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No jacking on the rear diff.

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mwhite29

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I noticed on the owners manual it says not to jack on the rear differential. I've always used the rear differential to raise the rear end. Any reason for this?
 

DarkFireGT

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Just be careful. They used a pretty cheap cover from the factory. Just make sure the diff cover isn't being touched and you'll be fine.
 

bigcat

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+1. i have used the diff many times. the cover will bnend real easy if you are not careful. that could also cause a leak.
 
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DarkFireGT said:
Just be careful. They used a pretty cheap cover from the factory. Just make sure the diff cover isn't being touched and you'll be fine.
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bigcat said:
+1. i have used the diff many times. the cover will bnend real easy if you are not careful. that could also cause a leak.
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Thanks guys, that is really good to know. I have always been afraid to use the differential since the manual says not to. When my J&M relo brackets and LCAs come in this week I will have to give it a try.
 

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I use it all the time.
 

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MikeysOTP said:
Thanks guys, that is really good to know. I have always been afraid to use the differential since the manual says not to. When my J&M relo brackets and LCAs come in this week I will have to give it a try.
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Actually, you want to use the diff with those, because you need to torque the LCAs under load.
 
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