Front Axle Seals On A Dodge

[@danielginther4879]

You have a lot of confidence in that floor jack

[@normanhacker3588]

Sure does!

[@cut4fun50]

The 730 is cool grew up around one in the 70s ours was pony start. Nothing like the sound of 2 cylinder engine pulling hard plowing. Dad had a R diesel also at same time. Thanks for showing us yours. Love your channel. I'm retired mechanic worked 40 years for hwy contractor mostly cat scrapers and equipment WI.

[@ronaldfairhurst2914]

We had a 70 diesel, and an R. I was loading gravel with the 70 and almost killed it, the fly wheel rocked back and it started running backwards, blew the oil out of the air cleaner.

[@stephenleutbecher4824]

Enjoyed watching YOU work on the Dodge, Jeff, I have a 95 same color scheme but regular cab. Watching you crawl around under there without jack stands under the frame made me very nervous though. 50 some years ago when I was a young lad in the field test department at New Holland we were doing cycle time tests on a new combine with a 6 row corn head (big stuff in those days). I was standing next to the feeder house between the tire and the header with a stop watch so I could see when the lift cylinder was at each end of the stroke. With the engine at full throttle the operator raised the header and just as the header hit the top the hose broke and header dropped right now. Other than being covered in hydraulic oil I wasn't hurt, but I was a little shook. It left a lasting impression on me and I have never trusted a hydraulic system since! Listening to you and Mr. Griffey grading on the 730 at the end calmed my nerves considerable!

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

These tools and puller work amazing it squares itself up and pulls itself right in. This is a good system right here to use.

[@dennisryan7487]

WOW ! Thats JPAYDIRT Magic! Making the oil flow uphill!

[@infoanorexic]

Quad4x4 did the Getrag to NV4500-HD conversion on my 1st gen (in other words, I've been there!). He's in the Beartooth range, or very near it, S and W of Billings. I was glad to hear that he's still there! I've had no problems whatsoever, with that transmission or his installation of it. That was ... cheezits! 20 years ago! Most people go through multiple transmissions and rear ends in the time I've owned this truck. Well, that's what you get when you get a work horse and treat it like a race horse. A few years earlier, I replaced all U-joints in the front drive system. I went over several diagrams of that Dana 60 front end, and never could locate a seal for those front axle shafts. It never has leaked (and yes, unlike a few I know, I do check the oil). My problem with that started with a hub lock that didn't release, and I didn't catch it until the U-joint was ruined. When I went in to replace that one, I replaced them all, all the way back to the transfer case. Original U-joints had injected plastic retainers. Best way to remove them was to cut the cross out with a torch. By then, the plastic is melted and you can knock the caps out with ease.

[@danmcleod7365]

Timeless, the old JD with snow still on it and Jeff n Griffy grading the shop yard...

[@misterhipster9509]

Lot of trust in that imported floor jack, surprised you've lived this long.

[@Jpaydirt]

Well it was under the truck holding it up for 2 weeks, so ya I trust it with my life☻

[@misterhipster9509]

@@Jpaydirt I suppose, you do abide Mopar after all.

[@michaelbulle8804]

My buddy made that tool with pvc pipe washers and threaded rod. Works perfect!! All dodge and a Ford excursion

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Jeff glad to see you getting the super dodge fixed. Watching you work the 730 JD brought back memories of when we visited the farm my grandfather had several John deer tractors.

[@jrhendershot1936]

You are sure a good mechanic and knowledgeable about the parts and how replace parts

[@jeffbryda5789]

I love that HF work light, just don't forget about it and leave it under the truck when you are done

[@bobstratton6362]

Thanx Jeff. You even operate the Green well. I rebuilt a Model H in high School in 1977. Great fun and my kind of project. Wish I still had it. My son just had to do the exact same front end work on his Super Dodge. Only he forgot his drivers side shield:)

[@iusetano]

"How can you know" I love the voice. Always make me laugh.

[@408interceptor2]

That truck looks clean for it's age Jeff. Here in western NY they love salting the roads right through April but nobody seems to care except me.

