Did a little work on my rear end the other day

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  1. Richard Kuss

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    Had a leak for the last few months. New pinion seal. Fixed the crush sleeve. Looking good for being 11yrs old. What do you guys think?
     

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    I'm thinking that I wish I had your solvent tank.

    Looks great. I really hate cleaning that stinkin' gear lube out of the housing. I have that ahead of me when I get the car out of prison.
     
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    Lol it does make things in life easier... I also got two 4oz tubes of ACDelco Friction Modifier, Limited Slip Lubricant Additive. Never used it before, but It was recommended by a friend for my locker
     
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    you said it's been good for 11 years...check and see what your locker recommends....:yup:
    got to ask, are them...air shocks?
     
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    I called the guy at summit before I ordered it. It's for limited slip lockers and that's what I have. And why yes... Yes those are air shocks lol
     
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    that doesnt look like an limited slip. it does look like it could be a locker. lockers do not need limited slip additive. it wont hurt anything but it wont help either.
     
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    It's a Detroit locker...
     
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    my...Detroit locker...didn't call for any...:huh:
    ppg #13
    http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@per/documents/content/ct_128312.pdf

    "Lubrication: All NoSPIN differentials are designed to operate in those lubricants recommended by the vehicle/axle manufacturer. No special lubricant is needed. For very cold weather applications, use the lightest oil the axle manufacturer will allow to overcome possible sluggish reengagement of the driven clutch assemblies."
     
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    I'm not
    Neither did mine.. Like I said it was referred to by a friend and I was curious to try it. Been running that locker just fine the last 10yrs without it. Just wanna see if I'll notice a difference
     
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    anything you add to the gear oil will change it's formula to do what it was formulated to do...:yup:
     
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    it wont be quieter. the limited slip additive is for clutches. it was explained to me that its basically very little balls. when the clutches start to move the balls are supposed to allow them to roll and not chatter. a Detroit locker has large interlocking teeth that will not be effected by the limited slip additive. the only thing that may effect it as indicated above is oil viscosity.
     

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