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 Locking up the front end
#845553
11/05/07 08:59 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
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Need a Spot
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Hey guys just wondering what kind of lockers/limited slips fit in the front of a gen1. Also what kind of fluid do the rear axles, t-case and trans take (type f or dexron 3). I tried the search function but i couldn't come up with anything.
89 dodge raider v6 auto 235/75 15 wranglers
88 dodge raider 4 banger stick
gotta get a little mud on the tires
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: redraider]
#845554
11/05/07 09:55 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 422
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The Trans fluid for the auto will be on the dipstick. It should say diamond-spII or sp-III. Some say to use dex III, but I don't trust it. The Manual trans and transfer say to use a 75-90w GL-4 or higher spec and GL-5 spec in the diffs.
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: heathdogg]
#845555
11/05/07 10:03 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,607
Roll Me Over
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Definitely mitsu auto trans fluid <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: redraider]
#845556
11/05/07 10:06 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
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Searching for:
+front +locker = lots of hits
+front +lsd = lots of hits again
Locker is ARB, not sure if there is one for the 4-cyl, I think just the V6.
LSD options are based on StarQuest rear diffs and varies between years on what to mix-and-match.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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 Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: MontyMcV]
#845557
11/05/07 10:28 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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I think the owners manual says to use Dex2 or 3 in the gen1 auto tranny. Tcase and diff is gear oil. If a LSD in rear, you are supposed to put some additive.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: MontyMcV]
#845558
11/06/07 12:20 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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Locker is ARB, not sure if there is one for the 4-cyl, I think just the V6. The only ARB front locker available for any Montero is the RD110. It will fit any Gen I V6 front diff and many Gen 2 V6 front diffs. It will not fit the 4-cyl front diff, but a Gen I V6 front diff, mounts, and CV axles can be swapped into the front of a 4-cyl rig fairly easily. When I did this I had to get my front drive shaft shortened about an inch an a half.
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#845559
11/06/07 03:06 AM
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Righteeo Capn. And for those inclined to do the front axle swap, grap yourself the break booster from the donor while your're at it. For the GenIIs, I think the larger front diffs are mainly in 3.5s. Also in MT 3.0 SOHC 24Vs. (And we know how few of them there are. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: redraider]
#845560
11/06/07 03:31 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 435
Mudrunner
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Diff lubricants recommended when ARB lockers installed:
Normal/Typical
Shell: Diff Oil (SAE 90)
Mobile: Mobilube GX90
Heavy Off Road Use
Shell: Spirax HD 85W-140
Mobile: Mobilube GX140
High Temp/Desert Use
Shell: Spirax S 80W-140
Mobil: Mobilube SHC 80W-140
Low Temp/Winter Use
Shell: Spirax S 75W-90
Mobil: Mobilube SHC 75W-90
Courtesy of ARB Locker Operating & Service Manual
Notice no friction modifiers in the rear when an LSD is upgraded to a locker.
1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: DirtDriver]
#845561
11/07/07 04:03 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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or you can weld the front locked.most peaple hate it but i like it.
87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
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Re: Locking up the front end
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#845562
11/10/07 09:28 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
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The reason I asked was because I went to the ARB site and it said that the RD110 Will not fit into the gen1 v6 front axle. That and I wanted to be sure before I bought one and set it up.
89 dodge raider v6 auto 235/75 15 wranglers
88 dodge raider 4 banger stick
gotta get a little mud on the tires
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