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whitedog76 · 02-18-2014, 06:36 PM

RANGER- I don't think anything with the Eatons are cheap. Considering they haven't built the axles since 72, probably not alot of demand.

You may be able to source some alternative bearings by going to Timken.com, but I doubt it.

Another alternative is a Ford 9" front steer axle. The off road guys have been doing it for years. It has the same basic look as the Eatons, you might be able to fool some folks.

02-18-2014, 06:36 PM	#75
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Eaton HO72/HO52 vs. 14 Bolt FF RANGER- I don't think anything with the Eatons are cheap. Considering they haven't built the axles since 72, probably not alot of demand. You may be able to source some alternative bearings by going to Timken.com, but I doubt it. Another alternative is a Ford 9" front steer axle. The off road guys have been doing it for years. It has the same basic look as the Eatons, you might be able to fool some folks.