Replace right front axle seal, 1998 Dodge Ram 4X4, part 2

[cleaninhouse1]

i went to quad 4x4's home page and found full kits. I called them and tried over the phone to order it and it seems that they don't carry it anymore... do you have a part number that they could look up in their inventory or an exact URL to that part. I have a 99 dodge ram with the exact same leak, I've already tried the washer method and it worked for 2 weeks, now leaking again. Id even buy your seal driver if you would sell it to me. it may be the last one ill ever see.

[spelunkerd]

@cleaninhouse1 I'm sending you a personal message since I don't want my video to become a corporate advertisement. The seal is still for sale on the page I found, and if they don't have it somebody else will -- it would be easy to make on a lathe. I hope it works out for you.

Dave

[hp11208]

nice tool

[gravity006]

I was looking at the first video and was wondering if, while the differential was out, you could run a long pipe or dowel down the left tube and tap it in from the left side?

[spelunkerd]

@gravity006 That is an interesting idea. However remember that the intermediate shaft would have to be reinstalled after the seal is in place, and it doesn't slide in very well, possibly dislodging the seal as it is put in. Also, the big problem is the unfriendly shape of the seal, with the soft rubber parts vulnerable to damage. The best way to install the right seal is the way I've done it here....

Thanks for your creative and thoughtful contribution.

[4g63junkie]

great video very helpful i was wondering how that cad worked and if i ever need axle seals i know how to put them in thanks

[spelunkerd]

@4g63junkie Yeah, It's pretty simple. The CAD is vacuum driven, and when actuated it pushes the fork, which slides that nut over to mesh with the splines of both the intermediate axle and the wheel axle at the same time. When disengaged it only rides on one axle, and the other axle spins independently. The principle is very similar to that of the Chev, that I showed in a different video. Thanks for your comment.

[GoldenRamMtlmstr]

Another great video! Thanks for the info. 

[spelunkerd]

@GoldenRamMtlmstr And thank you , Kathy. Glad it helped, though I feel the pain of doing it on a different vintage.

[GoldenRamMtlmstr]

@spelunkerd Wow, pain is right!

[briansmobile1]

Great video! If possible it would be a good idea to put a link in the description of where you bought the seal driver. I just finished filming the posi-lock kit install video that replaces that vacuum pod. Again great video!

[spelunkerd]

@briansmobile1 Hi, Brian. Thanks for your comment! The company is 4X4 Tech Inc, and I found them to be friendly and helpful, based out of Montana. It took about 2 weeks for the driver to arrive by regular mail here in Alberta, but I am sure they are faster inside the USA border or for special orders.

[spelunkerd]

Their website is quad4X4.com. If you get one of those custom seals you need to order an OEM seal, because the fit with generic seals is not exact. I had an old National seal and that one doesn't fit very well.

[Diesel1Dee]

haha. fits like a condom on a porn star.. nice... like your vids man. keep em coming.