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Old 07-29-2012, 01:50 PM
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what am i going to need to get this fixed just seals and gear oil or anything else? Thanks in advance today sucks. will i be alright driving? dont want to f up my new gears
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Yep just a new seal and a refill of gear oil and don't forget the friction modifier.
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So i should be okay driving a couple days till i can get it up on a lift? kinda sucks that gear oil isnt cheap RP max gear
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Don't drive it with a bad seal. Who knows if it'll get worse, u loose all yr fluid and shoot ur rear end. I blew a seal on the way home and in 5 miles it only had a little fluid left. I rebuilt the axle
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Don't forget to pack your new seals with bearing grease. Also make sure u tap them in even. Just did mine last weekend. Piece of cake! good luck!
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Redid mine too. New bearings and axle shafts too. New side gears and brakes too.
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thanks guys i picked up a bottle of RP Max gear its staining abit with a tiny puddle but i gotta drive it till friday when i can get it up on the lift work is only 2 miles away so i hope ill be alright
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Do not pack the seals with bearing grease. Apply a light coating of gear oil on the seal before installing the axle shaft.
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If the seal is leaking shouldn't you replace the bearing as well?
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Since the axle shaft Is out it doesn't hurt to. Saves havin to replace them in a month
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