IFS stubby axle sleeve?

[Erickk120]

I was doing my axle seals today and found out both seal surfaces are pitted, I was wondering if anyone knows if they make redi sleeves for these or if I'm screwed. I've looked for a bit and can't seem to find them. Thanks

 

[Erickk120]

 

[Erickk120]

Polished it as much as possible by hand and it looks a hell of a lot better, still has pitting but I hope it isnt enough to tear the new seal. This is the worse side the other side is almost perfect, I'll update if it leaks.

 

[SnowDrifter]

At risk of asking the obvious: Is it pitted where the seal rides? Or just in close proximity?

 

[Erickk120]

Yup, the pitted area as shown in pic 1 is where the seal rides, I'm amazed the leak wasn't that severe considering how bad it looked. It looked like it was pitted in a waffle pattern which is the seal pattern when you look at it. Its as if the seal was dry all that time despite the leak. I would say it looked like dirt got inside the outer lip. Its pretty odd that the bearing surfaces are in perfect shape, along with the bearing while the sealing surface is pitted.

 

[SnowDrifter]

If its just the seal surface, admittedly you can use jb weld as a sort of bondo and polish it smooth. May sound a bit corny but the shit works!

 

[randeez]

just get a new stubby if youre that worried about it?

cleaned up it should be fine ,would probably replace the seal though

used can usually be found less than $100, new is about $180 iirc

 

[Erickk120]

They want about 140 for the big one and around 100 for the stubby one, I will cheap out for now and go this route and see if it leaks, I will update.

 

[Erickk120]

Just to update, I went with it and hasn't leaked, put about 200 miles without a problem. I just need to get to my rear main seal/cover gasket some time and I will be happy.