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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Front diff/ does it need limited slip fluid?

Hi guys. I'm changing my front diff cover and was wondering
if I need any limited slip modifier in the fluid. I have looked
up all the fluid capacities and don't see anything in reference
to with or with out friction material. Only thing I have found was weight.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Your front differential is open (assuming it's stock) and has no LS. It just needs fluid.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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If you have an OEM front gear setup...then NO you do not need the LS friction modifier added.

Good luck...

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EDIT: EnviroCon -- Beat me to it!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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However, if you already put some in the front differential it will not hurt anything.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Thanks guys for the quick replies. Yes all oem.
I'm putting on a alum plm cover. Any thoughts
on royal purple or redline for fluid?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I'm a Royal Purple guy! Been using it since 2003...and like it.


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