rear end oil suggestions
Looking for a recommendation for rear axle lube. Currently getting some chatter when going around corners.
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Before you go to the trouble of changing the fluid, maybe try put in a bottle of the Ford friction modifier. That is the additive for the fibre material in the Traction-Lok clutch packs. Grabby clutches is usually what causes the chattering, and it can sometimes be cured by dumping in a 4 ounce bottle of the additive. Motorcraft number CXL-3, $5.27 + tax at your local dealer.
If that doesn't fix it, replace the fluid with some good synthetic product, with a bottle of the friction modifier added. cheers Ed |
X2 on the friction modifier. I've seen several chatters fixed with just that.
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Yes Friction Modifier will likely do the trick. I can't remember the brand I used on my truck, but I purchased it at Bumper-to-Bumper, and imo it worked better than the modifier I purchased from the Ford dealership.
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Thanks for the updates.
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X 100 for friction modifier. I used the stuff from the Ford Dealership when I upgraded the diff. in the 6-er. Inexpensive and did the job perfect.
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The official Ford stuff is the best on the market. I have been using it in all makes of limited slip diffs for years. I use Amsoil gear lube, and when I installed my 8.8 last year, I decided to try their "slip-lok" additive as well...not as good. When the rear end is hot, I still get a bit of clutch chatter. I know if I had used the Ford additive, I would not hear this.
Oh, don't get any on 'ya... That stuff is bar none the stinkiest automotive fluid out there, and it doesn't wash away easily. |
what causes chatter, age use or????
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Haha Roddy you got that right on the smell
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Not that I am an expert but I always use Ford fluids when/where possible.
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