TO-20 Question and a Tip

I installed sure seals instead of getting into cutting collars, removing bearings, etc. Some of you had posted that the sure seals were somewhat difficult to install. Some posts suggested that beveling the edge on the sure seal aided installation. I purchased 30 inches of 3 inch PVC pipe ($2.00) and was able to drive the sure seals into place. I placed the axle half shaft, wheel studs down, on a piece of 2"X6" and slid the PVC pipe over the sure seal (positioned so the seal end of the sure seal was closer to the splined end of the half shaft). Using a short piece of 2"X4" over the end of the PVC, the seal went in easily with a few solid blows from a 2lb hammer. I re-installed the axle half shafts, adjusted the bearings and will try everything out this morning. I replaced the brake shoes on one side as they were in poor shape. On the other side, I de-greased the oil-soaked shoes and used sand paper to rough up their surface. I adjusted both sets of brake shoes and linkage. I'll let you know if I was successful. Thanks, David (in Michigan)