford Truck Rear Axle Vent Fitting and Brake Block Bolt for 1988-2014 Ford Dana 80 and Sterling 10-1\/2\" Rear Axles is a genuine original equipment hollow bolt with factory applied thread sealant with a smooth nipple that is used to attach the rear brake junction block to the axle housing and it acts as the axle vent outlet to which you attach the axle vent hose. Fits Ford Dana 80, Sterling 10.5\" rear axles, plus many Ford full size semi-float rear axles of the same era. \u003cbr\u003eAlso available:\u003cbr\u003eWhile supplies last: \u003ca href=\"5520254-qu20254u-used-ford-truck-rear-axle-vent-fitting-and-brake-block-bolt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU20254U\u003c\/a\u003e Used Vent Fitting and Brake Block Bolt\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torqueking.com\/products\/qu20343-ford-truck-rear-axle-vent-fitting-smooth\"\u003eQU20343\u003c\/a\u003e Smooth Nipple Vent Fitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eAxle Vent System\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003e1995-1996 Changes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#applications\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAxle Vent System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany rear wheel seal leaks are caused by pressure building in the axle due to a clogged axle vent system. Always check and clear the vent system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"applications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1995-1996 Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torqueking.com\/products\/20254-qu20254-ford-truck-rear-axle-vent-fitting-and-brake-block-bolt\"\u003eQU20254\u003c\/a\u003e started replacing QU20343 in production axles around 1995-1996. The two Vent Bolts are functionally interchangeable even though have different overall heights. Both parts have the same 1-3\/16\" thread\/shoulder length and both connect to 5\/16\" ID Vent Hose. The difference is the hose nipple. QU20343 has a smooth nipple and requires \u003ca href=\"50048-qu50048-crimp-hose-clamp-for-most-5-16-id-hoses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU50048\u003c\/a\u003e Hose Clamp to secure the hose. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torqueking.com\/products\/20254-qu20254-ford-truck-rear-axle-vent-fitting-and-brake-block-bolt\"\u003eQU20254\u003c\/a\u003e has a barbed nipple and the hose is usually connected without the use of a clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBronco 8.8\" Rear Axle: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996\u003cbr\u003eF150 Rear Axle 8.8\" Rear Axle: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008\u003cbr\u003eF250 10-1\/4\" Rear Axle: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999\u003cbr\u003eF350 10-1\/4\" Rear Axle: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997\u003cbr\u003eF250, F350, F450 Rear Axle: 1998\u003cbr\u003eE350 Super Duty Rear Axle: 1999, 2000\u003cbr\u003eF250, F350, F450, F550 Rear Axle: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010\u003cbr\u003eF350 with Dana 80 Dual Rear Wheel Axle: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010\u003cbr\u003eExcursion Sterling 10.5\" Rear Axle: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005\u003cbr\u003eE450 Super Duty Rear Axle: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014\u003cbr\u003eE350 Super Duty Rear Axle: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque King 4x4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42804220919885,"sku":"20343","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/QU20343-1.png?v=1776179018","url":"https:\/\/torqueking.com\/products\/qu20343-ford-truck-rear-axle-vent-fitting-smooth","provider":"Torque King 4x4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}