Grave mistaken when installing rear gears?
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Doesn't matter - add it anyway - MC XL-3, 4 oz. Cheap additional insurance fer an expensive traction-Lok, and will absolutely not hurt doing so.
From M1's site:
"Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube 75W-140 LS contains special friction modifiers designed for limited slip-type differentials. In most applications, the addition of special LS (limited slip) additives is not required. For axles requiring the highest level of limited-slip performance, OEM specific LS additives can be added to this fluid."
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If the picture that he added is what his rear end looks like when its opened he doesn't need the friction modifier. The friction modifier is for a limited slip rear and the one pictured is an open center section. If it was a limited slip it would be all closed in to keep the clutchs together.
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If the picture that he added is what his rear end looks like when its opened he doesn't need the friction modifier. The friction modifier is for a limited slip rear and the one pictured is an open center section. If it was a limited slip it would be all closed in to keep the clutchs together.
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It was, as indicated, Off-topic (and only in response to Ilovemyford's post).
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Guys,
That is not an exact picture of my rear. Its the only picture of a rear I could find for an 9.75" F150. I am sure mine looks different. I do have a LS differential.
If someone has an exploded view or has a picture of a rear, I will point out the pieces that are blued. The spider gears, themselves are not blued.
That is not an exact picture of my rear. Its the only picture of a rear I could find for an 9.75" F150. I am sure mine looks different. I do have a LS differential.
If someone has an exploded view or has a picture of a rear, I will point out the pieces that are blued. The spider gears, themselves are not blued.
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Honestly, if it blows up, it will just give me an excuse to put in a tru trac and a nicer rear
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You sir, have some serious Stones!
I would be crapping in my Depends about now
My hat's off to you! Good luck!
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Ok if you are running a LS in there then yeah the added friction modifier will not hurt anything and yes they are c-clipped. The c-clip can turn blue since it is only a brass clip out the factory. What someone else may use I wouldnt know. Also that pic you have is the same other than not being able to tell if it has clutch plates, as what goes in at the factory as a LS or locker case.
Last edited by marcopolo; Mar 8, 2010 at 07:27 PM.