8.25 limited slip
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8.25 limited slip
just got this 96 cherokee and im changing all the fluids i cracked open the 8.25 rear end and im pretty sure it has limited slip but just wanted to confirm so i get get the right fluid. is this infact limited slip? thanks.
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Year: 1998
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Engine: 4.0L HO
I'd suggest u fill with a non-limited slip gear oil. If u have no "chatter" in a tight figure 8 turn, u don't need the limited slip additive. If it does "chatter", add 1/2 tube of additive and try again.....still "chatters" add the rest of the tube. The additive makes the clutches slip more.....the more they slip, the less of a traction enhanced diff u have. If the clutches slip easily, u basically have an open diff, performance wise.
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ALWAYS add a friction modifier to an axle that has limited slip installed.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...Modifiers.aspx
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...Modifiers.aspx
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ok thanks
ya that sure was some funky oil in there got it all cleaned out with brake cleaner looks way better.
ya that sure was some funky oil in there got it all cleaned out with brake cleaner looks way better.
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well now you got me wondering i tried to look up google images for 8.25 limited slip and only one picture showed up that looks like mine and its an eaton posi http://www.differentials.com/uncateg...ifferentials-2 what do you guys think?
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One thing the photo tells you is that the fluid was never changed often enough or all that rust wouldn't be there.
I change mine anytime I'm in deep water/mud or when I change oil/filter its cheap and I have drain plugs on my covers, so easy to do.
I change mine anytime I'm in deep water/mud or when I change oil/filter its cheap and I have drain plugs on my covers, so easy to do.