Axle seal options

[sammi91]

So my duece has a leaking front axle seal. My question is do any local parts stores carry or can they get the needed seals. I don't want to order if possible and would like to keep my money local. any help with part number cross overs would help. Thanks.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Front? I ask because you have to tear the whole knuckle apart to get to it. There is a lot of stuff it will need to leak through to show as a leak. Could it be a knuckle boot?

 

[Heavysteven]

To my knowledge they are not available at Napa..etc. Only military vendors carry them ODIron, Mephis, TJNMurry...etc.


I had a clogged spring vent which caused the inner axle seal to fail. It pushed gear oil all the way through the boot, bearings, pads, and drum.

 

[Clay James]

I'm about to replace both inner axle seals on my front axle. I ordered the front seal kit through OD Iron, now if they would ever ship I can replace them. The front right was pouring gear oil out of the knuckle boot so it has to be done. The left isn't leaking that I can tell but, I'm just going to replace it anyways since the axle has a lot of water in the gear oil.

 

[sammi91]

Yes it could be the axle boot. I am going to replace all seals and boots on both sides in front.

 

[deuceman51]

I also carry a full inventory of the parts you need. I have never been able to get them at NAPA either.