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Swivel hubs

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Swivel hubs

Post by daniel7000 »

I have just bought my first troopy. An 86. One of the front swivel hubs looks like it is leaking. Question: Are they greased or oil filled?

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Re: Swivel hubs

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Should be grease filled but it's common to see gear oil leaking past the wiper seals on the balls when the inner axle seals are worn/damaged. If this is the case it's time to put a swivel hub kit through it and it's advisable to repack/replace wheel bearings while you're at it. You might like to use heavy duty axle seals from http://locktup4x4.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; as they seem to outlast the seals supplied in most aftermarket swivel hub kits.
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Post by Wambat »

swivel hub kit for 75 series from loctup is 178 i think, i ordered mine last night, both sides, with heavy duty seals. just got to buy wheel bearings, they want 45 a side.
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