What is a floating axle?

What is a floating axle?

Floating axles eliminate the axle shaft having to support the weight of the vehicle as well as hold the wheels on. Because of the high yield strength of the WARN axle, you’ll also find the largest spline count possible, limited only by the differential. The internal splined wheel hubs eliminate bolts and are guaranteed never to loosen.

Why choose a warn axle?

Because of the high yield strength of the WARN axle, you’ll also find the largest spline count possible, limited only by the differential. The internal splined wheel hubs eliminate bolts and are guaranteed never to loosen. Warn Industries also includes spring loaded lipseals in the wheel hubs and spindles.

Is the AMC 20 axle a good axle?

The AMC 20 axle found in most CJ’s between 1976 and 1986 is a good axle once it’s major flaws are addressed. The 20 uses a semi-floating 2 piece axleshafts. The outer hub attaches to the inner axle through a “self made” spline/key method.

What are the parts of a warn Full Floater kit?

Warn Industries also includes spring loaded lipseals in the wheel hubs and spindles. O-ring seals are used on the hub lock interface. WARN full floater kits with internal mount wheel hubs are now sold as a two part number system: a “foundation” kit and then your choice of drive flanges or hublocks.