Front diff drain plug torque - is it 48 or 29?

I got mine from Bell Lexus of North Scottsdale. Has free ground shipping up to $100 and you can use coupons and get filters, drain plug washers... etc.

 

Well, the hex bolt came out fine, no problems. I did replace it with a replacement I bought on Amazon. I'm a little worried about it though. I was able to torque it to 48 just fine with an OEM copper washer replacement, but it's not as long as the hex bolt. Anyone see a problem with this?

I kept the hex bolt as an emergency spare - I could always put it back on my next front diff change.

 

No, that's plenty of thread engagement.

 

Yeah nah, you're fine. Threads aren't what's truly sealing from leaks.

 

They are so handy when doing your diff and transfer case oil changes that I keep some of my used oil squeeze bags and refill them with new oil from a less expensive bulk oil box.