Pinion nut part #
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 258
Likes: 9
You might be right sir.
But, not all shops are honest around me...
Also, if I do it this next time and it still leaks.
I will take it to where I bought it.
This is my baby.. I know it's only a gasser.. I plan to do 4.56s or 88s soon so.. Thanks guys. Pic is for attention
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 258
Likes: 9
OK so I tracked down the part numbers and did the seal. Did an OEM. Thing is, it's leaking again.. Is it ok or can I use silicone around the pinion seal body to install to the housing? It's where it's coming from. Like Im ready to buy a new seal again, drain oil, clean it, silicone the hosing then press a new seal in.. I'm at a loss. Everything looked good to me...
Input guys?
Input guys?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 507
From: Phelan CA
OK so I tracked down the part numbers and did the seal. Did an OEM. Thing is, it's leaking again.. Is it ok or can I use silicone around the pinion seal body to install to the housing? It's where it's coming from. Like Im ready to buy a new seal again, drain oil, clean it, silicone the hosing then press a new seal in.. I'm at a loss. Everything looked good to me...
Input guys?
Input guys?
Truck sits very high and can cause lateral loading on the pinion snout, which will cause seal leak/failure.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 507
From: Phelan CA
Another thing is those traction bars throw your pinion angle completely off when suspension is compressed/relieved.
So when you hit tracks or dips, your driveline joints fight that angle(even for a split second) and can cause the pinion shaft to deflect, quickly destroying the seal.
So when you hit tracks or dips, your driveline joints fight that angle(even for a split second) and can cause the pinion shaft to deflect, quickly destroying the seal.
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 258
Likes: 9
Another thing is those traction bars throw your pinion angle completely off when suspension is compressed/relieved.
So when you hit tracks or dips, your driveline joints fight that angle(even for a split second) and can cause the pinion shaft to deflect, quickly destroying the seal.
So when you hit tracks or dips, your driveline joints fight that angle(even for a split second) and can cause the pinion shaft to deflect, quickly destroying the seal.
So what do you think I should do bud?
The output shaft is in line with the diff. I did all the adjustments to get them with in less the a deg. Like it's the same.
Should I un load the bars then. There BDS tracks bars so I can adjust the preload. I have the adjusted tight.
I got them for /to prevent axle wrap.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 507
From: Phelan CA
also, you need to determine if the seal is leaking around the pinion shaft or around the seal flange/ axle housing. I don't see how you can verify that without removing the yoke. Did you make sure not to scratch or score the housing when removing the old seals?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fredf250
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Jun 21, 2013 11:49 AM
77F-150
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
1
Jan 6, 2012 04:29 AM
woody_d87
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
5
Aug 17, 2005 12:51 PM