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Jul 23, 2003 | 05:18 PM

BigBlue

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LSD problem

I just replaced my rear axle fluid about 200 miles ago. First time in 37,000 miles. I didn't add any LSD fluid. I filled it to about a 1/4" below the fill hole. For some reason now, it's acting up. It doesn't chatter or anything, but it takes a lot longer for the other tire to kick in and start spinning. I can go around a turn and you'll hear one tire start spinning. Especially if the ground is slightly damp. Should I take the truck to Dodge and see if they won't fix it for me under warranty? Why is it doing this now? I've never had a problem with it until now. I didn't use synthetic. I used Pennzoil 80w-90 (I know it's 80W something). Should I change fluid to something thicker or something? The old fluid was extremely black and thin. Thanks for the help yall.

Jul 23, 2003 | 06:02 PM

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Re:LSD problem

Try ingesting some LSD and then you will not worry about the rear axle

Jul 23, 2003 | 06:07 PM

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I seriously doubt there is anything that needs to be "repaired", you simply have a little too much "grab" in the LSD that quickly goes from "slip" to "grip" - add a bottle of the friction modifier from Ford or Dodge - they're both supposed to be the same stuff (both used the Dana differentials) - but it's usually cheaper at a Ford dealer...

Jul 23, 2003 | 06:17 PM

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Make sure if you go to the dealer you tell them you put 75W-140 - and some friction modifier - cause thats what the book calls for.<br><br>I have used 75-90 and 75-140 with no problems .

Jul 24, 2003 | 01:22 AM

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Re:LSD problem

I dont' know what the deal is. Tonight, I did a burn out and they both started spinning instantly. So I don't know. I'm going to try and add just a little FM and see if that helps.