If regearing, would you use top hole to fill the first time? Then after break in use lower hole?A brand-new axle from Dana that has never been in service and has never had any oil in it requires oil to "wet" the internals, so you fill it to the top hole, because you will lose some volume in the process.
An axle that has been in service--like the one under your Bronco has had oil so you only fill to the bottom hole--otherwise, you will be overfilling the axle.
I got the DV8 to fit, just had to do some cutting to clear the cover "fins" and drain plug area.Does anyone know which rear diff skid plates will still work with this cover?
Coming up on 6K and have had cover on bench for 3 mthsā¦ need to get ambitious. Are most guys re-using the factory gasket or using the one that came with cover? I remember seeing some issues with bolt length depending which way you go.
Only other concern is I donāt want to mess up / break the brake line tabs when I pull them apart to remove old cover.
That's fantastic! Thanks for the input!I got the DV8 to fit, just had to do some cutting to clear the cover "fins" and drain plug area.
made a cardboard template using the skid then trimmed until it fit the outside of the cover.... Used that template to cut the skid. Easy enough.
And YES it rides/steers better with the track bar horizontal.
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I used the gasket that came with it and torqued it to specs in the directions and doesn't leak and looks great. I like the black bolts that comes with it. The break line tabs were easy just take your time and watch the YouTube video popopatty uploaded. So easy with squeeze bags from amsoil or valvoline.Coming up on 6K and have had cover on bench for 3 mthsā¦ need to get ambitious. Are most guys re-using the factory gasket or using the one that came with cover? I remember seeing some issues with bolt length depending which way you go.
Only other concern is I donāt want to mess up / break the brake line tabs when I pull them apart to remove old cover.
Yes, that is the best way.If regearing, would you use top hole to fill the first time? Then after break in use lower hole?
Squeeze bags are what you can get the gear oil in vs a plastic bottle. Squeeze bags are easy to get the oil in the filler hole with no mess and extra parts. Ford diff and 2 oil Squeeze bags are all you need. Have to use a different weight like 75w90, 110 or 140. 90 is closest to 85 oem.What are these squeeze bags? They help with the brake line tabs? They get attached near the cover? Iām so confusedā¦
And bolt lengths are inadequate? How much extra stuff do I need to install this thing?
I think the squeeze bag question was answered but for the bolts if you're using the OEM rubber gasket the bolts/studs will be too short.What are these squeeze bags? They help with the brake line tabs? They get attached near the cover? Iām so confusedā¦
And bolt lengths are inadequate? How much extra stuff do I need to install this thing?