The Official August 2012 New Jersey Chat & BS Thread
#1112
08-15-2012, 07:44 PM
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Ya thats a lot of rust for a southern truck........
That hose is a differential vent hose........
That hose is a differential vent hose........
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08-15-2012, 08:36 PM
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Its a shame you guys cant use oil undercoating like ''rust check'' or ''krown'' there to protect against rust
#1116
08-15-2012, 08:37 PM
There is another one in the rear, that comes off the block that the brake lines attach to!
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08-15-2012, 08:40 PM
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Yup, thats the vent hose for the rear diff.........we just gotta make sure the hose stays clear so it can breathe
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08-15-2012, 08:42 PM
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Even spray it with Fluid film or anything like that, I've never heard of Black star, I'll google it
#1120
08-15-2012, 08:42 PM
I'm gonna change the differential cover in the rear, but debating picking up a set of 4.30 ring and pinions first.
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08-15-2012, 09:11 PM
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If you change the rear gears you'll have to replace the front gear too......
#1124
08-15-2012, 09:32 PM
Have a good one Don!
I'm hitting the rack too after I take Bronx for a walk!
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08-15-2012, 09:34 PM
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