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Nate Bargmann
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2005
09:31:05
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 Subject: Do I have a Limited Slip differential?
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I've been reading some of the posts about the ball joints and differential problems which has got me to thinking. I have a '97 extended cab 4x4. I've yet to jack up the front wheels and see if there is any play in the upper ball joints.
I know I need to change the differential oil as it has a nasty brown quality to it. Looking at the options sticker in the glove box, it says that it has a Chrysler rear differential 8.25. There is no LS or limited slip wording anywhere so I presume that I have a normal differential? I've never noticed any tugging or stuttering while turning tightly that I would expect from a limited slip.
Are there any major issues I should be looking for besides the obvious when I have the cover off?
Thanks, Nate.
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2005
10:21:40
| RE: Do I have a Limited Slip differential?
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there is no obvious issues when pulling the cover off. and according to dc, you should never haveto change that fluid. but i did. im willing to bet its an open diff. 8.25's usually were. could be wrong though. as for the front, always open.
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wakely
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7/13/2005
10:48:33
|  RE: Do I have a Limited Slip differential?
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If you jack up the rear and if you spin 1 tire and the other tire goes the same direction then you have a Limited Slip differential.
2004 QC 4X4 4.7L auto Sport
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Nate Bargmann
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2005
12:45:25
| RE: Do I have a Limited Slip differential?
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jayb: My owners manual says the oil in the differentials should be replaced every 36,000 mi. It's in the schedule, but I doubt it was done before I bought it about 15,000 mi ago.
Wakely: Thanks for the tip. I should have known that. Doh!
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jayb
Dodge Dakota
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7/13/2005
14:00:32
| RE: Do I have a Limited Slip differential?
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well i guess they changed their minds then. my 93 manual says to change every 13000 miles under severe use or never if under normal use. i do it anyway though
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