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 Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
#752812
09/19/06 06:53 PM
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What kind of fluid should I use? Are there any tips one would like to share? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1997 Montero LS 3.5 V6 31x10.5 BFG A/T's T-bar lift Optima Yellow Top Cheap Pilot Fog lights 
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: TeaQue]
#752813
09/20/06 01:07 AM
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Joined: May 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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As long as you don't have the LSD, just use 90W gear oil, various types of brands and blends.
97 Montero SR w/Mitsu Adj Shocks & Rear Diff Lock ARB Front Diff Lock 4.9 Ring/Pinion 3.15 transfer box 43:1 crawl ratio 2" suspen lift 2" body lift 2" Gas Tank Lift 35x12.5 MTRs 15x10 Wheels Rock Sliderz ARB front bumper w/12k winch Custom rear bumper
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 Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: Scottie2113]
#752814
09/20/06 01:25 AM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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Make sure you can get the fill plug off before you pull the drain plug. You dont want to figure out you cant fill it back after it is empty.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: sparkem]
#752815
09/20/06 01:37 AM
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How do I know if I have LSD? I thought it only came on SR models? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
1997 Montero LS 3.5 V6 31x10.5 BFG A/T's T-bar lift Optima Yellow Top Cheap Pilot Fog lights
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: TeaQue]
#752816
09/20/06 01:55 AM
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SR models had lockers.
Orange sticker on the drivers doorjamb will tell you if it is LSD
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: LandRaider]
#752817
09/20/06 02:26 AM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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Your LS should have an open diff.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: LandRaider]
#752818
09/20/06 02:27 AM
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Ok just looked. Assuming it would have been somewhere next to the VIN number---there was no orange sticker anywhere.
What kind of fluid do you guys recommend?
1997 Montero LS 3.5 V6 31x10.5 BFG A/T's T-bar lift Optima Yellow Top Cheap Pilot Fog lights
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: TeaQue]
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09/20/06 03:01 AM
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Gear oil. Any brand is fine.
The sticklers will want the Specific dodge Hypoid stuff.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: TeaQue]
#752820
09/20/06 03:10 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 21
Need a Spot
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i used red line's 75w90 gear oil on mine. it is compatible with both open and limited differentials. you can get it for around $8/quart.
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Re: Changing diff fluid on a 97 LS
[Re: LandRaider]
#752821
09/20/06 03:10 AM
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Good. I was hoping I could just run to Autozone and do this in the next day or two <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> Any clue as to how much I'll need? Thanks a lot everyone!
1997 Montero LS 3.5 V6 31x10.5 BFG A/T's T-bar lift Optima Yellow Top Cheap Pilot Fog lights
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