It’s twisted closer to the wheel hub
This is interesting. Pops the weld plug like the tube either twisted in the housing or moved laterally, but the tube is actually twisted out by the bearing flange? Are they certain the whole tube isn't twisted and it's just more noticeable due to the distance from the housing to outer flange? This is not what I expected to see.
I think the whole tube is twisted yes and more noticeable by the wheel hub. What I find strange is that I don’t feel it at all driving it. And if I look in my side mirror the tire isn’t bouncing or anything. It drove smoothly to the dealer
You may not notice anything if it's still somewhat in the horizontal and vertical planes. The caliper may be rotated fore or aft compared to the other side but it would have to be fairly significant to notice.
Pure bullshit. Call Ford Customer Service immediatelyHey guys, just thought I’d post this so anyone else considering running 37’s at least knows the risks going into it. I just passed 1200 miles on my 23 Bronco, took it out Sunday only for the second time on some mild trails. I came outside Monday morning to oil dripping from my rear diff. I immediately took it to Ford for diagnosis since I thought maybe it was a bad seal. It turns out (Ford claims) my 37” tires caused too much torque on the rear axle and caused it to twist, breaking the plug welds and bending the axle tube by the wheel.
I am an open book so for sake of clarity, I have never used the TTA function. I have however engaged the rear locker on the trail. I wouldn’t have even known there was a problem with the truck if I didn’t see fluid on the ground under the rear diff. As of right now I’m told warranty won’t cover the repair so just a heads up to anyone else with high expectations for off road performance and durability, this isn’t the truck. I’ve attached some photos for reference.
You’re not gonna get any sympathy when you put aftermarket parts on your vehicle, and expect it to perform like stock and not have any affect on the rest of it. You’re gonna put massive size tires on that not do any reinforcing.? come on manHey guys, just thought I’d post this so anyone else considering running 37’s at least knows the risks going into it. I just passed 1200 miles on my 23 Bronco, took it out Sunday only for the second time on some mild trails. I came outside Monday morning to oil dripping from my rear diff. I immediately took it to Ford for diagnosis since I thought maybe it was a bad seal. It turns out (Ford claims) my 37” tires caused too much torque on the rear axle and caused it to twist, breaking the plug welds and bending the axle tube by the wheel.
I am an open book so for sake of clarity, I have never used the TTA function. I have however engaged the rear locker on the trail. I wouldn’t have even known there was a problem with the truck if I didn’t see fluid on the ground under the rear diff. As of right now I’m told warranty won’t cover the repair so just a heads up to anyone else with high expectations for off road performance and durability, this isn’t the truck. I’ve attached some photos for reference.
No one is asking for sympathy. I’m making others aware if they intend to run 37’s they may very well need to replace the rear axle assembly because the truck can’t handle it despite how it’s marketed. Read the post next time
Massive size tires? +1 in size is considered massive? Simply put, this is a defect
Fords bottom line is hurting and the standard..let’s deny all claims is their playbook to save some expense.
The inner fender wells literally say "lift me baby".
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Jeeps (rubicons and many other trims) have almost the same Dana 44 rear, and have been putting 37s on them for years. I havnt seen to many failures of a Rear axle like this. Jeeps have issues with the front axle on occasion because of the FAD ( front axle disconnect) portion on the passenger side which is a cast iron section in the middle of the tube.
