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jonesyba420
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07 Jan 2014 09:16 #99482 by jonesyba420

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is the main issue the large swivel seal on the back lets water in?

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helijohn
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07 Jan 2014 09:34 #99483 by helijohn

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jonesyba420 wrote: is the main issue the large swivel seal on the back lets water in?

I think so. it is no more than an ornament - supposedly to keep dust out; go figure. :whistle: I suppose it is useful so that when you have a knackered shaft oil seal you get leakage to show it's shot but it wouldn't be shot if the king pins didn't get kaput because of ingress. Hey we have a catch 22! :laugh: :laugh:
I know other's don't agree but it is such a pity that Suzuki did not whack on Vitara front suspension when developing the Jimny. I am searching for an old Vitara (auto) right now. If I find one the Jimny is adios amigo. :laugh:

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jonesyba420
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07 Jan 2014 13:00 #99491 by jonesyba420

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cant the seal just be covered in sealant?

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07 Jan 2014 13:15 #99493 by GuardianAngel

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Water ingress is inevitable with the design of the swivel joint. You can only delay the ingress by the packing of water proof grease into it, as you know.

If you seal it up then the movement of the wheel on the swivel will break that seal right away.

Nothing can be done :angry:

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helijohn
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07 Jan 2014 14:32 #99506 by helijohn

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GuardianAngel wrote: Water ingress is inevitable with the design of the swivel joint. You can only delay the ingress by the packing of water proof grease into it, as you know.

If you seal it up then the movement of the wheel on the swivel will break that seal right away.

Nothing can be done

Bang on!!

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ne-crock
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07 Jan 2014 14:34 #99507 by ne-crock

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helijohn wrote:
GuardianAngel wrote: Water ingress is inevitable with the design of the swivel joint. You can only delay the ingress by the packing of water proof grease into it, as you know.

If you seal it up then the movement of the wheel on the swivel will break that seal right away.

Nothing can be done

Bang on!!

could you not get a rubber gasket made up which would perform better than the current fitted seal? might increase wear life

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