Patch grooved D60 frt spindle?

[Ned Kelly]

So my D60's original front spindles have about 160,000 miles on them. They are showing signs of grooving where the oil seals have worn into them. Should I not worry about this - I do alot mud/water. Is there a 'speedi - sleeve' for this application?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/SpeediSleeve/index.html

..... or should I just try and install the oil seal alittle less flush into the back of the hub?.....or what about installing the oil seal backwards, and the sealing lip would be 1/8" away from the old groove - would that be ok?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Ummm, if you are talking about any front 60 seal there is no oil anywhere near any of those seals.

I wouldn't worry about it but...

If you feel so inclined, speedi sleeves can be found in almost every size. Just measure what you need and order it from a good parts store (NAPA, Carquest, etc.).

In many cases, you can move the seal around or even run double seals. Look at what you have and figure it out

 

[Ned Kelly]

Well, yes, it's only grease in there on the wheel bearings. I was thinking more in terms of a good seal helping keep water/mud out, more than keeping grease in.