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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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I am coming up to 30,000 miles and I am going to need to change my rear diff fluid. Is there anything else i need besides 4.5 pints of 75w140
 
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Black RTV gasket maker and brake cleaner.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Maybe something to plug your nose ..... that fluid smells pretty bad, no joke.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Thumbs up diff fluid...

Greetings sullsdetailling, hey when you change that diff fluid make sure you add a small bottle of friction modifier(that is if you have a suregrip posi unit like my '98 Durango "loredda") otherwise you'll burn up the clutches in the unit...kingoftow
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sullysdetailing
I am coming up to 30,000 miles and I am going to need to change my rear diff fluid. Is there anything else i need besides 4.5 pints of 75w140
This is exactly what you need!

Some 4.10's

Master Install Kits

Limited Slip
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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I would recommend synthetic 75-140. More expensive, but worth it.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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You also need one of these
http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com...hry-925-1.html
 
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Felpro Gasket eliminates the rtv and the mess. $5 at most part stores
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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I have the 8'' diff and a V6

So that cover will not work but i did find one that will.

Also i am going to be getting the AMSoil 75w-140
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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What kind of difference do 4.10 gears make over the stock 3.55 gears?
 
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