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Old 09-29-2008, 03:35 PM
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Try, http://www.roverlandparts.com/ they sell good guaranteed used hubs for less.
No there is no other fix.
 
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does anybody have a pic of a DII rear hub with the axle seal? unable to find one online. thanks.
 
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so can you just replace that o-ring to stop a leak?
 
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With DII's you need to replace the whole hub as one unit.
DI's you just replace seals. Yet another reason DI's are better than DII's.
Ha! 50% of the time you just blow the crud out of the axle breather tube and don't worry about the seal TWO more reasons the D1 is better
 
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[sm=icon_ladiesman.gif]The front seal on my rear axle was leaking when I bought my truck, new axle breather and no more leaks. Man I love it when it it is simple. And cheap. And reliable.
 
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so can you just replace that o-ring to stop a leak?
You are having a hard time dealing with this aren't you.
If your tube is clear, and you are leaking gear oil, you need a hub, PERIOD.
 
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Old 09-29-2008, 07:42 PM
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mike, I've had about enough of you and your nonconstructive condescending attitude towards me and my questions. If you have a personal problem with me please feel free to PM me your number and we'll settle this...old man.
 
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New hubs, at least from the dealer, do not come with new o-ring seals. You can try a new o-ring, but 8 out of 10 times, the hub bearing itself is leaking and a new hub is required. Get both and save yourself some trouble.

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Default RE: Rear axle seal leak -Need new hub assy?

kyle, thanks for clearing up the confusion. I could not understand why such an expensive repair was needed for a simple seal, but if the hub bearing itself is leaking then it makes sense that it needs to be replaced.
 


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