nissan hardbody front axle help

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Bryan372002
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Car: 1997 Nissan D21U Pickup 4WD

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Front axle extension tube (passenger side), the shims (2 of them and one has a rubber oring around it). They go between axle and axle extension tube, They are discontinued parts and I can't find them anywhere, so what do I do now? Thought about using original ones but don't want to chance a leak. Any ideas? attaching couple photos.
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Bryan372002
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Car: 1997 Nissan D21U Pickup 4WD

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Nobody?

fontana dan
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Would you be able to use silicone gasket maker RTV, or cut a new gasket?

Bryan372002
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fontana dan wrote:
Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:54 pm
Would you be able to use silicone gasket maker RTV, or cut a new gasket?
I guess that is what I'm going to try. Thank you

whomadewho
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When using silicone find a product that resistant to gear lube.. Something like Permatex gear.oil gasket maker. -81182. Another problem alot of people don’t let the silicone completely dry and apply to much.

whomadewho
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The OEM Nissan gasket maker is PART NUMBER is- 999MP-1217HP. Make sure the thread holes are clean and apply sealer to the bolts

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whomadewho wrote:
Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:46 am
The OEM Nissan gasket maker is PART NUMBER is- 999MP-1217HP. Make sure the thread holes are clean and apply sealer to the bolts
:dblthumb:
Otherwise known as Gray Death. Permatex Ultra Gray is a good substitute with almost identical properties.


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