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    Front axle seal

    I was wondering if anyone has replaced the front axle seal.
    I was crawling around last night looking at the trans replace job and found a drip.
    I don't remember it there before vacation.
    Any input would be welcome.
    I need to have the struts replaced again, which are both leaking and were replaced in July.
    Dealer is warranting the part but not the labor so I may do the struts and the seal and maybe a lift all at the same time.
    Anything else you think I should replace while I have it apart?

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    Go ahead and getthe OME lift, and you will spend about the same if you install it yourself
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    Quote Originally Posted by Holaday07 4.7 View Post
    Go ahead and getthe OME lift, and you will spend about the same if you install it yourself
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    The OME is the way to go and you can permenantly disconnect the rear sway bar with the stiffer springs. They also help keep out sag as you add accessories.
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    might as well hit the sway bar bushings while under there I guess. You can also do the diff isolater I think it's called I read a few members having to replace that.

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    I've got to replace that on mine. I just looked under there yesterday and the rubber bushing on the isolater is tearing up pretty good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by superacerc View Post
    I've got to replace that on mine. I just looked under there yesterday and the rubber bushing on the isolater is tearing up pretty good.
    Are you getting any clunking noise?

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    No it's not quite that far gone. The rubber is still mostly intact but starting to tear. I do get a slight pop when changing from Reverse to Forward that i think is caused by it but not any other time. I think i'll find the part somewhere and just go ahead and replace it myself.
    2007 Commander 4.7L, QTII, OEM Towing Option, tow hooks, 2"OME + 1/4" rusty's leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shks, Rear sway bar removed, 4xguard front skid, Offroad Unlimited Defender Roof Rack, Hella 500FF lights, 265/70/R17 BFG KM2 M/Ts 1.5" Rough Country Wheel Spacers
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    Quote Originally Posted by superacerc View Post
    No it's not quite that far gone. The rubber is still mostly intact but starting to tear. I do get a slight pop when changing from Reverse to Forward that i think is caused by it but not any other time. I think i'll find the part somewhere and just go ahead and replace it myself.
    Ya that is mostly what people report is the clunk changing gears.

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    I cant find this under mine. Can someone take a pic of the location?
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    What diff isolator are you guys refering to? Pics please!
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