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I finished the install and took it for a test drive. So far so good. ;)

Thanks everyone. I installed Toyota seals and am in the process of putting everything back together. Hopefully that does the trick as I am not skilled or have the tools needed to re-shim and recenter the axle. I think I would just get new axles if that becomes the case.

Thanks everyone. Yes, I installed the eco seals and I also have an 1985 4Runner that also runs them and without issue. So it does seem to be the combo of an 80 series with the eco seals as being the problem. Maybe the full-time 4wd as some have suggested. Anyways, I am going back to Toyota...

1997 Land Cruiser. 208k miles. Eco Seals installed around 15k miles ago. On the passenger side, I noticed leaking from the bottom of the hub and when I started tearing into it, the infamous black goo started pouring out. The eco seal ring had separated from the rubber. I pulled out the axle...

Thanks again. I'll check out the video

Thanks YotaTrail. But if I don't have the option of garage/carport, are you saying that no cover is better than a cover?

I know there are a few threads on this - and I've read a lot in order to get some ideas, but I am looking for an outside cover for my 97 Land Cruiser. It is stock except for a lift. I see that carcovers has a Platinum car cover - has anyone used them and be willing to post their experiences...

Nevermind, I figured it out. I don't need to tear apart the door or mirror hing assembly to get the plastic parts off. 6 screws and they are separated. Thanks!

I am getting my side mirrors professionally painted and will bringing them the parts as opposed to bringing them the vehicle. I found write-ups on removing the mirrors which includes removing door panels and disconnecting the electrical wires but is there an easier way to just remove the...

I finished the Land Cruiser earlier this evening and I wanted to report that I just drove it around the block without any leaks or odd sounds. It actually drove really smooth. Tomorrow I will take it out at higher speeds and try out L4 but so far so good. Thanks to everyone for their advice...

Thanks Nemesis. I couldn't get the center diff off with the tools I have so I opted to just reinstall all the original races into the new case. And yes, you are right - the races just kind of set in place on their own. I put it all back together last night. We'll see how it runs when I fill...

Pooh... found another post where their race is pushed into the case it looks to be about a 1/4 inch. So now, i don't know which one is right.

Hey i just found this post on Ih8mud which a user posted a pic of their case on their LC and it looks like the middle bearing race is flush with the case. So it looks like my assumption is correct in that as long as I make both races flush with the outside of the case, I should be golden!!

The other thing that I am mulling over in my head is maybe I can "feel" the appropriate distance between the race and bearing and make minor adjustments as needed. Should the bearings actually be touching the race when the case is bolted on or should there be a minor gap between the two? I...

The welder stated that it fell out before he heated the case...I am taking him at his word here. I can finger press in the race and it seems to hold but I am concerned that it was half-sticking out when I removed the case. Almost as if it was getting ready to fall out.