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ssls6 · 02-02-2005, 08:52 AM

My rear 12-bolt has what looks like a wedge shim to point the pinion towards the transfer case. How much rotation can a 12-bolt take before pinion lubrication becomes a problem? Are there any quidelines for this?

Thanks,
RLK

bouncytruck · 02-02-2005, 12:15 PM

Don't know the max angle, but I have heard of guys "overfilling" them to help compensate. To do this, park your truck on a steep decline and fill the differencial. I don't know if there are any potencial issues with doing this.

02-02-2005, 08:52 AM	#1
ssls6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 21	differential tilt and pinion lubrication My rear 12-bolt has what looks like a wedge shim to point the pinion towards the transfer case. How much rotation can a 12-bolt take before pinion lubrication becomes a problem? Are there any quidelines for this? Thanks, RLK

02-02-2005, 12:15 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Don't know the max angle, but I have heard of guys "overfilling" them to help compensate. To do this, park your truck on a steep decline and fill the differencial. I don't know if there are any potencial issues with doing this. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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