1985 M1009 front axle question...

[mr.travo]

Ok-

I am trying to get my parts list together and get started on my front end of the Blazer. I am ordering my parts from Rock Auto and running with Moog. I have used them in the past and understand they are the best.

Anyway--

I am wanting to do:

Ball joints (all)
Axle shaft u-joint (both)
Tie rod ends (all)
New drag link
New bushings (all)
Front bearings (both)
Steering stabilizer

I am still trying to find the front axle seals. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Also- am I missing anything? Suggestions?

Thanks!

Travo

 

[patracy]

There's three seals per side. One near the diff to hold the gear oil in. One at the inner part of the spindle to keep water/dirt out of the hubs. And one at the wheel hub to seal the bearings.

Diff axle seals
Axle Shaft Seal - Front | 1985 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD 8 Cylinders H 5.0L 4BL OHV | AutoZone.com

Spindle seal
Axle Spindle Seal | 1985 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD 8 Cylinders H 5.0L 4BL OHV | AutoZone.com

Front wheel seal
Wheel Seal - Front | 1985 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD 8 Cylinders H 5.0L 4BL OHV | AutoZone.com

 

[mr.travo]

Thank you Patracy! I wonder if I can get them from rock auto as well?

My parts list so far:

Wheel joints front axle PN 371 (x2) $13.97 each
Drag link sleeve PN 4251002 $15.01
Tie rod PN ES2027L $25.79
Tie rod PN ES2026R $25.79
Tie rod PN ES2234R $26.79
Tie rod PN ES2233L $30.99
Ball joint upper PN K8194T (x2) $28.99 each
Ball joint lower PN K8195T (x2) $25.79 each
Steering stabilizer PN SSD15 $37.79
Bushings front axle (trying to find good one for money on site)
Front bearings (trying to find complete kit)


Travo

 

[AECS]

I know this is dragging up an old post, but I am assuming that with the seals for the Diff oil being at the diff I should not worry that when I pulled the axle to do my ball joints that there was no oil and the shaft was dry? I pulled the fill plug and it was full, I guess I was thinking it was like the rear where there is oil all the way to the end...

 

[patracy]

Axle seals on the corp 10 are further into the axle housing near the chunk.

 

[mr.travo]

Correct. If you have fluid coming out it would be time for new seals. I had to do mine on my Blazer since one side starting leaking. Not too hard of a task though.