Leaky Seals! Help please

Black01Tj · Jan 27, 2014

Cant Keep Seals From Leaking In My Gm 14 Bolt. Does Anyone Know Of A Better Seal Or Any Tricks That Would Help. Any Suggestions?

johneddie · Jan 27, 2014

I've had this same problem.Changed once and it leaked worse than it did before I changed it!
Changed again and polished spindle really good first.....but I swear I think it's still leaking a little bit. :****: :dunno:

4byfan · Jan 27, 2014

Make sure your vent isn't stopped up. If it is it will build pressure & cause it to leak.

repairman · Jan 27, 2014

Offroad Design is selling a seal that is like a stemco brand used on semi axles. Some sterling axles in fords use the same type. I purchased a set but haven't installed them yet. They look to be a good quality seal but a little pricey at 29.00 ea but if they work there worth it.

al1tonyota · Jan 27, 2014

Spindle may be bent?

Black01Tj · Jan 27, 2014

CanT Keep Axle Seals From Leaking In My 14 Bolt. Anybody Know Anyting I Can Do To Help Stop This?

ALLJ · Jan 27, 2014

Do they have a groove worn around the spindle or some other issue to keep them from being smooth like rust pits ?

Black01Tj · Jan 27, 2014

I Cant See Any Thing Visibly Wrong. It Hasn't Been That Long Since I Replaced Them. They HeldUp Good For A Couple Months. Now I Just Add Gear Oil JustTo Make Sure ThereiIs Some In The chunk

Black01Tj · Jan 27, 2014

Im Going To Pull The Axle And Bring It To Work And See If There Is Any Runout On It. I Just Thought There Might Be A Outer Seal I Could Put In It To Try And Catch It In The Tube!

al1tonyota · Jan 27, 2014

Black01Tj said:
Im Going To Pull The Axle And Bring It To Work And See If There Is Any Runout On It. I Just Thought There Might Be A Outer Seal I Could Put In It To Try And Catch It In The Tube!

you could run inner seals like you use on a rear steer setup and put wheel bearing grease in the hub bearings! But you will have to pull the carrier out to install the seals just like a Dana 60

1993toy · Jan 27, 2014

I used these to fix mine.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Speedi-Sleeve/_/R-NOS99282_0339203950

ALLJ · Jan 27, 2014

Google search Chicago rawhide speedy seal I think the part number may be 99218 but not 100% my jeep thats in my avatar has one them on it my spindle was kinda pitted from rust I got one at my local O'reillys if that number is not correct I think I still have the box at home

ALLJ · Jan 27, 2014

Thats what I used also mine came from O'reillys

Black01Tj · Jan 27, 2014

Thanks For The Info Guys. I'll Give These A try

Black01Tj · Jan 27, 2014

Thanks I'll Give It A try

geier · Jan 27, 2014

Redi-sleeve from carquest. I just put one on my 14 bolt spindle. It will cost you 50 bucks but it's worth it.

geier · Jan 27, 2014

Part #

geier · Jan 27, 2014

Redi-sleeve

Pumpkin · Jan 27, 2014

Re: Re: Leaky Seals! Help please

Semi float or full float? I see people talking about a spindle but you said taking the axle to check for run out. Really depends on the type of rear end as to how you repair it or the parts to use.