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jeffj said:
What kind of fluid do you use. I heard a rumor that you shouldn’t use synthetic. I have a hard time finding conventional oil. Have you heard the same? I think it was hard on the seals on the arb.


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I read the same thing on ARBs website. I just get mine from NAPA.
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WJCO said:
A limited slip differential has small clutch discs inside the carrier and the fluid type has to have a friction modifier additive to make them work properly and not wear out pre-maturely.
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Makes sense.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 
I've been using Lucas conventional gear oil for a long time. It's $8.99/qt on Amazon. Local parts stores carry it as well which is handy.01-80W-90GearOil_800x950.jpg
 
WJCO said:
A limited slip differential has small clutch discs inside the carrier and the fluid type has to have a friction modifier additive to make them work properly and not wear out pre-maturely.
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nbunga said:
I read the same thing on ARBs website. I just get mine from NAPA.
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Going thru Amsoil’s website, I came across this:


AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR is compatible with most limited-slip differentials. For applications that require additional limited-slip friction modifier, add AMSOIL Slip Lock[emoji768].

Is that the additive that ARB is warning against?


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 
wjtstudios said:
What is a limited slip additive? Going thru Amsoil’s website, it doesn’t say it uses additives and is it formulated to protect seals. I don’t know.

What brand do you run in yours?


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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This is what I use
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Last I knew Napa oil was made by Valvoline.
 
Ddays said:
I've been using Lucas conventional gear oil for a long time. It's $8.99/qt on Amazon. Local parts stores carry it as well which is handy.View attachment 346707
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Careful ordering from Amazon right now. Ask me why I have 12 quarts of the wrong fluid sitting in my garage that need to be returned. Apparently the primary listing is mixing up their orders, repeatedly, after telling them they are sending the wrong stuff. Advanced Auto sells it which is what I did.
 
Weebz said:
Careful ordering from Amazon right now. Ask me why I have 12 quarts of the wrong fluid sitting in my garage that need to be returned. Apparently the primary listing is mixing up their orders, repeatedly, after telling them they are sending the wrong stuff. Advanced Auto sells it which is what I did.
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Thanks for the tip. I have a stock on my shelf for now. Advanced Auto is my first stop and if they're out I use Amazon.
 
Well, both rear UCAs are seized. I need to push the rear axle back about 1/2” to clear the sliders.

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I didn’t break the torch out, but pb blaster and the 24” crescent didn’t budge them.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 
wjtstudios said:
Well, both rear UCAs are seized. I need to push the rear axle back about 1/2” to clear the sliders.

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I didn’t break the torch out, but pb blaster and the 24” crescent didn’t budge them.


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler
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Thanks for nothing rust belt. :rolleyes2: I switched all 4 JJ's from my tire carrier to the CA's. The threads are totally shitted up. No more salt for Gruff.
 
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