wulf711
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Post by wulf711 on May 16, 2005 6:45:07 GMT -5
So I did an oil change and a tire rotation last night. While I was under checking everything out, looking for trail rash and such I noticed that there was fluid slowly seeping from the rear driverside axle  It was not brake fluid that is good but it is gear oil. The seal on my D44 is on its way to total failure. So everone when your under next time take a look. I will let you know how it goes with the stealership.....  Gabe |
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Post by Tujax on May 16, 2005 11:11:33 GMT -5
I had a rear axle seal leak right after I got mine, less thatn 3000 miles. Leak was on the passenger side, found if from fluid on the rim.
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Post by MNZLNGR on May 17, 2005 8:28:05 GMT -5
Mine is also leaking a bit I think. If you take it to your dealership, they will fix it, if it's warranty work. My husband has had his axle seals on his 04 Rubicon replaced 3 times now. The guy said it's because the axle seals don't keep out mud/water like they should. He recommended buying some axle seals called "Super Axle seals". They cost about $100 a pair and the ad says "for 97-05 Wrangler w/Dana 30 front axle also fits Rubicon w/Dana 44". The best prices for these axle seals is a website called: www.reiderracing.comThis might help! |
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wulf711
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Post by wulf711 on May 17, 2005 15:20:26 GMT -5
Stealership had to order the parts and it will be ready tomorrow. I will see how it goes... It worries me that there are [glow=red,2,300]three [/glow] people that have had problems... how many more or out there.... On the regular Jeep forum there were a quite few replys but not too many. We will see how it goes . Thanks, Gabe |
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Post by MNZLNGR on May 18, 2005 6:47:56 GMT -5
From what I've been told.....this is a chronic problem with Rubicons. I'm not sure about the Unlimited's but since they aren't that old, maybe it just hasn't been documented enough yet. I'm guessing that the axles are similiar on both models and DC just didn't make a good quality axle seal.
We're on our 3rd set for the Rubicon and next time around he's buying the super axle seals. It's probably o.k. if you don't do a lot of offroading or playing in mud or water, but not sure. We are offroad a lot, we like to play in river crossings and mud. That's what they told us when he took it in last time, full of mud and water.
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Post by soacj on May 19, 2005 8:23:56 GMT -5
Wait a sec...mnzlngr is talking about a front axle seal and associated solutions.
The original poster and the first reply refer to a rear axle leak.
I wonder if a different seal is used on these newer disc braked rear 44's than on the tried and true drum brake version? Perhaps the same seal, but some sort of heat issue associated w/ the discs?
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wulf711
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Post by wulf711 on May 20, 2005 11:36:57 GMT -5
Wait a sec...mnzlngr is talking about a front axle seal and associated solutions. The original poster and the first reply refer to a rear axle leak. I wonder if a different seal is used on these newer disc braked rear 44's than on the tried and true drum brake version? Perhaps the same seal, but some sort of heat issue associated w/ the discs? That is an interesting theory. I suppose we will have to wait and see if there is a Serv. Bull. asociated with it in the future. The invoice that they gave me looks like they might have done both but I am not sure. I have not been able to look under the rig to check out the axle. I hope this is not a reoccuring problem. My garage does not have the tools to do this job in another 45000 miles when the warrenty is up |
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Post by 2hi2cme on Jul 23, 2005 19:54:10 GMT -5
hi i have a 2004 patriot blue pearl coat LTJ. mine has 3200 KM on mine so that would be about 2600 miles on it and i'll have to keep a eye out for that,but mined i don't think i'll see any hard core riding in mine,maybe the odd foot of water and mud puddles.i'll wait till mines broken in first,like in the next four years when it's paid off.then i'll be hard coring and rock crawling,can't wait. i'll keep you posted if the problem happens. cause were i live we get lots of snow and salt. Bathurst,New Brunwick,Canada. ;D PS i'm the only one with the LWB jeep here...  yeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaa |
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Post by treeofliberty on Jul 24, 2005 9:46:45 GMT -5
i don't think i'll see any hard core riding in mine,maybe the odd foot of water and mud puddles.i'll wait till mines broken in first,like in the next four years when it's paid off.then i'll be hard coring and rock crawling,can't wait. Given that the average human lives around 75 years, are you really willing to give up 4 prime years? Your vehicle is new, stable, and reliable. This is the perfect time to take it offroad. Our Unlimited has seen trails about twice a month since we bought it last October. And these are harsh Arizona and Colorado trails. The Wrangler was designed to take the abuse. Nobody sits in a retirement home thankful that they didn't take a little risk. I'm not trying to push you offroad. I just think that 4 years from now, you'll take that beast offroad and kick yourself for not doing it 4 years earlier. The worst that can happen is that you break something and have to drop a little coin to fix it. There are more chances of that happening on a snowy road in the Canadian winter. The real risk is that you'll catch the fever, and start dreaming of lockers, OBA, tummy tucks, diff skids, winches, bumpers, rock sliders... What were we talking about? Enjoy the life you are blessed with today. Nobody is guaranteed tomorrow. Sorry for the philosophy. |
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Post by 2hi2cme on Jul 24, 2005 17:59:36 GMT -5
ya maybe your right i don't think I'll wait 4 years but I'm the kind of guy that would wait till a break it in a little, and not get it scratch,once i start use in it, and abuse it i won't mind to take off road ,like really off road you know what i mean 2hi2cme  |
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Post by treeofliberty on Jul 29, 2005 11:28:56 GMT -5
One thing I've found with the Wrangler is the openness is part of the experience. The trails in Colorado were pretty easy as far as obstacles, but the views were jaw-dropping. So, you don't have to do Pirate 4x4 stuff to enjoy the Jeep. I maintain that there's nothing like driving down a tree-lined forest road with the top down and the doors off, Honey in the passenger seat, dogs in the back, and a good cigar. That's livin' large. And in that scenario, there is no risk to the rig.
Oh, about the scratches. You'd be surprised what buffing compound can do. I've added Arizona pinstriping to every truck I've owned out here. Most of them could be buffed out (hours before selling them).
Man I miss temperatures below 110... Summers are tough here on Crematoria.
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It was not brake fluid that is good but it is gear oil. The seal on my D44 is on its way to total failure. So everone when your under next time take a look. I will let you know how it goes with the stealership..... 
