hey,i've just noticed fluid leaking from my rear right on my 89 sj413.first noticed running down the inside of the wheel and onto the deck..however the lines and seals going into the hub seem fine..trying to get to the problem is proving a bitch.firstly,im no expert.bought the sj to keep garage cost...

hi..ONly had my 89 samurai a few weeks.Ive had a few probs with it so far but theyre gradually being sorted,however a new wee quirk ive just noticed that while driving at night,which i havn't done much of since i bought it,after a few miles(10 or so) ive noticed the lights begin to flicker and fade,...

thanks all for the advice.especially scottie.above and beyond the call mate.. situation is now this.i managed to change the front left bearings. which was a mare. not just as it was my first time but the races were both buggered and the stub axle wasn't too healthy so the races were a sod to get bac...

Ok nice one.when i say only 2 shims came out that was one from top and one from bittom.I don't think I'll have time now to get done by sat now so if I do need some I'll let u know..the bearings I got were from the link you posted on eBay.all the blurb says they're ok.I hope this sorts it.tho I had t...

nice.well only 2 shims came out from the kingpin so hopefully this will be enough although i understand i may need more if i end up replacing king pin bearings also.i'll keep you posted matey.dont mean to be a pain or owt but if i get stuck would you mind me giving u a call for some advice..i intend...

thanks for the all the help guys..ive got bearings coming in the post but now need to get some shims and kimngpins sorted...gotta say i m alittle nervous about doing it but it al seems straight foreward enough

yeah i was just looking at them..seems ok..so you say if there is movement ob the ball too then i prob need kingpin done too?is that easy enough.i dont have a service manual as yet..

Sounds like the hub is knackered, though I'm unsure as to whether it'll have killed your diff. Was is alright for a short period after you freed the hub? hi and thanks for your quote..yes it seemed ok for a while after i d free d it but then reverted back to the grinding and pulling to the right..t...

hi ..its mainly the hub and disc that are moving tho i also think there was some movement on the ball.I'll check it again..thanks for the offer of aid skottie and i might take you up on it but i think i might like to give it a bash myself if its a easy as you say..I'll let you know.do you have a sup...

hi and thanks for the reply...and the advice on using the forum..all duly noted and will be respected. ive jacked the beast up and there is a large amount of movement when pushing the wheel from the top and bottom.the brak pads are fine with lots of bite left and the caliper is moving freely..i have...