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Andy4639 · 04-13-2012, 01:01 PM

I'm suppose to get the cover today by the tracking number so with that, what is everyones suggestion for the rear end lube?
It's a stock 4:10 12 bolt!

I will take pictures and hope to have a video by this afternoon are in the morning with it installed and showing it running.

I bought mine here.

http://www.hedman.com/CLEARGEARZ-Cle...rential-Covers

19stepSide72 · 04-13-2012, 01:14 PM

All sold out. Was watching it and went back to buy it and all gone. Jealous!!!
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Andy4639 · 04-13-2012, 01:34 PM

Yea when I posted they said hurry.
I found these also just now though.
It's says 3 left.
I don't know if they have the 12 bolts but you can check.

Amazon.com: Trans-Dapt 8403 Cleargearz Clear...

Andy4639 · 04-13-2012, 01:58 PM

OK here is the beginning.

Got the cover off and draining. Doesn't look bad for over 300,000 miles on it.
Going to clean flange really good and just waiting now on the new cover to show up. May change the oil to while I'm waiting since I can't drive it.
I also have to find a good spot for the Go Pro camera to get a action shot of it once installed.

**Stocker** · 04-13-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

what is everyones suggestion for the rear end lube?

Dino will work fine but I prefer synthetics in the gearboxes. I'm using Mobil-1 75W-90, have also used Redline in other rigs. It'll be happy with just about anything you use, as long as it's clean!

bigguy69 · 04-13-2012, 08:54 PM

I would like to see that video
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Andy4639 · 04-13-2012, 10:48 PM

Here is the 2nd video. The 1st was upside down. I forgot to swap it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwYW1...ature=youtu.be

Andy4639 · 04-13-2012, 11:28 PM

Here is the Go Pro mounted.
I love this camera it has all kinds of possibilities.

Metalshapes · 04-13-2012, 11:33 PM

Hey man did you watch your video? The differential is leaking man watch closely. Hate for you to ruin it.

Andy4639 · 04-13-2012, 11:41 PM

Yea I saw it. I have to take it back apart and use sealer I guess. The gasket I bought sucks! I'll fix it tomorrow I hope maybe. I have tightened the bolts as much as I want and it keeps leaking. Note to self use sealent on diff cover without gasket next time.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-13-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Yea I saw it. I have to take it back apart and use sealer I guess. The gasket I bought sucks! I'll fix it tomorrow I hope maybe. I have tightened the bolts as much as I want and it keeps leaking. Note to self use sealent on diff cover without gasket next time.

Some times if you over tighten the bolts it can cause leaks as well.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-13-2012, 11:41 PM

Yes it is leaking. Looks like it starts at about the 2 min mark. Like the idea of that cover though. It's pretty cool.

Meatman · 04-13-2012, 11:41 PM

Ya hes right. Its dripping quite a bit. Cool vid though. Always wondered what looked like rolling down road with one of those clear covers.

Andy4639 · 04-14-2012, 04:35 PM

Pulled the cover back off today but don't have enough time to reinstall it, I have to go in and work. I will get somemore video's also after the reinstall.
Hope to have it done by Monday.

big_al_71 · 04-14-2012, 06:23 PM

it looks cool.........

gysgtc · 04-14-2012, 06:40 PM

That is COOL

JointTech · 04-14-2012, 06:47 PM

looks cool. maybe taken at night with a light would be better so theres not so much reflection and glare.
Also I cant believe I watched about 3.5 minutes of a diff spinning lol.

88fordf150 · 04-14-2012, 07:59 PM

Cool! Those gear really mix up that oil!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-14-2012, 09:23 PM

That was cool! It looks like a really gross milkshake.

sbc10guy · 04-14-2012, 09:59 PM

Thats a sweet idea, also like watching your suspension, nice video.

Lower · 04-14-2012, 10:53 PM

That would be cool on a 4x4 where everyone could see it, still cool to watch suspension work.

VA72C10 · 04-14-2012, 11:06 PM

cool vid!

