Shiroelex, thanks for your post to this problem of mine. I was working on flooring in the house for a few weeks and got back on this project last Thursday. Pulled the axle from NAPA and decided to go all Ford parts. Replaced with Ford axle, bearing, seal and caliper bracket. Still have clearance issue. So, with no visual signs of damage to the housing I pulled the axle again and replace the big this metal bracket on the end of housing. The one the brake backing plate bolts to. Althought the naked eye could not see the difference it was the final piece to complete this problem. Just wanted to post up what the fix was since there was so much help offered. Ha. Thanks though Shiroelex for at least posting. Later