Rear wheel seals don't fit my '87 XR

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Rear wheel seals don't fit my '87 XR

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Local parts houses seem to be comming up with a Timken #224252...The outside diameter is too small and the inside it too small also...

Frustrated!...My car has original rear wheel bearings and seals (nothing to be proud of)...

The outside diameter I'm looking for is around 65mm (2.56") and an inside of 50mm (1.96)

Thanks guys, she's my daily driver and she's up on jack stands.. :(
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The part that most places list as inners are the wrong ones.... it seems that You use 2 outers.... Wish I had one of the boxes aroud for the part #... I'll look tomorrow for one
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Thanks guys...Yes, I normally order all my Merkur parts from MC2, but as it's my daily driver, I had to try my local first...

The SKF#19647 is the size I need...I don't think MC2 sell only the seals though and I already have the bearings... :(

Thanks guys...I'll keep you posted
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National triple lip seals, part #3743...Got 3 at my local shop...Too bad they can't get anymore...Oh well, I only needed to do one side right now, I have time to order the other side...I SERIOUSLY destroyed those bearings...hehe.

Torque for the wheel axle nut anyone?...

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*Bilsteins, MC2 250# coil overs front, 600# rear, BAT sway bars, full 3" exh, Gillis valve, K&N, MC2 Diff mount and bushings, 17x7 Team Dynamics Monza's, 225/45-17's, Eaton Posi, RS500 (clone) intercooler/radiator, Forge BOV and LA computer and big VAM...
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229ft lbs i think. let me double check.
edit:
Nope i was off it's 210 ft lbs.

Here - print this, post in your garage next to your car.

http://www.mc2racing.com/tech/TorqueSpecs.pdf

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Torque between 185-212 ft/lbs... thats what My cd manual says...
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