10-4 I'll slide under there in a little bit and check that out.
What is the issue if it is?
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10-4 I'll slide under there in a little bit and check that out.
What is the issue if it is?
MoGas
Central Scrutinizer
If it were a bad seal, I would have seen gear oil in my ATF, correct? Still need to crawl under the truck this morning.
Fergie
Expedition Leader
Well, after MoGas and I lifted his red 62, it was a damn nice ride with the OME.
For reliability and servicability, I'd stay with the stock suspension configuration. That way, if you ever have to replace an entire housing or something of that nature, you won't need to muck around with welding on new brackets and such.
On the wheels and tires, I went with the 16s for my 80(came with 15s that year) because I want to upgrade to the FF axle from newer models, and the discs require 16" wheels to clear everything...something to consider.
MoGas
Central Scrutinizer
Not necessarily. ATF is a much lighter oil and can migrate far easier. Plus, the transfer case is physically lower than the transmission.
Reading on Mud, ATF in the T-Case isnt as bad as gear oil in the transmission. Some even run the ATF in their transfer case, not recommended per some, but not a huge worry. I'll go grab some more 90weight and change the oil in the t-case. Havent had the time for that yet.
MoGas
Central Scrutinizer
Spring over is a slippery slope.....
MoGas
Central Scrutinizer
But it is bad, nonetheless. Far less likely, too, to get gear oil in the transmission.
Meaning?
Fergie
Expedition Leader
You have to deal with steering items, axle geometry changes, ride quality and handling changes...all sorts or poo.
An OME lift is much more straightforward and the end result will be more in-line with what you have described.
Ugh. So... transmission is slipping badly in second today while taking my daughter to school. By the time it warmed up it was fine though.
I'm about to call it quits on the automatic and collect the bloody parts for the manual swap.
I'm about to call it quits on the automatic and collect the bloody parts for the manual swap.
Mr. Leary
Glamping Excursionaire
You need to add coffee to the fluid in the morning. I'm sure that would help. :sombrero:
I did fill up the blinker fluid on Monday. I thought that would help, but apparently not.
Just got the camera back from my wife.
And....
Pictures dont do it justice.... (daughter played with all the buttons on camera and changed settings) but the oil out of the transfer case is much thinner and is redder than good old fashioned used gear oil...
So, at least the t-case has some fresh new oil.
And....
Pictures dont do it justice.... (daughter played with all the buttons on camera and changed settings) but the oil out of the transfer case is much thinner and is redder than good old fashioned used gear oil...
So, at least the t-case has some fresh new oil.