I PUT A DEPOSIT ON A 99 2500 QC (CTD, 4X4, 5 SPEED, SLT, SB) WITH 98K. THE TRUCK IS SELLING FOR $17,500. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A PRETTY GOOD DEAL UNTIL I FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING(WORSE ON THE RIGHT). OTHERWISE THE TRUCK SEEMS TO BE IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE (USED BUT NOT ABUSED). IS THIS ENOUGH TO PASS ON THE TRUCK AND KEEP LOOKING OR SHOULD I BUY IT A FIX THE SEALS

 

I think that there are threads about the front seals. I remember reading that they leak when first installed. Perhaps I am reliving a dream!
george

 

Why not have the buyer replace the seals as a condition of sale ? BIG MIKE

 

Sorry. I meant to say seller instead of buyer to replace seals. BIG MIKE

 

I agree with BIG MIKE about having the seller fix it before buying - if he will.

If he won't, and everything else is in good shape, you are getting the truck for a very good price. I had new brakes and seals on all 4 wheels for under $500. The best pads and shoes I could get with a "lifetime" warranty. Seals and labor 90 days and labor is the big cost.

Stan

 

Thank you all for the help... I bought the truck today and love it. The dealer (independant) offered to have his mechanic replace the seals, but when I asked if he had done them before he replied " no but he has books". needless to say I declined. He did knock $500.00 off the price, that I accepted. So thanks again for all of the help