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Axle Bearings And Seals Recommendation

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by MA74CJ5, Jul 18, 2018.

  1. Jul 18, 2018
    MA74CJ5

    MA74CJ5 Member

    Bolton, MA
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    Need to buy new rear axle bearings and seals for a 1974 restoration. Only replacements I've found are Omix or Crown. I'm guessing the OEMs were likely Spicer brand or possibly Timken, are the Omix and/or Crown versions acceptable? If not what do you all recommend?

    Thanks.
    Andy
     
  2. Jul 18, 2018
    TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    NW Arkansas
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    I am not familiar with the intermediate CJ's, what rear axle is it? When I rebuilt the Dana 44 in my 68, I was able to find equivalent Timken bearings and National oil seals. Rock Auto by far had the best prices on Timken bearings FWIW.
     
  3. Jul 18, 2018
    MA74CJ5

    MA74CJ5 Member

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    It's a stock Dana 44 rear axle. Thanks!
     
  4. Jul 18, 2018
    '74Renegade

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    Yep, check rockauto. I found Timkens there for my 74.
     
  5. Jul 18, 2018
    timgr

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    A '74 has a centered flanged Dana 44. The axle bearing is a 8124779, which is a Timken SET10 or an SKF BR10, both on RockAuto. This comes with the new retainer ring. You'll also need a new seal 994261 which comes up with Dana, Timken or SKF on RockAuto. The seal inside the axle is a 994258 which shows both Timken and SKF numbers on RockAuto.

    Crown can be decent, avoid Omix.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2018
    MA74CJ5

    MA74CJ5 Member

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    Thanks Tim and others. Exactly what I needed.
     
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