Warn Hubs for 4X4's

[Archive]

When I get delivery of my new Dodge, One of the first things to do is replace the gearlube in the front pumpkin with synthetic. That should help it roll a tiny bit easier, and should take the heat and foaming a little better. Amsoil man, what's your opinion? Thanks, bilford. P. S. Old School... Nice picture of a nice vehicle. I'm also from Conn. Goshen to be exact.

 

[Archive]

I plowed with the truck all winter '98, and the levels are good. Although they might be a bit low after the fluid blowing out. The breather tube outlet is under/next to the airbox on the passenger side -- so when there is foaming/blowout it runs down the inside of the fender in the engine compartment, onto and across the cross members, out the back of the wheel well, all over the bottom of the truck.

The implication by the dealer/s was they had seen quite a few that had lube blowout from the front diff breater tube; in fact it was a Cummins mechanic that originally pointed out the source (when I saw all that lube coming out of the engine compartment I pulled into the first Cummins garage I came across -- mildly panicked -- apparently I wasn't the first). Then realized the breather tube under the airbox was the source.

The front axle takes a beating plowing -- read: push snow across slippery surface then turning in reverse across a now clean piece of dry pavement (ouch). So this board has reminded me of the second thing I better get done before snow season -- time to put in the amsoil synthetics. Fritz' dynatrac front axle is in my future in a couple years. I wonder what the odds are of it getting less expensive by then?

------------------
Big MAK
98. 5 ISB 5spd 4x4 Quad Cab 3500, 4" Exhaust elbow down, PowerMax1 https://www.turbodieseltrucks.com


[This message has been edited by Mark Kitchell (edited 09-22-1999). ]

 

[Archive]

I'd say the odds are good for a price reduction from Dynatrac,(by the interest, and the increasing numbers of CAD axle units out there) and not good for Dodge ever offering locking hubs.

------------------
92cum'ns 5spd 4wd all possible mods. to void warranty.

 

[Archive]

Changing to synthetics would be a good idea in the front axle, and for that matter, I'll probably do it all the way around: front & rear axles, transfer case, and 5-speed. I'll probably go 10-20K first to let gears & bearings run in good (probably overkill but that's me!!) then make the switch. I don't know about recommended weights but will go with a lighter oil to reduce drag even further.

------------------
Coming in October: 2000 3/4T QC 4x4 SWB, SLT 5-spd, 3. 54 LSD; later adding RV Injectors, 4" Jannetty exhaust, Scotty/K&N Cone intake, 295/75/16 BFG A/Ts on M/T Classic 16x8s, Northwest Custom flaps

 

[Archive]

If front axle overheating is a problem couldn't you install a mag-hytec cover and synthetic oil? how much of a temp decrease do these things give?

------------------
y2k QC 24V ISB SLT 4X4 SWB 4. 10 LSD AUTO

 

[Archive]

Does anyone know WHEN you should flush your engine and differential oil and put in the Amsoil?

I thought maybe 5k would be a good place to change.

Any ideas?

Ben

------------------
2000 BLACK 3500, CTD, 4x2, Quad, SLT+, Tow Package, Camper Package, Sports Package, Sure Grip, Sliding Rear Window, 3. 55, Auto

 

[Archive]

Couple of things guys -- First, Mag-Hytec doesn't offer a front cover. There is not enough room with the steering linkage in the way. Also, you can switch to synthetic in your diffs as soon as possible after buying a truck. Same goes for the trans and transfer case too. Synthetics can go in all of these immediately (and that way you'll know something is in there -- see posts on low fluid levels from the factory). Only the engine should wait on the synthetics and I go with 10K for break-in before switching. There are varying opinions on this initial breakin mileage, but most agree with somewhere between 5K and 20K.

------------------
Rob Spading
TDR Webmaster

1996 Dodge 3500 CC, Cummins, 4X4, Loaded SLT, Mag-hytec diff and trans covers, Rickson 19. 5s with Cooper C140s, Westach pyro-boost-trans temp, etc. , etc.

 

[Archive]

Rob,

Now that I have a VIN number, who, where do I call to track the truck being built.

I say several posts about tracking a truck trough DC, but not how and/or where.

Ben

------------------
2000 BLACK 3500, CTD, 4x2, Quad, SLT+, Tow Package, Camper Package, Sports Package, Sure Grip, Sliding Rear Window, 3. 55, Auto

 

[Archive]

I had this problem of fluid blowing out of the front differential while towing. The dealer tried to imply that someone had messed with the front, until I pointed out that he had been the only person to ever work on the 96' truck with 30K miles. The truck was running in two-wheel drive at the time.

Would putting synthetic in the front differential help with this problem if it is being caused by overheating?

Thanks,
Tim

------------------
94' 2500 4x4, std cab, 12v, 5spd, gauges, TST 230/605, 110k mi.
96' 2500 4x4, ext cab, 12v, 5spd, Cummins Exhaust brake, 50k mi, (wifes).
Phx, AZ

 

[Archive]

Try 1-800-992-1997

There's some more info on Dave Fritz' page:
http://dodgeram.com/buying_info/Order_status.htm

------------------
Rob Spading
TDR Webmaster

1996 Dodge 3500 CC, Cummins, 4X4, Loaded SLT, Mag-hytec diff and trans covers, Rickson 19. 5s with Cooper C140s, Westach pyro-boost-trans temp, etc. , etc.

 

[Archive]

A little off subject but a 2200 HP Cummins K Series going 168MPH. WOW!
http://www.roadking.com/

Will a "K" Series fit in my Ram????

Ben

------------------
2000 BLACK 3500, CTD, 4x2, Quad, SLT+, Tow Package, Camper Package, Sports Package, Sure Grip, Sliding Rear Window, 3. 55, Auto

 

[Archive]

BMANN... I went through the following process to track my truck(for 6 monthe and 13 days dur to it being one of the first six speeds). First of all, let me warn you that you will get very, very frustrated with this whole process.
Call DC customer service at 1-800-992-1997, then follow all of the prompts to get yopu to talk to a rep. They will have you give them the last 8 letters/numbers of your VIN. Then, they tell you what the status is of your truck. Ask them what it means... usually not much. This beats nothing, but til I made friends with one of them, I didn't know anything. Be friendly, ask their name, ask for them next time, or their extension number. Don't shoot the messenger and they will help! Good Luck!
P. S. you can also get the train car #, and track it across the country... I met mine in the Kent, WA. lot #ad


------------------
Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT 4X4 Cummins
Flame Red, Rhino, 6 spd
FX Running Boards, Cobra CB, Stinger Bug Shields, Mag-Hytec rear cover, Cummins E-Brake, Torklift Super Hitch

I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.