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Another Rear Wheel Mystery

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:08 am

Started tearing down the rear axle & found this on the left axle end. There was lots of grease leaking. Whatever it is, it looks like it was made to do something. Maybe a rear seal? Any ideas?
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Re: Another Rear Wheel Mystery

Post by speedytinc » Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:15 am

Aftermarket bolt/clamp on grease seal cap worn out/thru.


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Re: Another Rear Wheel Mystery

Post by Dan Hatch » Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:40 am

Should look like this. NOS one.
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Re: Another Rear Wheel Mystery

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:35 am

Dan Hatch wrote:
Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:40 am
Thanks to you both for your responses.
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Re: Another Rear Wheel Mystery

Post by DanTreace » Thu Aug 28, 2025 12:16 pm

Dan H.

Here's the adv on your NOS piece!


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