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Swivel hubs

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:06 pm
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?

Thanks.

Re: Swivel hubs

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:15 pm
by RAY185
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.

Re: Swivel hubs

Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:16 pm
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.