shoeless,
Regarding ZR, I really can't comment yet for I have limited experience with it at this time. I think for my application and demand it will be just fine. How are you cleaning your chassis? Wire hand brush? Pretty soon I need to address my frame. It's going to be a real bear with the truck being assembled. It will never be as good as tearing it down to the frame but this is the direction I have chosen.
There's another discussion found in the archieves that you might want to read:
http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-bin//ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=004877#00 0006 The idea of using the old bearing as the impact tool for installing the new bearing and seal sounds like a good way to go. I don't think the old seal is stout enough to pound in the new bearing. Yes, maybe I'll slide the cheesecake over in the freezer to make room for the new bearings and friends.
I remember you asking previously about the best adhesive which I also want to know. Also what about the gasket between the torque tube and the rear axle housing ? Hmmmmm...
