I shot some Rustoleum primer, then some gloss black, and bolted them up.
While I had everything apart, I also installed redi-sleeves on the spindle surfaces where the hub seals ride. The main reason the seals leak is due to worn/pitted spindle surfaces. Although the seals are made of rubber, they will still wear a groove on the spindle surface. Mine looked good, even after polishing the surface with emery paper, but in the end I decided to sleeve them anyway, just to be sure. There are plenty of internet write-ups on how to install these sleeves, so I'll just post photos. I did have to buy a 3" exhaust pipe from O'Reilly's to use as a press.
You will need National part number 99282. Local parts store has it for $45, but I found them on Amazon for under $25.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2494&ppt=C2389
Here is what the spindle surfaces looked like. Not too bad, but it was definitely grooved.
Here is what the redi-sleeve looks like installed along with how I used the pipe and bearing press. I taped it to one end. It must go on perfectly square. I pressed it in using a hammer, the 3" exhaust pipe, and a bearing press I rented from O'Reilly's. It is not necessary to tear out the pressing surface/lip, so I left it on. It won't hurt anything, and it will just cause you extra work if you remove it.
