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Old May 29, 2024 | 04:36 PM
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I would have never thought changing my diff oil (front and rear) would be such a PITA. I could use help on getting gaskets for the work. I assume the front is a Dana 60 and the rear is a Dana 80 (10.5). I read the tag on the rear, the front has a sticker on it but I cant tell what it is.


Any help? Easier to buy new covers with the gaskets and hardware?
 
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Old May 29, 2024 | 05:29 PM
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Dependent on year the front may be the Dana 50 and the rear a Sterling built, not Dana.
 
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I always use RTV with no issues.
Check your owners manual some don't need changing. Lube is lifetime unless submerged.
 

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took a shot of my tag
I see the 10.5 but how can I tell if it is a Dana or Sterling?
 
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here is an surprising clean sticker on the front

 
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RTV or gasket material and make your own.
 
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Old May 30, 2024 | 09:24 AM
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if you see 10.5 its a Sterling. Front is a D60. 10.5 lube locker LLR-F105, d60 front lube locker ‎LLR-D060
 
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Old May 31, 2024 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickg450
I see the 10.5 but how can I tell if it is a Dana or Sterling?
DANA will have the fill plug in the cover, Sterling fill plug will be around in the side of the housing behing the yoke.
 
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Use the "Right stuff" Gasket maker as it will never leak and fill immediately after assembly.
 
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Thanks guys

Did you all add a friction modifier to the oil for the rear?
 
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Originally Posted by patrickg450
Did you all add a friction modifier to the oil for the rear?

If it’s a limited slip, then yes, either add a friction modifier or use oil with it already in it, the Mobil 1 that I used had the modifier in it.
And the Lube Locker reusable gaskets are the bees knees! No RTV, no waiting, reusable and no leaks!
 
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