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walterL
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Mornin all. Just wanted to come in for an update this morning. After work yesterday I went for a figure 8 test drive, and I admit that...
Mar 5, 2025
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Yes. Change it after the break in procedure. Some diffs like having the extra limited slip additive in addition to being a GL-5...
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Assuming you have the oem g80 diff. I can only tell you what I experienced with mine and what I've read. but it makes sense to me...
Mar 4, 2025
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@walterL My Denali w/G80 and all my other vehicles w/posi differentials (Corvette C5, 51 Chevy w/Corvette diff, FJ) get either Amsoil...
Mar 4, 2025
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This might sound dumb...not in 4hi on dry pavement? The 2 diffs are the 100% same?
Mar 4, 2025
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Mine is just 2wd
Mar 4, 2025
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What exactly did you replace? What was the rotational torque and the preload on the ring and pinion? If this were mine, the rear cover...
Mar 4, 2025
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I went back stock. I replaced all the bearings, spider gears, and side gears
Mar 4, 2025
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what brand diff did you go with? or did you rebuild stock? what fluid to use is a slippery slope lol.
Mar 4, 2025
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First off I want to thank all for the advice. This past weekend I tore the whole thing back down and put it all back together by the...
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I think maybe what I should have also added is that the shim stack-up for the carrier can also have an effect on operation. I'm hoping...
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It almost sounds like too much preload to me. It's been a LONG time since I had one apart, but there are specific procedures to follow...
Feb 27, 2025
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I had a preload between 20-25 in/lbs. I will give this a shot as well. I have to get this going right so all the advice I can get is...
Feb 27, 2025
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Add a bottle of limited slip to it Did you break it in ??? Needs to be driven slowly in a wide figure 8 pattern several times...
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This was my 1st diff. to rebuild. I have only driven slow(45mph) with it, but did not do fig. 8's. I did use Valvoline synthetic oil for...
Feb 27, 2025
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