It actually is a sign the axle could be bent. Any additional details on the vehicle? Year, milage, lift, tires, etc.
Have you done any recent wheeling?
If you replace the seal and it begins leaking again, then you have pretty much narrowed it down to a bent axle.
Ugh! 08 JKUR w/ 105k miles. 3.5 Rough Country lift w/ 35's. And I go wheel'n about twice a month.
With those miles, it really could just be a bad seal. That said, with those miles and the wheeling you mentioned, it could be a bent axle too...
Probably would be worth it to change the seal and keep an eye on it.
Will do, thanks for the advice
Supposing it is a leak and its not warrantied.... does anyone know what part youd get to replace the inner and outer seals for a dana 30?
Would a ten factory seal be good?
Factory dana 30 is 30 spline? I feel like im not correct here
27 spline...
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Found this yesterday while rotating the tires and changing brake pads. Did you get yours fixed under warranty?