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Front drive shaft seals

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31 Aug 2015 15:44 #151049 by Muddymoss
Replied by Muddymoss on topic Front drive shaft seals
Hi, is there a cut off point at which Suzuki sorted the problem or is it that they need replacing periodically due to the design?

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31 Aug 2015 15:55 #151050 by mlines
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They are pretty much a "consumable"

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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31 Aug 2015 15:59 #151051 by Muddymoss
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Thanks and I guess it's a "how long is a piece of string" for the time they last!

BR

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31 Aug 2015 17:20 #151060 by Johnniehec
Keep out of deep water and they'll last longer. Fording, wading and driving through deep mud the water gets past the swivel seals as they're dust seals, not waterproof. Water then goes to the lowest point which is the bottom king pin bearing causing corrosion and imminent failure.

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31 Aug 2015 17:26 #151062 by Muddymoss
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Hi, that's really useful info. I just need to find myself a car now. Last two I looked at were leaking oil badly which was disappointing.

BR

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31 Aug 2015 18:11 #151068 by mlines
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Use the leaking oil as a bargaining point. You know its a quick £24 from BigJimny shop fix, whilst the current owner may have been told the "you need a new axle for £400" story so often heard when a Jimny fails its MOT etc.

Bargain them down by suggesting the car has a serious problem!!

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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