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05-07-2009, 01:36 PM
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Gear oil
What weight / type gear oil should I run in my new axles?
14bff rear with factory eaton gov-lock? D60 open front? Thanks -RMK
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05-07-2009, 02:16 PM
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Re: Gear oil
I always use 80W90 in my axles, manual tranny and transfer case.
I'll let some one who knows advise if the gov-lock needs an additive - I don't believe it does, but someone will know for sure.
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05-07-2009, 02:29 PM
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Re: Gear oil
Interesting because when i did the Front 60 and rear sterling 10.5 in my superduty the manual called for 70w90 in front and 70w140 in the rear, or something to that effect.
I remember I didnt have to use the slip additive in rear due to the open diff. but it called for so many ounces of something if it had a posi.
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05-07-2009, 03:33 PM
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Re: Gear oil
I run synthetic 75W-90, D44 front and Eaton rear. Always thought 140 was only required in trucks larger than pickups...
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05-07-2009, 05:42 PM
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Re: Gear oil
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05-07-2009, 05:37 PM
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Re: Gear oil
In my old chevys I run 80-90 throughout
In my dodge I run 80-90 in the front and t-case with a healthy dose of Lucas the rear has 85-140 lucas extreme service lube
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05-08-2009, 07:54 AM
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Re: Gear oil
80w90 in the 60/14 and 205
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05-08-2009, 09:45 AM
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Re: Gear oil
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Additive should be use when you have a Posi or limited slip w/clutches  I use to run Dana Powr-Lok and they required the 4oz shot of additive, I love the smell! makes me think of metal shop and my testosterone levels rise hahahaaa
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05-08-2009, 09:49 AM
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Re: Gear oil
Thanks gentlemen, info is appreciated.
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05-09-2009, 04:43 AM
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Re: Gear oil
Synthetic for cold country pumpability and lower wear and tear on the bearing and gear teeth mating surfaces.
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