Tazza, My computer wouldn't cooperate with a reply to you, so I started a new thread. Thanks to you, too, for the quick reply. You must have been typing while I was replying to Ken. I have a friend who is the manager for a huge machine shop less than 10 miles from here, and he has the capability to do anything I think I could ever dream of machine-wise, so he's going to be seeing a lot of me if I decide to do this project! I have already ordered 4 seals (one for each axle and 1 spare -- they were $8 each), and 2 complete sets of bearings (about $100 a set) for the bad axle. I really think I am going to need a new axle shaft unless I could turn some brass or steel to the exact size and make a collar for it. The dealer did tell me it would cost about $550 USD for that new shaft from the dealer. I don't know how much a wheel hub will be, but I'm sure it will be pricey, too, if I buy that from the dealer. What's the best place, in your opinion, to find parts for my machine if I do what you suggest and buy a whole "new" axle shaft and wheel hub? The next time I go to the farm (where the machine is now), I will snap some digital photos so you can more clearly see what's going on. Is all I have to do to get at the chainbox is raise the cabin/seat? That sounds MUCH too easy, lol. I'll let you know if I trade it or fix it. The frosted side of me wants to fix it, but the plain side of me says to just trade it to the dealer for another machine. I actually want a machine that's in the 5000 lbs range rather than the 6500 lbs range that this machine is because I already have a 5000 lb capacity trailer. Any thots on that? I'm just gonna putter around with it--maybe do some light landscaping, some roof repairs to the house, move some equipment around, fill in potholes in the driveway, push some snow, etc, etc. What's your favorite machine (Bobcat) that is in that 5000 lb range if I trade? Are there any specific machines that I should stay away from in that range? That's all I can think of for now. Thanks again. Chris