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  1. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    Biggums

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    Yup. This break in period sucks! Lol
     
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  2. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    My back is still sore from pumping that oil.. lol
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:35 PM
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    For some positive feedback on this thread... My install was on June 26. No leaks through the break in period. At 500 miles, the fluid looked good with barely any shavings. The plugs weren’t overly tight either. Still got a long way to break in the front, but I’m happy with the gears so far. I’m glad I hopped on this group buy.

    88AFC0F5-0C3E-41FD-AAD3-7BADD4FD4463.jpg
     
    taco.matt, Jul 2, 2020
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  4. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Thanks for the positive review.
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    They actually were not. I was pretty stoked about it.
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2020 at 11:16 PM
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    Progress is being made! Only took 50 people hahaha.

    I have fully broken in my front diff and will report back when I change the fluid next week on how it looks. Rear was perfect and it wasn’t over or underfilled like some have reported. A lot of time, gear oil ends up in the rear axle. So if you’re worried about it being under filled, jack up the rear of the truck and pull out the axle shafts and you’ll find your missing oil (there’s actually no point to this so please don’t do it).

    I know this from when I did the ECGS install myself and pulled the axle shafts out and got oil everywhere.
     
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    socalexpeditions, Jul 2, 2020
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  7. Jul 3, 2020 at 6:09 AM
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    You broke in your front gears while you were on your trip? Did you use 4x4 at all during your trip?
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    Well yes I used 4x4 everyday. I spent 600+ miles on dirt
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    You never changed out the oil first before you went on your trip?
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2020 at 9:54 AM
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    Maybe he changed the oil during the trip at 500 mark :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Jul 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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    Just had my trusted local mechanic change the rear diff oil. He checked my entire drive line. No over tightened bolts. Zero issues.

    Just loving my 4.88 and OVTune. What this truck should have been from the factory.
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Good reminder. My next service is front diff, motor oil, check / flush transmission and grease drive train.
     
    AgedFlatulence, Jul 3, 2020
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  13. Jul 4, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    Got both front seals replaced yesterday and so far so good. It only took them about 45 minutes to fix.
     
    aaronPRO19, Jul 4, 2020
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  14. Jul 4, 2020 at 8:37 AM
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    How was that drive back?
     
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    Yes I changed the rear, but not the front
     
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  16. Jul 4, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Not bad, I already changed rear diff fluid so it was only like 2 hours down and 2 hours back.
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2020 at 1:57 PM
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    My appointment is set for the 17th. I can’t wait to get this done!
     
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  18. Jul 5, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    How is everyone doing? Any more issues going on? How are the gears feeling?

    I am back home and can respond to messages quickly now.
     
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  19. Jul 6, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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    me too!
     
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  20. Jul 6, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    So far the truck runs great after installing the 5.29 Nitros. Not reporting any leaks at the moment and will be replacing the rear diff fluid tomorrow. I'll have more to report after my trip to Norcal next week. As it stands, I am a happy customer!
     
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