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Old 05-31-2010, 02:52 PM   #1
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gear oil need help quick

hey guys i need some help what kinda gear oil do you use for a 72 rear axle 1/2 ton thanks in advance
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Old 05-31-2010, 02:57 PM   #2
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Does it have a limited slip/Posi-traction?

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Old 05-31-2010, 03:00 PM   #3
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it has a slip and it is not a posi
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Old 05-31-2010, 04:20 PM   #4
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i run synthetic in everything i own it's a far superior product well worth the few extra dollars// mobil 1 and royal purple are my favorites
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Re: gear oil need help quick

80-90w hypoid gear oil.
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Old 05-31-2010, 05:16 PM   #6
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Old 05-31-2010, 07:15 PM   #7
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Re: gear oil need help quick

Oil is what i do. As the guys stated above the synthetic is great but a little more pricey. We carry 80/90 LS which can be used in posi or non posi either one. Good luck.
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thanks guys you all helped alot
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