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do i need lsd additive? changing front and rear diffs this weekend

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gracianoh, Apr 21, 2016.

  1. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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    gracianoh

    gracianoh [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I got an 06 Tacoma trd off road 4.0
    it has 19k miles on them and I want to replace the front and rear diffs on this.
    what weight do I need for front and rear?
    also do I need limited slip additive? its got the rear locker.
    thanks in advance.
     
  2. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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  3. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I've heard not to mix LSD and other drugs so I feel like an additive is probably a bad idea... :p

    Haha sorry I'm no help. Couldn't resist
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    Only TRD Sports from 2005-2008 need the limited slip additive.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    I hear a little mix reviews. so mine isn't a "sport" so I don't need the additive.
     
  6. Apr 21, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    Off roads don't need additive
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    ok thanks. and what weight do u guys run for the front and rear diff.
     
  8. Apr 21, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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  9. Apr 21, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    75-90 all 3.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    I run Royal Purple 75-90 synthetic.
     
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    I use Lucas 75w90 full synthetic
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    I'd run the recommended GL rating (5?) in the recommended viscosity (75w90?) but in an OTC synthetic, like Mobil 1, that can be found everywhere and often on sale.

    If you use it hard, just change the lube at 1/2 the suggested intervals. Or if you flood it with water of course.
     
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  13. Apr 21, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    Loosely related, but thought I'd share for the laughs. My buddy was stuck like this in his 4runner for about an hour. I recommended he change his diff fluid, so he did. He said it was pretty much mud coming out. He soon after did the rear diff breather mod.
    10399898_10156648838765092_2883666029747482750_n.jpg
     
  14. Apr 21, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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  15. Apr 21, 2016 at 6:30 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Offroad package does not need slip additive.
     

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