[Jon]

While working on the brakes I was spinning the axle and there is a "dull" clicking sound. I assume it is the spyder gears. Is this normal. (Non-sure grip if it matters.)

[drewcrane]

what ratio do you have ?

[Jon]

3:55's I believe Drew.

As I delve further into the project the axle seals seem to be leaking. Looks like more then just a brake job.

[drewcrane]

yea mine makes a dull clanking noise , but i just replaced mine with 3:23, and i might need to go in to it again and look at it

[Jon]

How are the seals holding up in your axle. I read the inner ones should be replaced if you change out the pumpkin too often. That may be the problem with the leak I am dealing with. I have a spare 4:10 sure grip that was swapped a few times in the past.

[Jon]

Turns out there is only one bad inner seal on the left side. Any advice how to get the old one out? I thought a cats paww nail puller but it might scracth the housing. (No pun, ).

[drewcrane]

now thats a good question jon, it should just pull out, i cant remember if i replaced my inner seals, i now have the "green bearing" in mine,but it looks like you found your problem with the leak , now im gonna have to check mine

[dave-r]

It pulls out.

[Jon]

Thanks for the idea Dave. Without the special tool I decided to drill a couple of holes in the metal seal face and threaded in the slide hammer. Worked out well. No nicks or scratches as they say.

Drew, what are green bearings?

[drewcrane]

Drew, what are green bearings?

they are a newer style that dont require adjustment,you have to cut the old bearings off the axle ,and use a slide hammer to install the new ones ,they install the same, they are made so you dont have to adjust axle end play ,look in to them they are nice and seem to have held up