Leaking wheel seal.

have the owner make the proper repairs, or rent from someone else who actually keeps the equipment in good working condition.

 

I avoid Petro like the plague. Just use an independent shop.

 

I second that...speaking of seconds, it always helps to get a second opinion.

 

I second that, and also concur.

 

You can install a Stemco Voyager without any special tools.

I haven’t had a problem with one failing prematurely when seated properly.

With my own equipment, I would sand/grind down the scar/burr and ensure there is a proper surface to not gouge a seal or bearing.

If it’s not your trailer, I would ask the owner what they want done with it and proceed from there.

 

They make a seal saver that you put or drive with spec. tool on the damaged end of axle the seal that comes with repair kit will fit over, this way you can keep from replacing axle tube?

 

Sounds like wear on axle shaft leaving "space for seal to leak". On cars they had a cheap "helper bearing seal with smaller diameter" cheaper than axle