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Just replaced the front diff for the second time.
Anyone have similar issues - is there an upgrade to the front diff or build to take increased torque?

What’s the heaviest diff fluid anyone is running?
 

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sleekone said:
Just replaced the front diff for the second time.
Anyone have similar issues - is there an upgrade to the front diff or build to take increased torque?

What’s the heaviest diff fluid anyone is running?
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What’s breaking?


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Cruising68 said:
What’s breaking?


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everything lol.
you can see the damage in the pics plus the bearing is shot.
 

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Bearing race got ate up. Same issue happened the first time?
 

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everything lol.
you can see the damage in the pics plus the bearing is shot.
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I can see the bearing. Not many reports of front diffs imploding even on high HP Explorers. Not a lot of fluid capacity up front. I change driveline fluids every 30k for cheap insurance. I run full synthetic 90/140.


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Bearing race got ate up. Same issue happened the first time?
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yeah pretty much. first one was covered under warranty but this one is out of pocket. looking for solutions. heavier fluid changed more often maybe ‍♂️
 

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Cruising68 said:
I can see the bearing. Not many reports of front diffs imploding even on high HP Explorers. Not a lot of fluid capacity up front. I change driveline fluids every 30k for cheap insurance. I run full synthetic 90/140.


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dealership just using OEM synthetic 75W-140. I'll suggest the 90-140
 

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sleekone said:
Just replaced the front diff for the second time.
Anyone have similar issues - is there an upgrade to the front diff or build to take increased torque?

What’s the heaviest diff fluid anyone is running?
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Nobody makes any upgraded units unfortunately.
 

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dealership just using OEM synthetic 75W-140. I'll suggest the 90-140
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It’s Mobil 1 75-140. Last number more important as it’s viscosity hot. I doubt it’s gear lube related unless they are using some really cheap stuff.

How long did each last?


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