Re: RE: $#@$#@ rear diff

From: Scott Lane (rsb7424@gmail.com)
Date: Sun Aug 02 2009 - 22:26:16 EDT


On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM, Scott Lane <rsb7424@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> you know Brian, I just never knew that...now it makes sense to me.  That makes perfect sense.  Thanks for adding that, once again, the list knows all and I for one, appreciate it.
> Rascal
>
> On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 9:08 PM, Brian <hskr@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>> The Royal Purple stuff most definitely needs extra additive and I'm sure the
>> Amsoil does as well.  What gets me is people refusing to use anything else
>> other than synthetic in the diff.  Think about it.  You have a limited slip
>> differential that relies upon friction between clutch discs to function
>> properly, which is why friction modifier is added to the fluid, even with
>> dino blend.  Synthetics are used for their superior performance in
>> decreasing friction, which kind of counter acts the purpose of the friction
>> modifier added to it for use in limited slip diffs.
>>
>> brian cropp
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Scott Lane
>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 9:20 AM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: RE: $#@$#@ rear diff
>>
>>
>> Matt,
>>
>> When I have had my limited slip act up, it would shudder a little when
>> I turned.  The Chrysler dope needed the additive and without it, the
>> diff would chatter.  I would bet the Amsoil or Royal Purple are
>> superior by far to the Mopar stuff and do not need the additive,
>> however, I cannot imagine that it could not hurt a bit to have it in
>> there.  Racheting sound?, I would bet that is not a diff though, like
>> you said if it were that loud, it would likely come apart already.
>> That could even be the cab rubbing somewhere...
>>
>> Rascal
>>
>



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