Front axle seal

[ptsb5a]

Anybody have a part number other than the OE part number ( 5066-066AA) for a front axle seal. I've got one that's weeping and don't want to spend $31 for a seal from the dealer.

 

[JeepINgeek]

$31 for a seal.. or..

how many hundreds for new bearings and whatnot because it leaked itself to deat?

wyckoff chrysler for discount mopar parts.. but id go get the seal asap.

 

[ptsb5a]

I will get the seal and swap it out soonest. Just looking for an alternate PN and something less expensive than the dealer.

 

[yellocoyote]

I didn't check, but did you look at RockAuto? Maybe they have something...

 

[ptsb5a]

Those are all wonderful suggestions. Kinda useless if I want one right quick though with shipping, customs and all that crap.

Found one in Canada that I can have overnight, Chicago Rawhide (Yee-Haw) pn 21172, $13 CDN, delivered.

 

[tjkj2002]

Those are all wonderful suggestions. Kinda useless if I want one right quick though with shipping, customs and all that crap.

Found one in Canada that I can have overnight, Chicago Rawhide (Yee-Haw) pn 21172, $13 CDN, delivered.

Chicago Rawhide seals are good seals.Kinda surprised you found one so cheap,I had to source one for my Atlas that cost $45.

 

[ptsb5a]

Troy, can you check the Pn for me and see if it's even for the D30A thats in my KJ? PN was 21172.

Thanks man

Ian

 

[ptsb5a]

http://www.skfextranet.com/catalogs/457010/sealdetail.asp?s=21172

Here's the link to the SKF site, lists speedy sleeves and stuff too. Pretty handy.

 

[incommando]

$13.85 at my dealer....

 

[ptsb5a]

$13.85 at my dealer....

Where's that sarcasm font right about now.... your dealer isn't in Canada. We get ass ***** for OEM parts around here. And they don't even offer to use lube.

 

[jnaut]

Anybody have a part number other than the OE part number ( 5066-066AA) for a front axle seal. I've got one that's weeping and don't want to spend $31 for a seal from the dealer.

Not to be critical, dude, but $31 for a part isn't bad. It's not like $100 for my stupid transfer case position sensor. (banghead)

 

[ptsb5a]

Not to be critical, dude, but $31 for a part isn't bad. It's not like $100 for my stupid transfer case position sensor. (banghead)

S'all good Jknot. I was just looking for options outside of the dealership's parts department is all. Like I said earlier. Found a Chicago Rawhide (SKF)part for $13.

If I was to get a "happy ending" from the dealer, I might go there more often. I usually leave there feeling dirty and ashamed.

 

[jnaut]

Now onto the serious question, how hard is it, and... HOW does one change and axle seal?

I'm standing by with my Hello Kitty socket set and Handy Manny carpentry kit.

 

[ptsb5a]

It's easy. I'll post pics tomorrow night when I'm done the job.

 

[kj924]

Hey Ian, I was wondering if you have ever put a bearing in the pass. side front differential?

 

[ptsb5a]

Yep, when I did my iontermediate shaft. Stupid plastic/teflon donought. Easy to swap.

 

[kj924]

That's all that is there is a plastic/teflon ring?

 

[jnaut]

It's easy. I'll post pics tomorrow night when I'm done the job.

Please do. More info is better-er.

 

[ridenby]

That's all that is there is a plastic/teflon ring?

Factory was a "Torrington" bearing,shaft rested right on rollers. Then "they" came out with this super-duper replacement. cheap bastards should of used a bearing and race from the word go. Excuse my spelling.

 

[ptsb5a]

OK, turns out that the Chicago Rawhide PN was for the pinion seal. Looks like I'm going to get a$$ ***** by the dealer again.