rear axel seal question

[Slick]

1st off

i know i have a sb read end, but are there diffrent seals for the smalls or just small or big bearing?

and next, i cought it early and kept full fluids till i got home, do i need to bother with the bearings too or just do the seals???

FYI, im work'n too much to do it myself so its guna be at a shop.

thx for the info!!! (in advance)

 

[Rustytruck]

If your paying for labor and in that far replace the bearing too if they have never been replaced. 40 years or so of duty has been long enough especially for a small bearing axle. If you pull an axle after 100,000 miles I concider that time to replace them. Its worth the extra $200 bucks or so to avoid a bad day if you can afford it.

 

[taipeichris]

Hi,
I'm planning on changing my seals too, these look helpful.
Good luck.
Chris


http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/category/bronco_rear_axle

http://broncograveyard.com/dia/6/fo9dia.jpg

 

[ohpoo2]

Yes for sure could be the reason the seal went bad.

 

[Slick]

ok so, next question then:

I assume in this case i would be just replacing the outer bearing & seal...

I'm 99% sure the inners were done when I went to 4.88's.

and to that end I take it i dont need to do a new set of inner seals just cause i'm yank'n axels past em do I??

 

[Slick]

huh???????

nobody knows?

 

[Skiddy]

i wouldn't worry about the inners they seem to last a long time

 

[Slick]

but i mean the seals are fine to reuse on the inner?

I assume they are... but i dont wana opperate on mearley an assumption

thx once more!!!!

 

[Skiddy]

but i mean the seals are fine to reuse on the inner?

I assume they are... but i dont wana opperate on mearley an assumption

thx once more!!!!

ok now i am confused the rear doesn't have inner seals like the front?:?

 

[NYLES]

ok now i am confused the rear doesn't have inner seals like the front?:?

Nope it sure dont

 

[Slick]

lol, ok I was look'n at the axel blow-up and the bearing is a 2 piece deal i guess... I thought it was bearing, seal not a grease cap or what ever it is...

haha ok thanks guys!!!!!

 

[NYLES]

just a seal on the rear outer, bearings are pressed on the axles with a retaining plate between bearing and axle...all there is to it

 

[Slick]

cool, thx!!!!

take care fellas!!!!!