[TR] TR2/3 Rear Axle Seals and Axles

[David Gunn]

Hi All - At the Triumphest/VTR I developed a leak from my left rear axle seal.
I noticed it when thick oil started accumulating in the curvature of my
wheel.



I know that I need to replace the seals.  As I understand from past threads,
it is a fairly simple process, and I don't need to remove the backing plate.
If I am wrong, please let me know.



My questions:



1.  Since I will have the axles pulled, is there anything else I should do or
look for while they are apart?  Replace bearings, etc?  As far as I know,
these are the original axles, backing plates, brakes, etc.



2.  I have been told not to autocross (or otherwise race)my TR2 because it has
the original "2 bolt" axles.  What is the collective wisdom of the list?
Should I try to replace the axles with "4 bolt" axles?  If so, are they
readily available?  It seems like new ones are rather pricey.  How about used
axles?  Anything I should look for?



Thanks for all of your help.



David Gunn

1954 TR2 (now coupe)

TS3388L

Chico, CA

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