Rear diff fluid change

[FireMedicJO]

Here is my article on changing the rear diff fluid from the DP. CKKEVIN converted it to PDF, so thanks to him on that. If you have anything else to add for either the rear or front, fire away.

 

[durallymax]

thanks for the info.

 

[btfarm]

That looks good. I would suggest that it's a bunch easier to do if the spare is out of there.

 

[FireMedicJO]

I've heard of some guys having problems with the spare being in the way. I didn't have any issues with the size of my bottles when using the little red extendable spout I used.

 

[btfarm]

For me I could just sit cross legged under there (scrunched some) with the tire out and it was so much more comfortable to do it that way.

 

[12ga diesel]

Thanks man for the write up. I plan on doing this soon. Showing the way you did it, I guess there isn't much need for a pump huh?

 

[FireMedicJO]

Nope, no need for a pump...Just make sure the fluid is ambient temp. (unless its winter and then store it inside for a few hours b/f you go to do it) so it flows a little easier. The red spout is nothing fancy, just part of a funnel kit I got from Advance for around 7-8 bucks.

 

[Smokin139]

How much oil does the rear diff take exactly?

 

[FireMedicJO]

4 qts. another rule of thumb is 1/2" below fill hole.

 

[BoostN]

I'll be doing this as soon as I can get Ashton to send me my amsoil.

I'm way overdue having my orginal in and I'm touching close to 50K now.