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    Default Diff Fluid with Pinion/Caster change

    So I am in the middle of changing my differential fluid for the first time. I followed WOL's write-up, but since I have adjustable control arms and have changed my caster and pinion angles, I can't get as much oil in the diffs since the fill holes are lower. With the stock diff covers, D30 front and D44 rear, I am at 1 quart in the front and 1 3/4 quarts in the rear until oil starts coming out. Do I need to keep adding more? I was thinking about just adding it through the breathers, would that work? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
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    try jacking up the rear and see if that changes the angle. When finished do the front the same way.
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    That didn't give me enough angle, but instead i just jacked up the tire on the same side of the axle as the drain plug. that let me get 2 3/8 quarts in the back, and 1 1/4 in the front. Thanks!
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    Yes, I was thinking you could do the job on a steep driveway or back up on some ramps until the pumpkin is level wtih the ground. Sounds like you got it licked...
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    Could always go with aftermarket diff covers like the Riddler ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jkkat View Post
    Could always go with aftermarket diff covers like the Riddler ones.
    yes, but thats just more money to spend. oh wait, its a Jeep....
    07 Flame Red X - 6 Speed - 4.88s - 35x12.50 BFG MT KM2s - ProComp 7069s 17x9
    D30: Aussie, EVO Mags, LCA Skids, C2s; RK Truss, Currie Housing JJs - Rubicon D44
    Rusty's 3.25" - TF Shocks - 1" M.O.R.E - JKS Adj. TBs F&R - Currie FL/RU Adj. CAs
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