Andy4639 · 04-15-2012, 01:11 AM

Thanks everybody.
I moved the camera back to the back bumper so it will get more of the movement of all the components as the truck is running. Should also help on the glare. I have it all tore apart again to fix the leak with silcon tomorrow after I wake up. Should have another video in a day are so.
After I get this done I'm going to move the camera to the front looking back and get front wheels in motion. Maybe even a engine video under the hood while driving.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-15-2012, 01:23 AM

It would be awesome if they made these for other axles. I wouldn't mind one on my truck. You can always see your gear lube level easily.

But I'm guessing these aren't very strong to help the housing from spreading. (Not that you are worried about it)

Andy4639 · 04-15-2012, 02:14 AM

I don't think a 1/2 ton D/D would spread the housing on a normal trip back and forth to work!

That maybe why you don't see them for other axles.

04-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Cleargearz Diff cover! I'm suppose to get the cover today by the tracking number so with that, what is everyones suggestion for the rear end lube? It's a stock 4:10 12 bolt! I will take pictures and hope to have a video by this afternoon are in the morning with it installed and showing it running. I bought mine here. http://www.hedman.com/CLEARGEARZ-Cle...rential-Covers __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-13-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! All sold out. Was watching it and went back to buy it and all gone. Jealous!!! Posted via Mobile Device

04-13-2012, 01:34 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Yea when I posted they said hurry. I found these also just now though. It's says 3 left. I don't know if they have the 12 bolts but you can check. Amazon.com: Trans-Dapt 8403 Cleargearz Clear... __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-13-2012, 01:58 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! OK here is the beginning. Got the cover off and draining. Doesn't look bad for over 300,000 miles on it. Going to clean flange really good and just waiting now on the new cover to show up. May change the oil to while I'm waiting since I can't drive it. I also have to find a good spot for the Go Pro camera to get a action shot of it once installed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-13-2012, 08:54 PM	#6
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04-13-2012, 10:48 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Here is the 2nd video. The 1st was upside down. I forgot to swap it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwYW1...ature=youtu.be __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-13-2012, 11:28 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Here is the Go Pro mounted. I love this camera it has all kinds of possibilities. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-13-2012, 11:33 PM	#9
Metalshapes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 114	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Hey man did you watch your video? The differential is leaking man watch closely. Hate for you to ruin it. __________________ Rally 'round the family....with a pocket full of shells.

04-13-2012, 11:41 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Yea I saw it. I have to take it back apart and use sealer I guess. The gasket I bought sucks! I'll fix it tomorrow I hope maybe. I have tightened the bolts as much as I want and it keeps leaking. Note to self use sealent on diff cover without gasket next time. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-13-2012, 11:41 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Yes it is leaking. Looks like it starts at about the 2 min mark. Like the idea of that cover though. It's pretty cool. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-13-2012, 11:41 PM	#13
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Ya hes right. Its dripping quite a bit. Cool vid though. Always wondered what looked like rolling down road with one of those clear covers. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

04-14-2012, 04:35 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Pulled the cover back off today but don't have enough time to reinstall it, I have to go in and work. I will get somemore video's also after the reinstall. Hope to have it done by Monday. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-14-2012, 06:23 PM	#15
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04-14-2012, 06:40 PM	#16
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04-14-2012, 06:47 PM	#17
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! looks cool. maybe taken at night with a light would be better so theres not so much reflection and glare. Also I cant believe I watched about 3.5 minutes of a diff spinning lol. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread



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04-14-2012, 07:59 PM	#18
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04-14-2012, 10:53 PM	#21
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04-15-2012, 01:11 AM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! Thanks everybody. I moved the camera back to the back bumper so it will get more of the movement of all the components as the truck is running. Should also help on the glare. I have it all tore apart again to fix the leak with silcon tomorrow after I wake up. Should have another video in a day are so. After I get this done I'm going to move the camera to the front looking back and get front wheels in motion. Maybe even a engine video under the hood while driving. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-15-2012, 01:23 AM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! It would be awesome if they made these for other axles. I wouldn't mind one on my truck. You can always see your gear lube level easily. But I'm guessing these aren't very strong to help the housing from spreading. (Not that you are worried about it) __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-15-2012, 02:14 AM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Cleargearz Diff cover! I don't think a 1/2 ton D/D would spread the housing on a normal trip back and forth to work! That maybe why you don't see them for other axles. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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