Archived Dana 80 Problem!!!!!

[NHays]

On an initial mission to see why I have an excessive amount of slop in my drive line, i. e. spyder gear problems, i came to find out that my passenger side rear hub seal is leaking and has soaked my brakes. This is the third time I have changed this seal in as many months. Any ideas.

 

[Nate]

How is this a truck "911"?



Are the bearings in the hub worn?

 

[JFaughn]

Could be metal shavings from spider doing seals , look closely at the area that the seal rides on is it smoth with no groves , of not after fixing spider [ no more metal shavings] get a seal saver with next seal , a metal colar that gives the seal a new surface to ride on.

 

[NHays]

Nate... This is a truck "911" because the truck is sitting in shop right now... out of commision. This seal is being a B!@##, grease on brakes is not a good thing, and I am tired of replacing the thing. Could I have a slightly bent axle.

 

[Woodenhead]

Call Dan at Quad 4x4 . He sells some pretty fancy seals that instead of riding on the axle they have a surface that turns with the axle and the sealing portion is inside the seal casing. I don't know how else to explain it but they're a seal like none other that I've seen (not that I'm an expert). Like I said, best thing to do is call Dan and talk to him.



Mike

 

[Nate]

As I understood it, the "911" section was to be used if your broke down on the side of the road... you know, an emergency. I could be wrong though.



It sounds like the seal has worn a groove into the housing. Wonder if they sell speedi-sleeve kits for that?

Nate... This is a truck "911" because the truck is sitting in shop right now... out of commision. This seal is being a B!@##, grease on brakes is not a good thing, and I am tired of replacing the thing. Could I have a slightly bent axle.

 

[JayWm]

Gentlemen, as a general rule of thumb, 911 is for a truck that is out of service, regardless of location. This thread is no different from those posting for help removing an engine, etc. Helping each other fix our trucks when they are out of service is the point. So, that said this thread can remain here.



NHays, please fill out your sig with your truck information. This will be a tremendous help to those who are trying to help you. If this truck is drum brakes and you don't get the axle nut adjusted correctly for loading the bearings the seal is gonna fail. Who is doing the work? You, or a shop?



Also if you have not, please use the search function as you may find your answer. You may also get more responses if I move this over to the correct generation forum. But ya gotta post your truck info for me to do this.



Nate, NHays asked for help, so if you want to help, great, but there is no need for you to question the merit of his post. That is for me to decide. If you think a post doesn't belong or is in violation, then report it to a moderator or send me a pm. Play nice gentlemen.



Jay

911 moderator

 

[RAJohnson]

Well stated Jay Oo. Oo. Oo.

 

[B.G. Smith]

Nate... This is a truck "911" because the truck is sitting in shop right now... out of commision. This seal is being a B!@##, grease on brakes is not a good thing, and I am tired of replacing the thing. Could I have a slightly bent axle.

I doubt that a bent axle shaft would cause the seal to fail but an improperly adjusted wheel bearing (loose) would. bg

 

[Paychk]

On the axle spindle you should see a ring where the seal is riding, this may have a grove worn in it. Easiest way to check is get a new seal, lightly lube the seal lip with oil, then push onto the cleaned seal surface, spin the seal by hand 360°, the seal should have an even drag through one complete rotation. If the drag is very light or the drag varies the surface is worn and needs a speedi sleave installed. As stated, if the bearings are improperly adjusted then this can cause a good seal to wear rapidly too.