source for 8.75 inner axle seal?

I you are using the original taper bearings that use the right side axle adjuster? If you don't have the axle end play adjusted correctly, It allows the axle to move up and down excessively causing the axle seal to fail. Also the seal surface of the axle has to be in good shape, no groves.

Indeed, I am using tapered bearings and the play adjuster. Is there a rule of thumb (or actual measurement) for determining what is tight, but not too tight?

One other question - what is the torque spec for the axle flange nuts?

Thanks everybody.