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Old 08-18-2012, 12:55 AM
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RP has additive in it already. As for the OP. You can and should do the TB, spark plugs (no wires on the 08, its just a coil pack and it doesn't need to be changed), the tranny flush (dirtydog has a write up somewhere), and the diff fluid. You'll easily save $1000+ by doing it yourself
 
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Old 08-18-2012, 01:00 PM
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Yeah I made sure and asked around on here before not using the friction modifier with the RP in my diffs. I actually bought it just in case, but returned it after test driving and all without any chatter. Dirty had done this and gave me some good info about it as he had not needed it as well.
 
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Old 08-18-2012, 01:34 PM
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well here is my build data, i don't see where it says anything about LDS?? can someone confirm or deny?? I think i am going to try the differentials myself. I'm going to get mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90 for front and 75w-140 for rear. what RTV should i get for sealing the lid back on? Also, do i need to worry about the clips i've been reading about on an 08 1500 hemi?

*AJ Cloth Bucket Seats
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AHC Trailer Tow Group
APAS Monotone Paint
BAZS 136 Amp Alternator
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BRRS 4 Wheel Disc Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CKES Front Seat Area Carpet
CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSPS Passenger Assist Handle
CSXP Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
CUES Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
CUSS Overhead Console w/Trip Computer
CVNP Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DH5S Elec Shift-on-the-Fly P/Time T/Case
DJMS 205MM HD Front Axle
DMHS 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle
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GFES Rear Power Sliding Window
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
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GPG Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMS Remote Keyless Entry
GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
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HGBS Dash Liner Insulation
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
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JAYS Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBYS Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKYS Power Accessory Delay
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LMAS Halogen Headlamps
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MBFS Bright Rear Bumper
MCMS Body Color Upper Fascia
MCTS Bright Front Bumper
MDAP Front License Plate Bracket
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Old 08-18-2012, 11:00 PM
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Nope. You would see a line that mentions "Anit-Spin Differential" if you had the LSD. Which is weird that a 4x4 doesn't come with it. But you can always add an aftermarket one!
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 12:27 AM
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If you have the limited slip

DGES All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGQ 5-Spd
Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DH5 Elec Shift-on-the-Fly P/Time T/Case
DJMS 205MM HD Front Axle
DMH 3.92 Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 10.5 HD Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
NZDP Next Generation Engine Controller
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers

So to answer your ? You don't have to worry about the C-clip in your rear.
Its also funny how they put in a HD front axle and a LD rear axle in your 4wd WTF
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:29 AM
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Did you take that from a 2500 build sheet MoparPaul?
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 10:38 AM
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so are there any concerns i should have with winter driving and no LSD? is only one wheel going to spin in snow/ice?
 
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Old 08-19-2012, 01:01 PM
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Yep. You pretty much have a 2WD. Its just one up front and one in the rear lol
 
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So i understand that in 2wd that only 1 rear wheel will spin, but are you saying that in 4wd high only 1 front wheel and 1 rear wheel spins? what about 4lo?
 
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Originally Posted by Upstate NY'er
So i understand that in 2wd that only 1 rear wheel will spin, but are you saying that in 4wd high only 1 front wheel and 1 rear wheel spins? what about 4lo?

What he means by that is yes you have 4wd but you have open differentials front and rear. So if slip starts occurring which more than likely if you are needing 4x4 it will, then only one tire on the the rear and one tire on the front is going to be spinning and trying to move the truck.

Basically just like even if you had a stock rear lsd, the front is still going to be an open differential, which has the same thing happen in the front. You just happen to be unlucky enough to have open front and rear. It boggles me that they would do that in a 4x4 but if it makes you feel any better, im almost positive the 06 I just bought yesterday is open diff front and rear
 


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