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Old 06-17-2012, 07:05 PM
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How hot does the diff typically get? I just installed 4.56's and a Valuetrac and after the first 30 minute break in drive, the diff cover was pretty darn hot. I could only keep my hand on it for 1-2 seconds. The diff housing itself was hot but I could keep my hand on it without burning. I put in 2.5 quarts of oil, which was up to the bottom of the fill hole.
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It will be warmer as the gears are breaking in. Should cool down after you put some miles on it.
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X2 ^^^

My 14 bolt was hot as hell after the break-in drive.
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