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Has anyone ever replaced their stock rear wheel bearings with a double-shielded sealed one ? I My understanding is that this "upgrade" would take the worry out of the original inner and outer felt/leather seals to keep the grease in the bearing and differential fluid out.
I believe the stock bearing now is a New Departure #1208.
Thanks !!
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I had a n axle break and I changed out both sides when I replaced my axle....Easily done and no consequences. I did, however, place a vent on the top of my axle tube...
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Great. You wouldn't know of a mfg. /part number for those ?
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With the current number any GOOD supplier will be able to determine the sealed number. I should have the number in a few minutes. Part number and price sent to your Email.
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Perfect. The bearings are headed my way. 
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Glad you have the number....Had to look it up...
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How thick is that axle tube ? Wondering if a cordless 18v right angle drill, using slow speed, cutting oil, step drilling with cobalt or titanium bits, with steady pressure would get me through it rather than dropping the axle and using something heavier.
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I tried another option I saw posted.
I took out the top right bolt and drilled a 1/8" hole thru it. Put the bolt back in and put a slightly spread cotter pin in the hole.
The car is a long way from being ready to drive, however, I think it should work fine and I didn't have to drill through the housing.
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As long as it didn't throw any fluid out, it sounds like it would achieve the same thing. Must have been fun drilling through the bolt.
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I used a right angle drill motor with good standard bits....No cutting oil but did use some tape to help gather the cuttings...Axle tube is not that hard....
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