Rear Differential Question
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Rear Differential Question
I have 2000 dodge ram 1500 sport 5.9 2wd and I want to change my rear differential fluid because I don't think it was replaced by the previous owner, I have a Chrysler 9.25 anti spin rear axle 3.55 gear ratio (this is coming from a build sheet dodge sent me). well I called a local fluid change shop here and they said it takes synthetic so it will cost $99 to get it replaced. is this a good price? what gear oil does the truck take? I read on here synthetic is for heavy duty and this truck doesn't tow or haul anymore, its just being used as a daily driver. I'd be open to doing this myself if there is not that much to it. also, how much would a good price be for it to be replaced by a shop?
Last edited by abdodge1500; 06-01-2013 at 02:26 PM. Reason: left something out
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this is a perfect job for you to do yourself.
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-4.html
you can get your gear oil from walmart in a gallon jug for about $14. either 85w90 or 75w140, it doesn't matter which one.sqirt
it'll take about 2-1/2 quarts.
you'll need to devise a way to pour the oil in. like pour it in a used quart oil container, then squirt it in.
don't waste money on the little pumps. it'll break.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech...allon/16795066
you also need the little 4-6 oz bottle of friction modifer. walmart might have it, or parts store if they don't
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...il+-+additives
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-4.html
you can get your gear oil from walmart in a gallon jug for about $14. either 85w90 or 75w140, it doesn't matter which one.sqirt
it'll take about 2-1/2 quarts.
you'll need to devise a way to pour the oil in. like pour it in a used quart oil container, then squirt it in.
don't waste money on the little pumps. it'll break.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech...allon/16795066
you also need the little 4-6 oz bottle of friction modifer. walmart might have it, or parts store if they don't
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...il+-+additives
Last edited by dhvaughan; 06-01-2013 at 03:20 PM.
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Here's a better looking (to me) DIY of the job, https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...cover-off.html
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$14 for walmart gear lube.
$8 for friction modifier.
$5 for rtv
$4 for a can of brake cleaner to clean the bottom of the diff.
1/2 wrench, putty knife, paper towels, wire brush.
i only come up with $31.
clean the magnet in the bottom. don't be surprised if you find broken fragments of clutch retaining clips. its common in these lsd's
$8 for friction modifier.
$5 for rtv
$4 for a can of brake cleaner to clean the bottom of the diff.
1/2 wrench, putty knife, paper towels, wire brush.
i only come up with $31.
clean the magnet in the bottom. don't be surprised if you find broken fragments of clutch retaining clips. its common in these lsd's
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