The Common Grove
Hi
Ah yes the common grove, isn't that we are all stuck in?
But yes almost every CMP front drive hub seems to have this. Yes you are correct one thing about the new seals is that they ride in a different area.
One of my trucks has two of the new seals in the seal seats so that it is doubly sealed, pact the seals with wheel grease before installing to be sure the outer seal had a little lubrication.
I've looked in to Speedysleeve for this area if the grove makes the wheel leak to much but so far none of mine have ever had wheel hub seal leak that would require it. If my memory is correct there is a Speedysleeve that would do the job.
If I was going to do a serious water fording I would actually be more concerned about water leaking in.
What ever you do don't forget the axle nut keeper. That will really put a grove in the hub.
Cheers Phil
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