When I stripped the hub apart I didn't find any damage to the bearings or races so I may have got off lightly. I gave the hub and bearings a bloody good clean and repacked them. I've also finally finished pulling all the mud off the underside of the car. I still need to water blast it but hopefully I don't have mud falling in my eyes when I'm working on it anymore. It has also given me a chance to take a better look at the rust in the chassis. The rear crossmember is worse than I thought but fortunately the bulkhead outriggers are pretty good. The nearside front mudguard is also completely rusted out. I may have to take off the tub to repair the chassis at some point but i'm focusing on the mechanicals at this point.
On another note, I have ordered new lights all round (excluding the headlights which i've just replaced). Four indicators, two park lights, two 3 inch brake lights and an interior lamp. I also got two new oil seals for the front hubs as when I opened them up the insides were covered in oil. I could have used the light old housings but some of them are corroded and the rubbers are perished. I don't want to be fighting problems with sealing and rusty contacts down the track. Another order from lrdirect.com and insanely cheap, $50NZD for all of it! Albeit, I did buy all Britpart but I haven't had a problem with them yet and my budget is limited.
Might not be a post for a couple of weeks as I won't get the new parts until then and I am super busy. Granted, you will be inundated with posts when I get them as there's a bit to do!
Stay tuned!
P.S- Here's a picture of the Landy flexing. Not bad for a leafer!
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