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Keep blowing rear seals

Old Jun 20, 2010 | 8:52 PM
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Default Keep blowing rear seals

I have my 03 and i keep blowing rear axel seals like with in 3000 miles or less is there anything i can do to fix this??
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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If the vent tube is clogged or the rearend is over filled it will blow out your seals. Another thing it could be is the bearings are bad causing excessive play. Worst case a bent axle or axle tube.
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 6:56 PM
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Ya i have changed all the bearings i need to check the vent tube thanks
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 8:24 PM
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Check the axles for scoring, if there is any than you need new ones.
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