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**WorkinLonghorn** · 09-23-2020, 12:41 PM

This is on a Dana 60. I've replaced this seal before and eventually the shoes get soaked in gear lube after a few thousand miles, maybe sooner and I don't notice it. There is a lip on the very edge of the surface and a couple very shallow grooves near the back. Actually the middle of the surface feels pretty good. The new seal fits snugly onto the surface. What can I do?? I use this truck to haul heavy loads occasionally and I need the back brakes to function perfectly. Thanks, -BA

09-23-2020, 12:41 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Question about axle seal surface problem This is on a Dana 60. I've replaced this seal before and eventually the shoes get soaked in gear lube after a few thousand miles, maybe sooner and I don't notice it. There is a lip on the very edge of the surface and a couple very shallow grooves near the back. Actually the middle of the surface feels pretty good. The new seal fits snugly onto the surface. What can I do?? I use this truck to haul heavy loads occasionally and I need the back brakes to function perfectly. Thanks, -BA Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 09-23-2020 at 12:47 PM.