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Just to update...I pulled the front axles and drove it. It's still there. Two buddies rode in it and and both swear it's just tire noise. I just can't wrap my head around two different sets of tires making the same noise. I'm going to jack up the rear and see what I hear as one last check and if...

Well, I was just going to go ahead and order the rebuild kit but ya'll have convinced me to dig a little deeper first. Explorer_PL made an excellent point. I would have to pull them anyway and at least it can be driven while waiting on the parts to arrive. I see no reason not to try it.

A little bit came out when I replaced the half axles previously but the fluid level must be close the bottom of the axle shaft hole. (Not the correct term I'm sure) I would be concerned about debris getting in there when you drove it though. I suppose you could shove some clean rags in the holes?

Yes, the noise was there before the new tires. By pulling the front driveshaft I assumed that would stop any transfer of noise & vibration if it was coming from the back...transfer case...rear dif., etc. Like I said, everything on the front suspension has been replaced including wheel bearings...

06 explorer is making a noise that sounds like I'm running snow tires on the front. You can feel it in the steering wheel also as a vibration. The noise goes up and down with the speed. I've replaced the entire front suspension with exception of the inner tie rod ends. I've also replaced the...

Finally getting back to it...had to shelf the project for a bit. I thought I would throw an alignment at it before committing to the rebuild. Assuming I can back the half axles out enough to pull them out of the dif and not remove any steering components...would I need to realign after pulling...

Found this on another Ford site... In 1995, the Ford Explorer 4x4 went from a TTB (Twin Traction Beam) Dana 35 front axle, to a Dana 35 SLA (Sort arm Long Arm) front axle. In 2002, the Ford Explorer switched from a Dana 35 to a Dana 'Super' 30. The Super 30 should not be confused with the...

Can someone please verify the front differential on my 06? Axle code is 45, 8.8, 3.55. Dana super 30?...want to be sure before ordering a bearing kit. Thanks