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OK. Just for future reference for anyone curious, or anyone else down the road... I did talk with Dr. Differential. He just just to use "Conventional Gear Oil". I guess whatever works? He did say to stay away from Lucas though. I guess it bubbles to much. He also said to use the Sure Grip...

X2! You'll need differnt radiator/tranny. The swap isn't bad.

Sometimes the most ovbious answers and the hardest ones to find! Good point, Dartnut... Didn't even think of that! :dontknow:

Will any name brand gear oil work, like Lucas? Does the additive have to be for "Sure-Grip". Would something like this work from Advanced Auto...

So cone type doesn't need the additive?

These gears I have are used, but they have new axles from Dr. Diff. Would this need to be broke in? What type oil should I buy? Also there is a bolt on the axle itself, and one on the pumpkin. Which do you use to fill from? Dumb I know.... Thanks!

I did notice that Redfish!! Now you tell me what it means! :p I took them all off by hand. One of the U bolts is bent. At least I got the shock plates. Maybe I will get new U bolts.

Hmm? Maybe I should keep it then in case this 8 3/4 doesn't work right or something?

Man, are all those U bolts so hard to get off? I had to use a breaker bar for all 8. I don't know if it's all cuz of road grim or what? My right arm is toast!! The 8 1/4 is open, I think. 4.5" bolt pattern. With the 3.21 gears, the car moved out pretty good. Id just like to get an idea what...

Well... How important is it that I get new parts? I was just going to swap everything over, but im noticing those U bolts to be a real pain to get off. Maybe I should just get new parts and sell my whole 8 1/4 as is? I guess it would be less hassle? Do you know what I could even sell the 8 1/4...

I am also replacing my springs, and the new springs only have the rubber in one end (The larger end). The other end is just bare metal. Is there a way to remove the rubber out of the old springs and reuse them? The rubber is in good shape yet. Thanks!

I heard Vegas is getting the same thing.

Is 904 tranny, just a 904 tranny no matter what year it is? Are some years better then others? Mine happens to be from a 72 Satellite.

It's a 74 Duster, with a 904 tranny. The gasket im speaking of is the one that should be behind the silver plate that is bolted down in the picture.

You can even resize pictures in Paint, that comes with Windows.