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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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where can you find out what axles you habe has far as Dana 60,70, or 80 i need to know what fluid to use the book says... 9-14" rear axel uses 75W-90 and the dana's use 80W90. which one aplies to me?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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You have a Dana 44 up front. And you have a Chysler 9.25 in the rear.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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ok thanks
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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so i guess i need 75W90 in the rear and 80W90 in the front? the book is not real clear on that
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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honestly it doesn't make any difference. i used the valvoline 80w90 or 85w90, don't remember which, in both my front and rear. its all GL5 rated.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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ok i will just go with 80W90. how much do i need for both front and rear do you know?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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from the service manual. 10 pts = 5 qts for both.

FRONT AXLE
The lubricant should have MIL-L-2105C and API GL 5 quality specifications.
Lubricant is SAE 75W-140 SYNTHETIC gear lubricant.
REAR AXLE
The lubricant should have MIL-L-2105C and API GL 5 quality specifications.
Lubricant is a thermally stable SAE 80W-90 gear lubricant.
Lubricant for axles intended for heavy-duty or trailer tow use is SAE 75W-140 SYNTHETIC gear lubricant.
NOTE: Trac-lok and Vari-lok equipped axles require a friction modifier be added to the lubricant.

FRONT AXLE
Model 216-FBI 2.3 L (4.8 pts.)
REAR AXLE
9-1/4 inch 2.1 L (4.5 pts.)
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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ok thanx
 
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