This Drive Axle Shaft Assembly is heat treated and precision machined to handle maximum drivetrain torque in commercial truck and heavy-duty applications. It restores correct axle shaft geometry and drivetrain reliability.
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- Direct replacement for cracked or broken axle shafts, restoring full drivetrain integrity and rated load capacity.
- Eliminates axle shaft flex and vibration that leads to premature wheel bearing, seal, and differential gear wear.
- Heat-treated alloy steel shaft handles maximum axle torque without torsional fatigue in loaded commercial truck applications.
- OEM-matched length and diameter maintain correct bearing preload and wheel hub alignment during assembly.
- Precision-machined splines and flange dimensions ensure correct engagement with differential side gears and wheel hubs.
Information:
EAK F7.5/8.8 28SPL 29.18" 4LUG
Application Summary:
| Year |
Make/Model |
| 1978-1983 |
Ford Fairmont |
| 1981-1982 |
Ford Granada |
| 1983-1986 |
Ford LTD |
| 1979-1993 |
Ford Mustang |
| 1980-1982 |
Ford Thunderbird |
| 1979-1986 |
Mercury Capri |
| 1979-1982 |
Mercury Cougar |
| 1983-1986 |
Mercury Marquis |
| 1978-1983 |
Mercury Zephyr |
| Attributes |
| App/Model |
"Ford 7.5, Ford 8.8" |
| Axle Length |
29 |
| Axle Material |
1541 Manganese |
| Axle Shaft Spline Quantity |
28 |
| Axle Type |
Ford 8.8 in. |
| California Proposition 65 |
WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| Country of Origin (Primary) |
US |
| Differential Case Design Type |
Ford 8.8, Ford 7.5 |
| Emission Code |
Legal US |
| Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) |
8708504110 |
| Hazardous Material Code |
N |
| Inboard Spline Quantity |
28, 28 |
| Life Cycle Status Code |
Available to Order |
| Long Description |
Axle Kit |
| NAFTA Preference Criterion Code |
B |
| Outboard Spline Quantity |
28 |
| Position |
Rear |
| SDR Required Flag |
N |
| Shaft Length |
29.1875 |
| Shaft Material |
1541 Manganese |
| Short Description |
Axle Kit |
| Side |
Left (Driver), Right (Passenger) |
| Taxonomy |
Differential LD |
| Taxonomy A |
LD Differential |
| Taxonomy B |
Axle Shafts |
| Taxonomy C |
Axle Kits - Rear |
| Taxonomy D |
"Left (Driver), Right (Passenger)" |
| Warranty Time |
12 |
| Wheel Bolt Pattern Size |
4 x 4.25, 4 x 4.25 |
| GTIN |
00698231718773 |
