Flying Wrenches gets into the mechanics of a full-floating axle
Six new uploads range from Ford's engineering test mode to truck choices and diesel questions.
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Full Floating Axle? #flyingwrenches #mechanic #superduty #powerstroke #mechaniclife
An axle question drew a much bigger audience than the truck-shopping questions on Flying Wrenches. The full-floating axle upload reached about 141,000 views, comfortably the most watched of the channel's six new videos.
"Full Floating Axle? #flyingwrenches #mechanic #superduty #powerstroke #mechaniclife" touches on a distinction worth knowing: in a full-floating design, the hub bearings support the vehicle's weight while the axle shaft transmits torque. That separation is part of what makes the design useful in heavy-duty trucks. Among the replies, a viewer who works with axles discusses their practicality for repairs, while another recalls how a broken semi-floating axle can make the difference memorable.
The rest of the lineup broadens the shop conversation: Ford engineering test mode, an electric-truck-themed Ford Fathom upload, red diesel, and "Duramax 8.3L | DEF Injectors?" Truck selection gets its own discussion in "Powerstroke | F-150 | Maverick | What is truck is right for you?"
The channel added subscribers and nearly half a million views over the week. Daily viewing is currently above its usual level. Among nearby motoring channels, Two Dead Center had a larger weekly audience, while HertLife had a quieter week for views.
The axle video also has the most momentum right now. Just behind it on Flying Wrenches' active shelf is the previous week's shop-tools upload, a reminder that the channel's appeal includes both understanding the machinery and finding something useful for the toolbox.
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What viewers say
Full floating axles are another level, I work with axles and they’re a lot more practical to setup, repair, and the security they offer is a lot better
@jeremiaswitt1374See it on YouTubeHaving an axle break on a semi floating will teach you the difference in a spectacular way.
@biffmalibu3733See it on YouTubeKeep doing what you're doing brother love the videos
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You keep going young man, your doing fine work & videos
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The videos drawing views on Flying Wrenches right now
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- Channel
- Flying Wrenches
- Subscribers
- 245,000 ▲ 1,000 this week
- Channel views, last 7 days
- 496,755
- Videos published this week
- 6
- Video published
- October 6, 2026
- Video views so far
- 141,207
- Views on its first day
- 49,146
The numbers
Here is Flying Wrenches' week in views and subscribers.
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Which manufacturer makes the F-150 and Maverick discussed in Flying Wrenches' truck-choice upload?
The F-150 and Maverick are both Ford truck models.