Okay thanks glc.

 

Read the axle tag or the door sticker code:

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The Eaton Traction-Lok (Trac-Lok) is a type of limited slip used as OE by Ford & others. For a complete explanation, read this thread & the links in it.

 

Steve, did the factory ever offer anything BUT an open front diff?

 

Yes, as those captions indicate. Did you read the AXLE section of the 2nd one? Check this:

 

I might poop myself if it isn't an open diff, I'm gunna check now.
It's been such a good day I might just get a good surprise that it is a locker.
I got my Hurst shifter today aaand I got accepted to college. One more good thing and I might 'splode.

 

I didn't take the time to look at the front diff, It's damn cold out and snowing right now, But the axle code was H9 which I found to be 3.55 limited slip which I knew already. Since there was no extra number like 2 or whatever I'm assuming it's open?

 

Yep - if you had a LS front there would be a 3rd character.

 

Okay so I consulted my Haynes manual and well, it didn't help me any.
Will the front have a gasket or just RTV like the rear?
It doesn't say what weight of fluid to use..
Can I use this for the friction modifier http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._T|GRP2035____

Can I use whatever lube is cheap? 10 bucks a quart and roughly 9 quarts to do front and rear is a little steep. Even worse for the Royal purple at 20 a quart.

 

For your year, you may use cheap non-synthetic 80W-90 gear lube, just go over to Wallyworld and get some Supertech. However, you should use the FORD modifier in the rear LS, it's only about 6 bucks for a 4 oz bottle. It's 9 pints, not quarts. You need 5 quarts to do both diffs.

Check with Autozone for gasket availability. If there's one available, they will have it in Fel-Pro for about 5 bucks. I know for a fact they have them for the rear 8.8.

 

I know they have the gaskets for the front and rear, I am not going to use one if not necessary though. Haynes says to use one if there was originally one there and to use RTV if that was originally used.
I guess I shoulda read better, it is pints :o

So I'll need roughly 9 Pints of lube, a thing of friction modifier, maybe some more RTV, how long does that stuff last sealed chillin in a cabinet?, and possibly a gasket for the front.
Thanks glc much appreciated.

 

Oh hell while I'm at it, where should I look for grease fittings?
I've been meaning to do that for quite some time now.

 

You don't need a gasket, no matter what. And I'm pretty sure Dana didn't put gaskets on them ever, anyway. Personally, I prefer RightStuff to RTV, but it's a LOT more expensive.

 

For sure if it's hard in the tube, then it is junk.

What I do with mine is once the tube has been opened just replace the cap and put it in a ziplock FREEZER bag. Squeeze the air out and close the bag, I've got an open tube that has got to be 2 years old and still good. Then if you used the applicator cap put a screw into the silicone that is left in there, put the screw in from the end that goes onto the tube. Let it set until it dries and just yank it out, comes out nice and clean.

 

Good Idear, The stuff I bought for the transmission job was only sometime in august so it should be good I'm hoping.
Buying more just in case though.

 

Have you ever had any issues with removing the right stuff? The one time I've seen it usedwas on an oil pan. Then my dad had to use an air chisel to get it off and buy a new oil pan. My dad is known for being a little generous with rtv lol.....