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Build Thread Starting from the frame 1977 CJ5
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When I was looking at the old bearings from the old hubs there was a rubber gasket that isn’t withe the new set is this something I should get? It was on the back of the hub holding the bearings in.
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You could but mine are not. Unless sitting in water they age pretty well.
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Any mating surfaces should not get any paint or coatings. You need metal to metal contact to keep proper fitment. Things like dust shields and such are ok to paint.
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Just a hint for the rest of your build. Take Lots of pictures with your phone or tablet.
I'm a quarter inch from Alzheimer's!!
It really helps especially parts that ....OH .. which side was up or out ?!!!
Mask Off any parts that have bearing or seal mating surfaces.
And brake parts look pretty only for a little while. Heat and Brake Dust will cover them shortly.
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It really helps especially parts that ....OH .. which side was up or out ?!!!
Mask Off any parts that have bearing or seal mating surfaces.
And brake parts look pretty only for a little while. Heat and Brake Dust will cover them shortly.
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That is a Axle Seal. Yes it is IMPORTANT. Look closely at the edge, there will be a seal number.
Take this seal to your local parts house to get a correct match for it. They can show you where to look for seal numbers too
Take this seal to your local parts house to get a correct match for it. They can show you where to look for seal numbers too
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Now when you go to re- install it.
Put it in the way it came out. The "Lip" is directional to keep the lubricant in.
It might be a little hard to start, but some GENTLE tapping will start it. Then use a flat piece of wood to set it in. If it is recessed, use a socket, piece of pipe, etc that is Close to the Outside Diameter and Gently tap it "Home".
DO NOT bend it, or deform the Center where the rubber seal "Lip" is.
I know you got this !!
Buy a extra one or two just in case. You can return the extras if you need to.
Put it in the way it came out. The "Lip" is directional to keep the lubricant in.
It might be a little hard to start, but some GENTLE tapping will start it. Then use a flat piece of wood to set it in. If it is recessed, use a socket, piece of pipe, etc that is Close to the Outside Diameter and Gently tap it "Home".
DO NOT bend it, or deform the Center where the rubber seal "Lip" is.
I know you got this !!
Buy a extra one or two just in case. You can return the extras if you need to.
JS thank you so much I was just sitting there staring at it and thinking ok now what do I do. I have been taking pictures, starting to feel like I need to take more. Front end is going to be a lot of extra work, I see that now. I will take pictures and will keep asking questions.
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Looks are FREE !!
All of us here are willing to help YOU.
NOW if you were not so Damn Far Away, I would be more than willing to come over to help you.
That's Help Drink Your Beer !!
I would not Steal any of your Thunder of building it yourself.
But show you how Not To Screw It Up the first time. Mistakes can be a Expensive Learning Tool.
Both Time and Money.
I figured you owe ME a Six Pack so far.....LOL
Keep posting,
We all are LEARNING TOO
All of us here are willing to help YOU.
NOW if you were not so Damn Far Away, I would be more than willing to come over to help you.
That's Help Drink Your Beer !!
I would not Steal any of your Thunder of building it yourself.
But show you how Not To Screw It Up the first time. Mistakes can be a Expensive Learning Tool.
Both Time and Money.
I figured you owe ME a Six Pack so far.....LOL
Keep posting,
We all are LEARNING TOO
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