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Old 07-31-2008, 09:53 AM
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Rear Leak with Pic

I was outside and decided to look under my truck and this is wat i saw...is this normal or is it bad for a 2 year old truck? Thanks

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06 F-150 FX4-Rear Axle
 

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Old 07-31-2008, 10:59 AM
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It's just a little 'weeping' from the tubes.... I don't know why it's doing that, but there is no easy 'fix' that I'm aware of for that....

My 11 year old 9.75 does not leak there..

So no, it's not 'normal', but I don't think it's going to be a big deal.... Just keep an eye on the fluid level and don't do any big jumps with your rig!

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Old 07-31-2008, 10:59 AM
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my 2001 is leaking from the seal in front, been leaking for about 1-1/2 years (104,000 miles now) but the axles where yours is leaking is bone dry on mine
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 11:06 AM
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I only have 29,000 miles on it
 
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Old 07-31-2008, 11:28 AM
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I have seen this before. The amount it sweats out will not make any real difference to your fluid levels. If you like you can weld your tubes to the housing. A lot of guys with high performance rides do this to make the rear end more solid and it will stop the leakage you are having. Just make sure you take it too a good welder who has done this type of thing before or they may warp your tubes and that is bad. It can be done with the rear end still in place.
 



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