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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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i am about to have to change oil in my front and back because of leaking so i want to put best in i got a dana 35 in rear so any ideas
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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I use royal purple front and rear. 75W90 in front, 75W140 rear.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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i'm thinking i need to do the same... waiting for responses...

how do you know if you have track lok for sure? just the tire spin test?
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 99blkx
i'm thinking i need to do the same... waiting for responses...

how do you know if you have track lok for sure? just the tire spin test?
tire spin test is the easiest way.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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"best differential oil", that's very subjective, there are plenty of good lubricants available and it's kinda hard to go wrong by sticking with a name brand lube.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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I wouldn't think any particular brand-name would make much if any difference. Any major-name brand should work just fine. I run 75W-90... but to each his own.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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well i got the lucise oil but from what i hear it is good
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I buy the cheapest I can find. After ever other wheeling trip I drain and replace. so why buy good stuff when you have to drain and replace the oil after wheeling trips?
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
I buy the cheapest I can find. After ever other wheeling trip I drain and replace. so why buy good stuff when you have to drain and replace the oil after wheeling trips?
Hear that one lol I've got a lot of money in gear oil lol just go midrange and you'll be fine 75w 90 is a good viscosity to go with
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