Ford 9in. is this axle usable..?

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Apr 9, 2013 | 10:44 AM

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96rokee

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From: Santa Rosa, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

not sure if this helps.

bearing is 3.148 pretty much 3.15
and the sleeve above it is 2.253 pretty much 2.25

Apr 10, 2013 | 09:05 AM

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96rokee

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From: Santa Rosa, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by 96rokee

first it seemed like you were me it was an a-20 style. and said replace with this style bearing without mentioning what to switch to.
now it sounds like your telling me i have ball bearing style and should switch to a-20 style...

i apologize but im kinda lost here.

So I really still don't know what ur tryin to say.
Do I have an a20 style and need to switch to something else?
What kind of bearing do I have?
What kind of bearing should I want?

Apr 10, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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JBimmolate

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From: Nor Cal

Year: 1994

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

You have the A-20 bearing which is a tapered roller bearing this is the heavier duty bearing. Since your axles are the A-20 style I would recommend replacing the housing ends on your housing. The ends on your housing are spun and the a-20 bearing may not seal well. The a-20 bearing uses a compression style seal and it needs to be a tight fit in the housing or it will leak. The other option you have is to replace the axles with ones that use the weaker ball bearing style sealed bearing.

Miles