Spicer Front Axle Shaft 1480/SPL55 Series U-Joint Kit for 1999-2015 Ford F-250 & F-350 Super Duty (Dana 50 / 60 / Super 60)

Eliminate harsh steering wheel vibrations, fix annoying front-end popping noises while turning, and restore uncompromised torque handling to your heavy-duty 4x4 with this genuine Spicer Front Axle Shaft U-Joint Kit. Specifically engineered as a direct original equipment replacement for 1999–2015 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks, this premium service package refreshes a single front steering knuckle station on rugged Dana 50, Dana 60, and Dana Super 60 solid front axles.

On heavy-duty Ford truck platforms—especially those carrying the immense weight and high torque output of the 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4L, or 6.7L PowerStroke Turbo Diesel engines—the front axle shaft universal joints undergo incredible operational stress. These u-joints link the inner and outer front axle shafts directly behind the steering knuckle, allowing continuous power delivery to the front wheels while simultaneously pivoting for steering. Over high mileage, heavy commercial hauling, snowplowing, or off-road use with oversized tires, the internal needle bearings naturally flat-spot, lose their grease boundaries, or suffer water intrusion. A binding or failing axle u-joint causes dangerous steering feedback, severe tire scrubbing, accelerated front hub unit bearing wear, and can eventually snap—destroying your outer stub shafts and leaving you stranded without 4WD traction.

This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement kit features a premium solid-cross/maintenance-free architecture, cold-forged from high-grade carbon-alloy steel and heat-treated to exact case-hardness depths for maximum torsional resistance. Sourcing a genuine Spicer kit guarantees exact trunnion roundness, advanced multi-lip synthetic rubber seals to lock out water and mud, and factory-matched thrust washers that eliminate internal friction. This kit also supplies the specific heavy-duty retaining snap rings needed to properly secure the u-joint inside the factory inner and outer axle shaft ears.

Kit Contents (Services One Front Steering Knuckle Station):

• (1) Genuine Spicer Cold-Forged Front Axle Shaft U-Joint (1480 / SPL55 Series Dimensions)

• (4) Premium Multi-Lip Needle Bearing Cap Grease Seals

• Complete Set of Factory-Spec Heavy-Duty Retaining Snap Rings

Kit Highlights:

• Unmatched Multi-Generation Coverage: Engineered precisely to fit the heavy-duty front axle configurations found across generations of Ford Super Duty trucks, including Dana 50, standard Dana 60, and upgraded Dana Super 60 housings.

• Genuine Spicer Forged Strength: Precision-manufactured by the industry's premier drivetrain supplier to guarantee original equipment durability, matching factory blueprints, and uncompromised metallurgy.

• Advanced Contamination Defense: Features multi-lip elastomeric seals to isolate the precision needle bearings from intrusive road salt, water, mud, and highway grit.

• Restores Smooth 4x4 Steering: Replaces binding or dry factory u-joints to instantly eliminate low-speed steering knuckle popping, tire hopping, and structural front-end bind.

Vehicle & Axle Fitment:

• Axle Profiles: Solid Monobeam Front Dana 50, Dana 60, and Dana Super 60 Axles equipped with open knuckles.

• Ford F-250 Super Duty: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 4x4 truck models.

• Ford F-350 Super Duty: 1999–2015 Single-Rear-Wheel (SRW) and Dual-Rear-Wheel (DRW) dually 4x4 trucks.

• Ford Excursion: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 4x4 SUV models.

• Position: Front Outer Axle Shaft Steering Knuckle Yoke — Left (Driver) or Right (Passenger) Side (Sold Individually)