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Originally Posted by Oldcarbearings
There should be a inner race/split sleeve that fits over the bearing, so as the bearing doesn't wear the shaft, WHY FORD DIDN'T use Timken tapered roller bearings begs disbelief SMH....., defies logic&rationale&sense.....
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This is interesting because the end of the axle housings had to be hardened and then machined perfect for the bearing to ride on. This process had to cost more than using Timken-type tapered bearings and races.