Flanged vs. Floater

Tim breaks down the differences between a flanged axle rear end housing and a full floater housing.

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The information contained in this video is based on the opinion of Tim McAmis and his 30+ years in the motorsport and manufacturing industries. Any action you take based upon the content provided shall be done at your own risk. TMRC and its affiliates are not liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of this information.

[timhaynes]

I love the way Tim explains the way things work. He makes a simple explanation of how the final drive works and helps a person to decide what he needs for his application

[scottmichael]

Ya know I've Been a mechanic for 29 years and your explanation is the Absolute best I have EVER SEEN! Nice amigo. Thanks.

[sweenep]

Forgot to mention the wheel is retained in the event of a halfshaft failing

[bobfalfa]

I've learned alot from this series, keep it coming!

[CARTUNE.]

Love these videos! I've been watching all the door slammer vids and learning a lot. Keep up the great content.

[monelfunkawitz]

Best thing about a full float is your wheel won't fall off if you break an axle, It just quits spinning under power.

[georgeshotrodbarn]

Thats good stuff, back in the day some racers would use a 3/4 ton floater diff from a truck in there drag cars. whats old is new again. a engine is just a engine and a trans is just a trans but the diff is where the rubber meets the road. to me it is the most important part of the car. thanks Tim

[aztecmixtli]

Awesome, exactly what is built in my '87 Ford F350, floating axle bearings.

[shawng]

that floater is absolutely beautiful. I would have zero need for anything like that but if I had an extra $15k to spend I would sport one of those around so proudly. I cant wait for the day I need to run a big tire 4 link car. hope it comes quick

[chamberizer]

Thanks for explaining!
I designed a robot loaded axle tube gage, when I worked for "VGage". I never got to see an assembly, but per your description it was for a "floating" axle style.
It could be set up to check both: "SRW" & "DRW".
It checked the diameters for bearings & surface that mounts the brake caliper.
See YouTube "vgage axle tube automatic gage" if you are interested.

[Ivan-piur]

i looked up floater videos here on youtube, wasn't really expecting this

[profesorantelo]

Excellent explanation! Very didactive and easy to understand.

[bigredracer]

1.1K+👍's up thanks for taking the time for us all

[truereality]

Thanks for explaining I’ve always been confused and now I know a tad bit more.

[BHN]

thank you for taking the time to explain the various topics in your video series
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[KILLER_BEAN_UNLEASHED_FOREVER]

Nice, Clean And Clear Explanation 👏👌👍

[montana]

Live axle has a bearing that contacts the shaft and housing, floating axle has no contact with a bearing it bolts to the hub via the axle’s flange, the hub houses the bearing and races that are seated onto the outside of the tube housing (hollow spindle) that the allows the floating axle to rotate with no contact, the hub also contains grease or oil seals to contain the bearings lubricant. 2 bearings in place at the wheel hub larger in size increasing the mechanical advantage and strength via size, placement, and additional bearing per wheel.

[paultavres]

What keeps the axle from coming out of the drive flange
Great series of videos love the content
Thank you for sharing the information

[krinson]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the differences

[MrVelocity]

Thx Tim great little explanation, give us more pls