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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Default Installed Detroit Truetrac-Diff Gets Hot?

So I just got a detroit truetrac installed, and after I drove home my diff cover was really hot. Am I just being paranoid?
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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I believe there Is a break in period for any locker or gear install.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Oh okay this is my first locker, and like I said maybe I'm just being paranoid after dropping nearly $600 in it. Thank you for replying!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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I'd still like to hear Simone with a locker to reply but I'm pretty sure I'm righ lol.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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lol alright thanks!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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When I installed either of mine it took a little but the cover went back to the normal temps. It is like breaking in an engine... vary your speeds and don't jump heavy into it too often. Give it a couple of days being gentle and once the gears have "mated" or imprinted on each other you will be fine.
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