synthetic fluid in lockers

What's it been engaged all of five times since you've had it in there? Hell, his XJ hasn't seen mud in three years...

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No sir, sorry. ARB specifically says not to run synthetic while running one of the lockers, use what the OE differential calls for.

you better re-read their install manual as they specifically call for synthetic in off-road or extreme heat situation

Oh and look http://www.arbusa.com/alac/alsp/6-01.pdf it says it on it's website wow

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i love it when people believe everything they read on the internet....

the guy was just here last week and told us specifically not to use synthetic....i was just passing the word on....oh well

It is a document from ARB I would believe a printed document over what one person says... especially when it calls for full synthetic in 2 different situations

fwiw, I was told by a head tech guy at Eaton that synthetic fluid should not be used in any locker, I forget the technical reasons why, just that they didn't protect enough. But ARB recommends it, and half of Australia uses their lockers, that's good enough for me.

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fwiw, I was told by a head tech guy at Eaton that synthetic fluid should not be used in any locker, I forget the technical reasons why, just that they didn't protect enough. But ARB recommends it, and half of Australia uses their lockers, that's good enough for me.

Then they should reflect that in their install documentation as eaton recommends non silicon sealant on the diff cover when you use synthetic gear lube... kind of counter-intuitive to recommend a specific sealant for something a head-tech tells you not tu use

Like Turtle said, use what the manufacturer officially lists as an acceptable fluid or standard. If they are unclear, then call them and ask for specific documentation clarifying their requirements to validate the warranty. Do not fall into the "some expert from XXXXX told me" or "found it posted on the Internet" bs. Neither of those paths are going to work out well for you as can clearly be seen from this thread...

nevermind.