damaged Inner shafts? (Pic)

[Zeitler]

I'm about to install new inner axle seals ..but

will these shafts ruin the new seals?

don't know where on the machined part the seal rides..?

 

[Ryan B.]

The shiny spot.
clean em up. maybe polish them up a bit more so they are smooth and won't tear up the seal.
Lube up the seals with some oil or grease before you slide the axles in.

 

[az-k5]

clean it up with an emery cloth strip.

 

[Zeitler]

i have tried to clean em up a bit but the pitting is deep..

now what?

 

[cegusman]

I would buy new shafts, and keep those as spares.

 

[diesel4me]

other choices..

They may have "speedi-sleeves" available for those axles,they give a new smooth surface for the seals to ride on...also you can buy "Repair" wheel bearings that are offset a bit so they ride on the unworn area of the axle,and they are a sealed bearing that does not require the OEM axle seal...but for ultimate strength off road you may prefer to get a better set of axles that have no pits or wear..