July All Topic
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,400
Likes: 319
From: Whittier, CA
But seriously...
I think you own the property out to the curb. At least I do here. The city holds an easement, which restricts what I can do somewhat. I can plant a tree out there, but they have to approve the species. Once planted, they will trim and maintain it. But apparently I can plant shrubs out there, because everyone seems to do it. Been thinking about this lately because I want to plop a small palm out there. Is that a tree? I dunno, but I'm gonna do it anyway. It's usually easier to get away with it than to get permission for it.
I think you own the property out to the curb. At least I do here. The city holds an easement, which restricts what I can do somewhat. I can plant a tree out there, but they have to approve the species. Once planted, they will trim and maintain it. But apparently I can plant shrubs out there, because everyone seems to do it. Been thinking about this lately because I want to plop a small palm out there. Is that a tree? I dunno, but I'm gonna do it anyway. It's usually easier to get away with it than to get permission for it.
9 ECHO 1
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Thats ok.. I already ordered all the stuff for the needle bearing maintenance, and hub maintenance, and was considering adding the brake caliper slide pin doo-dad. Guess inner axle seal gets to join in on the fun!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 567
Likes: 1
From: Northern CO
That would be correct. But that is the outer axle seal, not the inner axle seal. The inner axle seal is on the inside of the axle tube near the differential. That being said....if you are getting fluid at that point, you probably need to replace both seals. The inner seal requires a special tool to pull out and reinstall though.
I would grab a can of PB Blaster and start soaking the 4 bolts that hold the unit bearing to the knuckle. I'm assuming you have looked at Guzzles write up?
I would grab a can of PB Blaster and start soaking the 4 bolts that hold the unit bearing to the knuckle. I'm assuming you have looked at Guzzles write up?
9 ECHO 1
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
That would be correct. But that is the outer axle seal, not the inner axle seal. The inner axle seal is on the inside of the axle tube near the differential. That being said....if you are getting fluid at that point, you probably need to replace both seals. The inner seal requires a special tool to pull out and reinstall though.
I would grab a can of PB Blaster and start soaking the 4 bolts that hold the unit bearing to the knuckle. I'm assuming you have looked at Guzzles write up?
I would grab a can of PB Blaster and start soaking the 4 bolts that hold the unit bearing to the knuckle. I'm assuming you have looked at Guzzles write up?
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 30,595
Likes: 1,236
From: N. IL
If it just started leaking right after the diff oil change, it was prolly leakin' before, but the level was too low to tell. With a full pumpkin, she's (oil's always a gal) easin' over the seal, down the dirty axle tube and making decorations on the pavement. Trey, you can tell me tomorrow how helpful my 2c was.
9 ECHO 1
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
If it just started leaking right after the diff oil change, it was prolly leakin' before, but the level was too low to tell. With a full pumpkin, she's (oil's always a gal) easin' over the seal, down the dirty axle tube and making decorations on the pavement. Trey, you can tell me tomorrow how helpful my 2c was.
