Spicer 2002692 Front Outer Stub Axle Shaft (1999-2004 Ford F-250/F-350 & Excursion Dana 50/60)

Eliminate front wheel-end popping, repair stretched yoke ears, and restore absolute torque capacity to your 4x4 with this genuine Spicer Front Outer Stub Axle Shaft. Engineered as a direct original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement component by Dana, this premium 30-spline outer stub shaft (Part Number: 2002692) is built to handle the heavy payloads, commercial towing demands, and rugged off-road environments typical of early Super Duty and Excursion platforms.

On heavy-duty solid front steering axles, the outer stub shaft passes directly through the vacuum-operated hub assembly and wheel bearing unit to transfer rotational power to the front tires. Because it acts as a primary pivot point during hard cornering while carrying heavy engine weights (such as the 7.3L or 6.0L PowerStroke diesels), the outer yoke ears operate under continuous rotational stress. Over high mileage, severe plow work, or running oversized mud tires, the universal joint snap-ring grooves and cap retention holes can stretch out of round. This deformation allows the u-joint bearing cups to spin and shift, leading to severe tire-end clicking, accelerated needle bearing failure, or a completely sheared axle yoke. Replacing a worn or compromised factory unit with an authentic Spicer forged steel shaft completely restores structural strength to your wheel end.

Manufactured by Dana Spicer—the original drivetrain supplier for Ford Super Duty trucks—this outer stub shaft is forged from premium-grade carbon steel and heat-treated to exact metallurgical specifications for maximum torsional fatigue resistance. It features a standard 30 outboard spline count and is precisely dimensioned at 9.31 inches in length from the universal joint centerline to the spline tip. Designed explicitly to pair with heavy-duty 1480 / SPL55 Series axle universal joints (featuring 1.375-inch bearing cup diameters), this shaft guarantees a seamless, vibration-free fitment that matches factory blueprints.

Component Highlights:

• Universal Left or Right Application: Precision-machined to fit interchangeably on either the front driver-side or front passenger-side outer steering knuckle assembly.

• Forged Structural Rigidity: Fabricated from premium micro-alloy steel and induction-hardened to maximize shear resistance under heavy acceleration or high-payload tracking.

• Massive 1480 Series Interface: Built with precision-bored cap retention ears tailored exclusively for high-torque 1480 / SPL55 series axle universal joints.

• Genuine Spicer OEM Quality: Manufactured with the identical engineering tolerances used on original factory assembly lines to eliminate rotational runout and ensure smooth 4WD engagement.

Vehicle & Axle Fitment:

• Axle Profiles: Open-Knuckle, Solid Front Monobeam Dana 50 and Dana 60 Steering Axles running factory leaf-spring front suspension setups. Does not fit later 2005+ coil-spring front axle configurations.

• Ford F-250 Super Duty: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 4x4 models.

• Ford F-350 Super Duty: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 single-rear-wheel (SRW) and dual-rear-wheel (DRW) 4x4 models.

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

• Position: Front Outer Axle Wheel End — Left (Driver) or Right (Passenger) Side. (Note: Axle shafts are sold individually; one shaft included per package).