[@philipsmereczniak2106]

I just replaced the front, right bearing on a 2001 and 100% left that shield on the floor - had the exact same reaction

[@glenngosline3303]

Like watching you work. I just did the same on my F350 front axle had a vibration.

[@planeiron241]

Hey Jeff put a turbo on that 730 like the square fenders, it sounds good👍👍👍👍👍🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

[@garyharrington5300]

nice ole johnny popper

[@alexaltrichter1597]

I've always wondered why they didn't have some kind of seal to keep the grime out of the inside of those axle housings. I have a 95 dodge 2500 with the not so powerful 12 valve, same thing happened a couple weeks ago. Bad u-joints and seals puking oil but the stub shafts were good . Should be good for another 280k!

[@michaellee5399]

Nothing wrong with a good ol 12 valve just play with your timing some and some other goodies

[@michaelwigley8856]

That 12 valve p pump will make more power than a vp 24 valve ever will you just need to put some timing in it and throw some injectors at it. My 12 valve will out pull any tuned vp 24 valve.

[@carl4043]

The aftermarket makes one it's called a tube seal kit

[@alexaltrichter1597]

@@carl4043 thats good to know. Next time I tear into I'll look them up ,thanks.

[@bladewiper]

Mr. griffy looked some happy riding that deere. If both front u-joints were bad, I wonder what the front and rear driveshaft joints are like ? Might be something to keep a eye on.

[@Jpaydirt]

the rear is not greasable they have 400k on them, their the originals joints

[@bladewiper]

@@Jpaydirt 400K, I am no expert but that sounds impressive to me. Thanks for the reply.

[@neils7221]

Johnny popper for the grading 😂

[@adriannettlefold9084]

A man his Doggy and a Green Tractor, life is grand.

[@liftedburblife]

I'm glad I have the easy Dana 60 to work on .

[@mechcntr7185]

5:27 Where are your jack stands??

[@Jpaydirt]

invisible

[@robertquast9684]

Our storage trailer is 45’ long with shelving down both sides. We use a similar parts locating system although I try to keep stuff grouped by machine. I recently added motion lights down the center to help find things

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Mr Paydirt looks as we know who was running the JD . 😁😄😁😁

[@raeanker3078]

Thanks for the video mr PayDirt ,I know it doesn’t get to cold here down under ,but anyone else think it hurts more when you skin your knuckles when it’s cold. Had a heart stopping experience this morning ,I almost stepped on a eastern brown snake ,very lucky that I didn’t scream and faint on the spot because those little rascals deliver quite a deadly bite ,this is after and encounter with a redbelly blacksnake not so long ago ,think I might have to start wearing shoes or get the wife to walk in font of me. Cheers from down under.

[@larrykeenan598]

Where are your jack stands? You're living dangerously without them.

[@planeiron241]

take a concrete bit clean up the edges and it will drill thru bout anyting mainmaid oj. I drilled thru some h13 steel with a concrete bit and that's is some hard pooper. I could be lying but the concrete bit is tough

[@bcbloc02]

That is a fine piece of trusty equipment you was on at the end. 😁 I was going to recommend you change the other u joint as well but you were all over it. 😉

[@andrewjoyce7789]

Looking good Jeff

[@wbball15]

I was momentarily concerned that Jeffy was gonna Dingle Ball Hone his axle tubes.

[@jamienorton1123]

Just remember those that don't make mistakes don't do anything

[@michaelwigley8856]

I think that's the only second gen Cummins I've ever seen that the under side of it wasn't covered in motor oil from leakes. My 94 leakes oil from every orphis it has. I was really impressed by how dry the super dodge is. I just thought they all sweat horse power on the ground.

[@imchris5000]

when was the last time you changed to joints on the front driveshaft?

[@corywillbanks6348]

Your parts organization system in your van trailer is what I refer to as the S.O.S. system. Shtuff On a Shelf. Love the old 730 John Deere at the end, could you give us the story on it?

[@samgiles410]

That deere grades nice

[@jfc723]

Question... So the axle seal on the passenger side is right after the disconnect and not right on the pumpkin? Or is there 3 seal in the front diff? Two at pumpkin and one right there at the disconnect?

