my axle seal is leaking very bad and i'd like to put it on a lift where i work to fix it , but im not sure if its ok to drive up there. its the front rear not the back , and i dont want to ruin my locker or anything

 

I would say no way.

 

i'm pretty sure its not good but i got no choice

 

just fill it and stop every so often to check it.

 

is it completely empty? i'd say no. i'd put some in it before u moved it. If your only moving it a couple feet it should be fine.

 

i work like seriously not even a mile away

 

it should be fine, fill it up then take off.

 

X2

 

oh, I was thinking it was a distance. go for it.

 

Agreed..

Consider the cost of a few quarts of lube vs the price of bearings and install.. pretty easy decision.

Once there you can replace the seals that are leaking and be out under $10 to ensure you dont damage anything. Wouldnt take long for a bearing to heat up if run dry.

 

ya the diff fluid is a couple bucks and all you have to do is pop that plug out and squirt it in since its basically a squirt bottle

 

Whats a front rear I call it a frontend front axle.

 

I was wheeling with a kid once that smashed the diff in. He took it off and continued to ride the trails with no damage done. I wouldn't recommend doing it for long distances. On another note. I also have the same problem as you. I have only had to put one quart in it in the past 6 months.

 

sounds like you want a d30 pinion seal.
there are two listed for the xj. buy them both, then just return the one you didn't need.

 

oh i guess i forgot to mention the huge pool of diff fluid under the left wheel