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Old 01-23-2015, 02:21 AM
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I have a 29-spline 8.25 I need to get ready to swap into my XJ. I'll be pulling the axles to make the disc brake conversion, so obviously now is the time for new axle bearings & seals.

I'm wondering if there are seals available that make the rear axle more water resistant than the garden variety axle seals do?
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Look at extending axle breathers that will do more good.More water gets in the factory breather on the axle then through the seals/bearings.
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Look at extending axle breathers that will do more good.More water gets in the factory breather on the axle then through the seals/bearings.
Yup.
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Well that's easy enough. Any recommendation on bearing & seal brands ?
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Extending the vent is the only thing that's going to do any good. Just use any quality seal.
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Thanks for that guys. Just ordered National bearings and seals; they are Made in the USA should be good quality.

Also ordered new Centric rotors, pads & shoes from Partsgeek (for 1998 ZJ) to go with the disc brake conversion kit I got from Big David here on this forum. Ordered an Aussie Locker as well, from CSE offroad for $300 shipped. So...that will keep me busy for a while.
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Nope. WAY more mucking around than I wanna do. I just want to reduce the chances of contaminating the oil in the axle housing. At $18/qt, it aint cheap.
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Should have went with Timken bearings and seals. Hands down best on the market.
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Nope. WAY more mucking around than I wanna do. I just want to reduce the chances of contaminating the oil in the axle housing. At $18/qt, it aint cheap.
What gear oil are you buying for $18 a quart?
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http://http://www.redlineoil.com/pro...?pid=44&pcid=8

Redline Heavy Shockproof. It's real good at keeping things quiet.
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