[@mfreund15448]

Owns a excavation company and uses a 4wheeler to plow snow and a Deere to spread rock. Might be better tools in the shed for that!!😅😂

[@matkremzar5474]

gotta keep em going some how when things sit they dry up

[@frotobaggins7169]

7:45 , there's your problem Jeff, your differential is full of anti gravity fluid.

[@stevehancock1698]

jeff i found paint rollers clean out axel shafts real good soaked with diesel just sayin

[@Big-John]

I for one appreciate you making the mistakes for us! Lol ! Keep up the great work 👍

[@greggb1416]

Holy Cow Jeff…! I am gonna jump on the comment band wagon…, get some jack stands under that unit when you do that work..

[@Thyslop07]

I was thinking the same thing. Holy shite. No way would I be under there with no Jack stands.

[@greggb1416]

@@Thyslop07 Yes sir, hate to sound like a mother hen, but I’m selfish…, I like Jeff and his channel content, and I don’t want to see it go away because of a tragic accident.

[@Thyslop07]

@@greggb1416 100% agree. I was pretty surprised he’d do that. I’ve heard way too many stories of jacks failing.

[@bigterryAA]

Jeff I've thoroughly enjoyed all your stuff. That Dodge vacuum activated 4x4 is problematic @ best. There's an aftermarket mechanical k.it you can install to make it problematic no more. Posi -Lok PSL 400.

[@carl4043]

Yes I installed one many years ago when the vacuum actuator failed. I've never had a problem with it 👍

[@mischef18]

Enjoyed the video bro. Safe travels

[@nickrandol9133]

Roberts, MT…. It’s 20 (or so) miles north of Red Lodge.

[@johnz8210]

Cool, but you should have had a jack stand under there.

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

Nice vid thanks for the tips ! On a side note use a JACK STAND ….

[@Jsf445]

I’ll take my 97 Ford Dana 60 with good old fashioned locking hubs thanks😉

[@doublediamondgarage3031]

Looks like old Griffy was hoggin the seat on the johnny popper!

[@newlybroken]

How did you get that inner shaft to slide back in? I can't seem to get it back in as I reassemble

[@Fatamus]

When your voice went low it was unexpected and I laughed like hell ... Dang that sucks ya had to go back in and put the shield on. Thought I was the only one that dose that. Thanks for the tip on the importance of cleaning the shield. I did not know that. Ha Ha Parts room filing system

[@mfc4591]

Mr Griffy is addicted to diesel engines. He sure likes that dear John tractor.

[@jtg2737]

Hello from San Antonio, TEXAS, the air swivel connection guy. What happened to the original front spindle? Did the bearings breakdown and gouge into the spindle that you had to replace it or what?

[@matkremzar5474]

when i fill axles ive always tilted away from filler than fill it wait 15 mins and repeat till its full. than set it level cause that oil is so thick. do you have a belief in different greases high moly for pins etc? front cartridge bearing do have a spec .

[@matkremzar5474]

jeff u ever heard of greasing cartridge type front axle bearings?

[@iamrichrocker]

new slogan for a TShirt.."Jeff Wins"..and how about some cool colored hoodies please?!

[@michaellee5399]

Ahhhhh you know I appreciate all the videos you’ve been putting out lately, I may not always comment but I sure don’t miss any videos sir thank you 😊

[@jc7654]

nice video jeff it must be a cat owners thing to have parts and leftover stuff all stored like that my Oldman was the same, and I'm hearing you about the tax.

[@tuffy16]

Nice bumper!

[@Jpaydirt]

Thanks! 👍

[@MHB7000]

Did I catch a 1 sec. glimpse of a plum crazy challenger behind the garbage can 😁

[@ohhpaul7364]

I have never seen you with that Deere before, can't let CAT know?

[@bryanlake3539]

awesome video Jeff 😃😃👍👍🔧🔧

[@mabmachine]

What's the story on the old JD 730? I don't recall seeing it before.

