Are the front and rear diff gaskets can be reuse after a gear oil change? Thanks.

 

Yes, the gaskets are reusable.

 

From other posts on this site, the answer is yes. The gaskets can be reused.

 

If you can get them off in one peice, then yes probally. Most differental housing covers today are sealed them RTV only.

 

I just changed out my 04 2500 this past weekend and YES they are rubber and reusable and NO you do not need RTV....

 

Howdy shipmate ? So chief, how long have you been retired and what did you do in the Navy? It's nice to see an ex-Navy man in this forum. I used to launch planes off the deck of USS George Washington. In any event, I thank you for the info in regards to the rubber gaskets.

 

There is 10 inches of snow on the ground or I'd go look, but doesn't the AAM Diff housing have the bottom drain plug like the AAM's that the GM products have?

 

No. That would make too much sense. Sorry.

 

And here I was looking forward to an easy job like my old Chevy....are you sure?, that doesn't make any sense....it is reportedly the same axle.

 

No drain plugs on mine or I would've used them...Wish they did...

Oh..Retired May 2002 ex IS and JO and FN...

I'm right at 7200 miles, so changing engine over tonight to AMSOIL 15-40w Synthetic and then change the oil filter (Stratpore) every 7500, and then oil change and filter at 15k...Still under warranty...

 

So what are you doing at Ft Hood. They put in a big boat (ship) out at BLORA--Lake Belton?

 

Working for Northrop Grumman as a Training Developer for new system being developed for the ARMY....

Oh, If anyone is interested Tire Rack still have the 315/70/17's for 117 each...including shipping and tax would be at 551.84 from Louisianna to Texas...But That's a big tire (65lbs) to move with 3.73 gears....ANyone have an opinion?

 

FBCB2?

What brand tire. Lots of people running 315/70/17 (34.7"). I have heard that the alloy wheels provide better offset for no rubbing, as apposed to the chrome steel.

 

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