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Aug 26, 2011 | 12:08 AM

matt dunn

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help!

i have 1978 f-150 4x4 as a daily driver. i do all my own work but my front axle housing is leaking from my driver side. i pulled out my axle to replace my u joints. i have looked every were an talked to all my local mechanics and they are stumped. can some please tell me were or if there is an outer seal is an were is a place to buy them

Aug 26, 2011 | 12:12 AM

miottimouse

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mat go to www.jeffsbroncograveyard they have every thing for the dana 44

Aug 26, 2011 | 12:18 AM

matt dunn

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thanks but i dont no much bout front ends so what would i be looking for? this is my first 4x4 so i learning as i go

Aug 26, 2011 | 01:15 AM

brian1080

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my 44 does not have outter seals, just the ones inside the pumpkin.

Aug 26, 2011 | 01:22 AM

matt dunn

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how does the gear oil stay in? it only leaks out wen i drive it but sitting there in doesn't even drip so i am lost.

Aug 26, 2011 | 02:08 AM

brian1080

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Your inner seals keep the oil in. I bet when your driving, the spinning of the axle is drawing the oil out to where it can drip. You have to take apart the diff to replace those two seals.

Aug 26, 2011 | 07:56 AM

Steel Toy

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^^ What he said. Google "D44 inner axle seal replacement" or similar and you will find step by step info. You can click on the link for my 79 build and you can see what I did to replace them.