amc 20 axle seals

[aj0923]

hello everyone, im a newbie to but; im glad i found you guys i recently purchased a 79 CJ7 and it needs a lot of work, im trying to replace the rear axle seals in the AMC20 rear end but cant seem to get the flange that hold the wheel on off the axle, i tried to use a puller but keep snapping bolts can you guys help.

 

[dalefan88]

you might need to get a axle puller tool. we rent them out at advance auto.

 

[Old Dog]

Do a search we've covered this a couple times in the past.
IMHO just get some one piece axles now and be done with it.

 

[CJ]

Check out this thread - your exact problem... BTW :ww: to the site!

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/axle-seal-replacement-2241/

 

[aj0923]

thanx for the reply guys, i did search the site somemore last night and found you guys have helped this isuue before, however heres problem #2 found my spring purches are collapsed and theres some angled shims under there to adjust for the lift, when i go to weld new purches on what angle should my pinion be at roughly, jeep has 4" superlift with 35's

 

[Old Dog]

thanx for the reply guys, i did search the site somemore last night and found you guys have helped this isuue before, however heres problem #2 found my spring purches are collapsed and theres some angled shims under there to adjust for the lift, when i go to weld new purches on what angle should my pinion be at roughly, jeep has 4" superlift with 35's

Your find everything you need to know here.
Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts - Tom Woods Custom Drive Shafts Custom Driveshafts Specialist

 

[dslywalker]

:ww:aboard from Glendale.You know its to damn hot to be working on it now.
Mike

 

[aj0923]

thx for the info old dog, this site rocks...