Replacing Differential Fluid in a Lifted 2018 JLUR

[tdoga2]

Hey all:

I am ready to change the differential gear lube in my 2018 JLUR, 22k miles. The Jeep has a 3" lift. (Bought it used with it installed by the original owner.)

I just watched a video online of a JK getting a differential fluid change (and new diff covers) and the guy said if you have a lift, your axle "pinion angle" has probably changed and you run the risk of not being able to get enough fluid into the pumpkin.

Has anyone else run into this? Do I need to consider this? If so, how have you worked around the issue?

Thanks very much.

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[tdoga2]

Anyone? Bueller? Anyone? (Bump)

 

[tdoga2]

Bump.

 

[multicam]

If the differential cover is perpendicular to the ground still (i.e. not angled towards the pavement) then you’ll be fine. If the cover is angled down, try to find a curb or some race ramps to back up on to get the angle back to 90 degrees relative to the flat ground.

 

[tdoga2]

If the differential cover is perpendicular to the ground still (i.e. not angled towards the pavement) then you’ll be fine. If the cover is angled down, try to find a curb or some race ramps to back up on to get the angle back to 90 degrees relative to the flat ground.

Thank you! That's exactly what I ended up doing. (ramps)

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