A Dirt Head's JK

[Disciple Off Road]

Some photos from our quick trip today! Didn’t take too many as I’ve posted up this trail before, but I was showing my buddy who hasn’t run it before.

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Unfortunately, I found that my driver’s side axle seal seems to be leaking once again. In all fairness to my Jeep years apart but still, not a fun job. I’ll start tackling it piece by piece starting next week thanks to having the truck to drive while this sits on stands. At the very least doing this twice now has me more confident to regear it myself as well! (No way I’ll WANT to crack it open a third time lol, probably Disciple’s problem then )
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Looks like a great day out on dirt. Definitely a bummer on the seal, easy fix but a pain to get too. If you ever decide to try gears, always a phone call away for help/questions

 

[RESURECTIONJK]

Shit next time you head out holler at me. If I’m not on dad duty I’d be stoked to tag along.
Bummer about the axle seal. Easy but messy.

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Looks like a great day out on dirt. Definitely a bummer on the seal, easy fix but a pain to get too. If you ever decide to try gears, always a phone call away for help/questions

Thanks! Not too mad about it, it’s time for a gear oil change anyway.

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Shit next time you head out holler at me. If I’m not on dad duty I’d be stoked to tag along.
Bummer about the axle seal. Easy but messy.

This was a last second trip when we both had a day off, but in reality I’m waiting for you to hit me up when your Jeep runs. Lol

 

[RESURECTIONJK]

This was a last second trip when we both had a day off, but in reality I’m waiting for you to hit me up when your Jeep runs. Lol

Haha I know that goes. I’ll make it official, tag, you’re it.

 

[wayoflife]

Haven't been out to the border in years. I bet it's a lot different there now than it was a couple of years back.

Regarding the axle seal leak, at least it's on the driver side. Much easier to address and don't kid yourself, way easier than doing gears LOL

 

[Andy5160]

Haven't been out to the border in years. I bet it's a lot different there now than it was a couple of years back.

Regarding the axle seal leak, at least it's on the driver side. Much easier to address and don't kid yourself, way easier than doing gears LOL

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[DirtHeadDavis]

Haven't been out to the border in years. I bet it's a lot different there now than it was a couple of years back.

Regarding the axle seal leak, at least it's on the driver side. Much easier to address and don't kid yourself, way easier than doing gears LOL

If you can believe it, much cleaner than when I was here last time. And much more BP on patrol

 

[Bullwinckle]

Looks like a great time out Presley! Sucks on the axle seal but all apart of owning Jeeps lol

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Having a hard time finding front axle shaft seals for the 2018 JK specifically. Everything I’m finding is for 07-12.

Curious why that is as last time I got it via VIN from my old dealer and didn’t bother looking at the part number or anything.

Any chance one of y’all could direct me to the correct seals?

 

[wayoflife]

Having a hard time finding front axle shaft seals for the 2018 JK specifically. Everything I’m finding is for 07-12.

Curious why that is as last time I got it via VIN from my old dealer and didn’t bother looking at the part number or anything.

Any chance one of y’all could direct me to the correct seals?

This should be it:

Amazon.com: Front Inner Axle Seal 68304271AA Fit for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU/TJ 2013-2018 Rubicon Fits Dana 30 & Dana 44 Axles Replacement Oil Seal 2-Pack : Automotive

Buy Front Inner Axle Seal 68304271AA Fit for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU/TJ 2013-2018 Rubicon Fits Dana 30 & Dana 44 Axles Replacement Oil Seal 2-Pack: Axle Shaft - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

amzn.to

You just need to look for a 2017 JK

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

This should be it:

Amazon.com: Front Inner Axle Seal 68304271AA Fit for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU/TJ 2013-2018 Rubicon Fits Dana 30 & Dana 44 Axles Replacement Oil Seal 2-Pack : Automotive

Buy Front Inner Axle Seal 68304271AA Fit for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU/TJ 2013-2018 Rubicon Fits Dana 30 & Dana 44 Axles Replacement Oil Seal 2-Pack: Axle Shaft - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

amzn.to

You just need to look for a 2017 JK

Perfect thanks Eddie!

 

[jeeeep]

Perfect thanks Eddie!

summit racing also carries that seal number 68304271AA, probably not as cheap though

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Going in.



Also thought the truck could use some leftover swag to represent!

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Made quick work of the driver’s side and found to what is the aftermath of that Borrego flood no doubt.




On to the other side, cleaning the shafts and tubes, and pulling the diff to access the seals tomorrow. Will hopefully get this done this week.

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Have had to put this on the back burner for being slammed with the final phases of “school” but am getting this done within the next couple days because I’m transferring to a bigger apartment unit in the same complex. (Current one has mold, they wanted me to relocate for 4 to 6 weeks while they tore down the kitchen counter and removed the floor, I said nope get me into another unit then) Luckily they matched my rent for a bigger pad and with a closer detached garage. Long story but mainly because they didn’t want to compensate me properly for staying at an extended stay hotel or something of the like.

Here’s where I’m at now: Shafts out, tie rod off, fluid drained and cover off. Pulling the gear next and getting cracking on the seals - then to put it back together. And yes, its already dark out

 

[RESURECTIONJK]

Have had to put this on the back burner for being slammed with the final phases of “school” but am getting this done within the next couple days because I’m transferring to a bigger apartment unit in the same complex. (Current one has mold, they wanted me to relocate for 4 to 6 weeks while they tore down the kitchen counter and removed the floor, I said nope get me into another unit then) Luckily they matched my rent for a bigger pad and with a closer detached garage. Long story but mainly because they didn’t want to compensate me properly for staying at an extended stay hotel or something of the like.

Here’s where I’m at now: Shafts out, tie rod off, fluid drained and cover off. Pulling the gear next and getting cracking on the seals - then to put it back together. And yes, its already dark out

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Dude a 4:30 sunset is not fucking cool.

 

[jeeeep]

Have had to put this on the back burner for being slammed with the final phases of “school” but am getting this done within the next couple days because I’m transferring to a bigger apartment unit in the same complex. (Current one has mold, they wanted me to relocate for 4 to 6 weeks while they tore down the kitchen counter and removed the floor, I said nope get me into another unit then) Luckily they matched my rent for a bigger pad and with a closer detached garage. Long story but mainly because they didn’t want to compensate me properly for staying at an extended stay hotel or something of the like.

Here’s where I’m at now: Shafts out, tie rod off, fluid drained and cover off. Pulling the gear next and getting cracking on the seals - then to put it back together. And yes, its already dark out

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early dark sucks, seem like no matter how early I start a project, it's dark halfway into it

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

Dude a 4:30 sunset is not fucking cool.

Nope. Welcome to winter in SD. Shit I should’ve had you come help

 

[DirtHeadDavis]

early dark sucks, seem like no matter how early I start a project, it's dark halfway into it

Feel like 90% of stuff I’ve done to my Jeep has been in the dark. I mean, at least I have the garage now but still.