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Old May 3, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Question for all you guys running an 8.8 with SYE. How much differential fluid are you using? I have read that most overfill to make sure the pinion bearing stays lubricated due to that angle the axle has to set at when using a SYE.

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Old May 3, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Question for all you guys running an 8.8 with SYE. How much differential fluid are you using? I have read that most overfill to make sure the pinion bearing stays lubricated due to that angle the axle has to set at when using a SYE.
I run the recommended amount in my 8.8 cant remember the amount right now
but to get that I needed to run the back up on ramps on my driveway that has a little slope to it to get the right amount in it with out it running out all over the place
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Old May 3, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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also, what weight are you running??? 80-90???
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I run generic multi weight gear oil
it gets change a lot
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I use Amsoil 75-140 with my 4.10 LSD
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