View Poll Results: Has your axel seal failed? Take the freaking poll!
Yes one has!
190
39.09%
Both failed!
50
10.29%
No, nothing yet.
235
48.35%
Whats an axel seal?
11
2.26%
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Axel seal problem poll.
#132
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Last month my 08 x rhd 2dr 60k miles had the rear left side seal leak & replaced with extended warranty coverage. It ended up having a slightly bent axle. 2 1/2 lift on 33".
#133
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And... both fronts are leaking again pretty bad wonder if this is going to happen all the time? I'm tempted to go back to stock tires and rims at this point or just trade it in
#134
130k 3.5 inch lift. 35s and no failures yet. I wheel once a month if not more
I dont always drive where others cant. but when I do, its in my Jeep. Stay muddy my friends
I dont always drive where others cant. but when I do, its in my Jeep. Stay muddy my friends
#135
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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I have 2014 JKU Sport with ProComp 2.5 in lift, 315/70R17 tires. I had the Drivers side front axle seal leak at 6026 miles and now that same seal is leaking again at 8050 miles.
#137
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No axle seals leaking @ 80,000 miles. I've had both front shafts out for ball joint change. No leaks after reinstalling the shafts.
But then, I took precautions when the front shafts were out:
Cleaned the axle tubes
Cleaned the shaft splines and the areas the seals ride on, then applied some grease
Made sure the plastic discs were in the proper place on the shafts to ensure alignment through the seals
As an added precaution, I have the oil level in the differentials high enough to keep the seals wet.
This has worked on two JKs I have changed the ball joints on.
But then, I took precautions when the front shafts were out:
Cleaned the axle tubes
Cleaned the shaft splines and the areas the seals ride on, then applied some grease
Made sure the plastic discs were in the proper place on the shafts to ensure alignment through the seals
As an added precaution, I have the oil level in the differentials high enough to keep the seals wet.
This has worked on two JKs I have changed the ball joints on.
#139
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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There is a thread on jk owners that shows a homemade tool out of threaded rod, nuts and washers to change seals. I can post the link if I am ok to do so....
Sent from my recliner
Sent from my recliner
#140
JK Jedi Master