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2nd Gen Ram Tech1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.
Any heavy weighted gear oil is fine, I used 75/90 in mine IIRC. For a limited slip I just add a little bottle of whatever additive they had available at the auto parts store.
For as often as I change mine, I wouldn't put anything expensive in it such as royal purple. For me it would just be a waste of money.
I have an Eaton posi in the rear and I've been told not to use a synthetic lube with it or it will make all kinds of noise and problems. So, I've never tried it. I have an Ox up front but, since I'm not gonna run syn in the rear, I figured there was not much point in running it up front.