[@KG-yn9qi]

Hey have to have grease in the gun to make it work. Just pumping the handle does not put grease in the joints 😂

[@normanhacker3588]

Where's the Jack stands?

[@Jpaydirt]

it's the NAPA jack that's been holding it up for tha last week☻

[@normanhacker3588]

@@Jpaydirt yr a brave man Jeff.If yr lucky it might be american made,not china.Never been that brave.Son of a aircraft flight engineer,who believed in Murphys Law whole hardedly,.lol

[@clydeacor1911]

Well since you now have all the experience and seal tool I'll just bring the Dodge to you if it ever needs this done to it. Lol...

[@40yeartrucker25]

I ask my $80 per hour mechanic if he greased my ball joints be for he put in my new wheel bearings and new u joints he said he did not. And did not call me and tell it was done so it was sitting out in -20° F so he spent the day trying to get it started last I heard they were going to push it back in the shop. So its still here. I am 76 and don't have a heated shop and no hoist. Now another blizzard coming. Talking about my yellow. 2000 dodge Ran 1500 , 190,000 miles with a old stile Meyer snow plow, E47 pump. So there Minnesota or bust.

[@markfoster6110]

That dog has not got to go far to sit down !!

[@markfoster6110]

Will u fit a sump guard to that dog ?

[@NaturesBarber]

Does it matter what oil I put back in?

[@Jpaydirt]

Gear oil

[@mini14kid]

not working safely with habits will bite one day , need floor jack stand , wake up! man

[@tuffy16]

I got a driver dodad made up and no way can I get that seal in :(

[@Jpaydirt]

I bought the tool and it went right in, now on the left side you have to remove the ring gear to do it

[@matkremzar5474]

johhny pop preping surgery table

[@MelvinJohnson-c5b]

I need the left side

[@Bg1111ghk]

It's a little late but they make outer axle seals so you don't get all that junk in the tube

[@aircates]

I have to do my dana 44, where do you get those outer seals at?

[@Bg1111ghk]

@@aircates company called ten factory

[@aircates]

@@Bg1111ghk , Thanks! I’ll look it up.

[@thomasmckelvey8961]

'cuz parts is parts!

[@brixelus]

I don’t see any jack stands

[@yayoinkdab5883]

Anyone have the part number for that deal???

[@Jpaydirt]

At 15;09 I show where I got the tool

[@Free-j3t]

We will only let you get to 60k subscribers if you promise to keep making videos

[@Jpaydirt]

20 to go and I can retire☻

[@Free-j3t]

@@Jpaydirt you seriously finished when you hit 60k?

[@farmerica5319]

Call either Bill Cosby's consent in a can

[@tomcander3669]

Ether

[@farmerica5319]

@@tomcander3669 f'n auto correct

[@coreybrown5371]

Johnsons summer air you mean? Lol

[@tl270]

159$ should have bought the whole axle shaft..

[@richardbraybon3245]

there is your problem jeff to much ether

[@mfreund15448]

That is pure Grade A Clatterpiller Start Ya Bastard!

[@bobnorris6110]

Too much yackadeyac to listen any further for me

[@Jpaydirt]

By Felicia

[@richardcornell1785]

I did not see how you put in the outside axle seal to know how this is put in. This video was a waist of my time I have to look elsewhere for this info.

[@Jpaydirt]

There is not an outside seal, there both down the axle tube, you need a special tool.

[@Jpaydirt]

At 14.50 I show you the tool and where to get it, then at 16.48 I show installing it, you didn't watch the whole thing, you got pissy because the video didn't tell you exactly what you wanted right off the bat

[@BP505DIRT]

34 minutes for seals starting with mail taxes dogs your merchandise with delete this

[@Jpaydirt]

you obviously are not a regular viewer, you were looking for someone to show you how to do this and only this, you wanted just the answers you were looking for and nothing else, and you just had to make a comment to show your frustration, like a hungry child who can't wait for momma to dish up his spaghetti O's . thanks for wasting your time making a comment as it does drive the algorithm

[@YOUARESOFT.]

Great video, did you put a seal or rtv when you put the vacuume actuater back on?