HammerDown
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Well, after 30 years of ownership (bought new) and 226,000 miles my driver side rear axle oil seal is starting to weep.
I've done a LOT of work/maintenance on this Truck myself (health is now bad) but I don't really trust a shop to do it, fear it will come back with damage (differential making noise, sloppy workmanship or whatever)
Working outside and on a concrete slab...sometimes I wonder if I'm I too old for this bs.
So, just how difficult is it to R&R the rear oil seals, any tips, shortcuts, suggestions?
While I'm at it I'll again install new drums, wheel cylinders, rear brakes (done those before) and I'll install a new spring kit on each side.
*1988 F250 XLT Lariat Super Cab 4x4 7.3
Can't recall if my rear shoes are 2.50" or 3"
Not too sure what rear/axle is in the truck but, doorjamb states "Axle 39" is that the front???
If it helps, Vin 1FTHX26M3JKA60025
I've done a LOT of work/maintenance on this Truck myself (health is now bad) but I don't really trust a shop to do it, fear it will come back with damage (differential making noise, sloppy workmanship or whatever)
Working outside and on a concrete slab...sometimes I wonder if I'm I too old for this bs.
So, just how difficult is it to R&R the rear oil seals, any tips, shortcuts, suggestions?
While I'm at it I'll again install new drums, wheel cylinders, rear brakes (done those before) and I'll install a new spring kit on each side.
*1988 F250 XLT Lariat Super Cab 4x4 7.3
Can't recall if my rear shoes are 2.50" or 3"
Not too sure what rear/axle is in the truck but, doorjamb states "Axle 39" is that the front???
If it helps, Vin 1FTHX26M3JKA60025