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I changed gears almost 7 years ago. Way before eco hubs. If I had a choice today I would probably go eco hubs but I don’t have my old gears to reverse it and install eco hubs.

After a total of 12 months and 23,000 miles with 3.07 gears, average speed of 50-60 mph, never faster than 60 no matter terrain or road I get a consistent 6.5 mpg.

No and I haven’t had time to dig into it yet.

I’m at a similar position, I completely rebuilt the hubs last winter and now have to replace front axle housing outer seals. So this time when I have it apart I’m considering the front axle sleeve bushings, axle U- joints, pinion seal….

I’ll have to do a video on these seal replacements and post on my YouTube channel. nomadventures360

Thank you.

Do you have a link to those videos?

This is going to suck!!!!

So that would mean I need 4 of the sleeve bushings as well.

Those drawings don’t show that. The seal, thrust washer and sleeve are in the same order in both drawings. Indicating they go into the axle housing. If they went into the hub they would be in reverse direction.

Look closely that’s the same drawing just with the axle shaft. 59,60,61 are identical to 8,10,11 and identical part numbers. They are in the exact same order. So only 1 seal one thrust washer and one bushing sleeve. Per side not 2 on of each side.

I’m so confused the seal, washer and sleeve bearing are shown that go in the axle housing. Where is the other seal go.

I have a friend that modifies these axles for monster trucks. I’ll see is he has a better source and experience doing this job.

I know exactly what you’re talking about. I’ve even had to cut them with a reciprocating saw and chisel them out. That doesn’t sound fun. Maybe have new ones on hand check tolerances and if needed then replace. Any idea if the u joint is a common Dana / spicer part number?

Good point. Also most likely replacing #61 sleeve bushing. He insisted 2 on each side and sold me 4. I was there in person and he saw the problem and truck. Going to call and have him point it out to me on the drawing.

After replacing all the hub and CTIS seals last winter I have developed a leak in the front axle outer seal. Oil is dripping at the bottom of the passenger side king pin area. Looks like #59 seal. Mid west says there are requires 2 at each end but I only see 1. What’s the best way to replace...

Sounds like something is warming up then causing the problem. Check the fuse maybe pinch the terminal so they are tighter. Also remove the resettable fuse with a standard fuse. If that doesn’t work swap relays. One thing at a time though so you know what the solution was.

Definitely start at the switch. My push button had issues in the beginning. Took it apart cleaned it added the ground and works great now.

What type of light switch do you have? Old lever style or new push button?

So true! 🤣