What have you done to your K2 today?

[SS502]

22 minutes ago, Kelloggs67 said:

Made a box for the under the back seat btw I can’t wrap a Xmas gift so I think it turned out good


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Turned out great...BTW, I use Reynolds wrap, it’s easy.   Oh man, I thought you made some rear seat hvac vents lol...it the handle lol

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[Black02Silverado]

Thanks! I’m just gonna order 6 quarts and do both. May as well do the transfer case while I’m at it. I’m not going to add a friction modifier (unless I read compelling reasons) and couldn’t even find one on the AMSOIL website. I assume both front and back use the same 75w-90. Yes I do know the transfer case doesn’t use the 75w-90, my intentions are to do both diffs AND the xfer case too.

You don’t need any friction modifier. AMSOIL has it, it’s called Slip Lock. I just changed the fluid in both of my diffs. Thanks for the recommendation. [emoji4]


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[SS502]

Just now, Black02Silverado said:

You don’t need any friction modifier. AMSOIL has it, it’s called Slip Lock. I just changed the fluid in both of my diffs. Thanks for the recommendation.


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So Skip Lock is AMSOIL’s brand and you’re saying it’s no required? Oh and heck yes on the recommendation! I’m totally happy with what you did for me. 

[300 Blackout]

So Skip Lock is AMSOIL’s brand and you’re saying it’s no required? Oh and heck yes on the recommendation! I’m totally happy with what you did for me. 

I just run Amsoil severe gear 75W-90 and I have an auto-locking diff. I don’t use any friction modifiers. I have 4.56 gears and I’m very happy with it. I read quite a bit about diff oil prior to pulling the trigger on new gears and the Severe Gear is right at the top.

 

I also have a PML diff cover. A few benefits to the cover. Drain plug, increased fluid capacity and a place to tap into the cover for a temp sensor. I also think it’s the best looking cover. I got mine plain in aluminum and painted it with Rust-Oleum BBQ paint (not the premium, just the standard one). That was 6 months and 2,500 miles ago before the winter was in full force. Still looks great. This was the first coat, the second coat fixed the inconsistency near the edges.

[SS502]

43 minutes ago, 300 Blackout said:

I just run Amsoil severe gear 75W-90 and I have an auto-locking diff. I don’t use any friction modifiers. I have 4.56 gears and I’m very happy with it. I read quite a bit about diff oil prior to pulling the trigger on new gears and the Severe Gear is right at the top.

 

I also have a PML diff cover. A few benefits to the cover. Drain plug, increased fluid capacity and a place to tap into the cover for a temp sensor. I also think it’s the best looking cover. I got mine plain in aluminum and painted it with Rust-Oleum BBQ paint (not the premium, just the standard one). That was 6 months and 2,500 miles ago before the winter was in full force. Still looks great. This was the first coat, the second coat fixed the inconsistency near the edges.

Thank you and you’re right, it looks great!

[1SLOW1500]

Where is the fill plug?

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[t76turbo]

17 minutes ago, 1SLOW1500 said:

Where is the fill plug?

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Looks like right side of cover at the same level as centerline of axle tube.

 

Pointing right.  Not back at you.  You can only see the side of it.

[1SLOW1500]

I know that is enough oil but still worries me. Always feel.like there should be a little more to cover the pinion seal.

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[dahayes93]

Put my new wheels and tires on!!

[slj2008]

17 hours ago, Manilla Gorilla said:

Color matched badge decals


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Are your bowtie ( steering wheel, under hood ) paint or vinyl ) Look's good

[Manilla Gorilla]

Are your bowtie ( steering wheel, under hood ) paint or vinyl ) Look's good

Vinyl found cheap color match sheets on eBay. Then I found a site that has matched paint to color code in spray can and a clear coat in spray can. I will Be ordering those soon and make it legit.


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[Manilla Gorilla]

Vinyl found cheap color match sheets on eBay. Then I found a site that has matched paint to color code in spray can and a clear coat in spray can. I will Be ordering those soon and make it legit.


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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192407374572


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[slj2008]

1 minute ago, Manilla Gorilla said:

 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192407374572


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Thank You for info.

[Manilla Gorilla]

Thank You for info.

If you want the paint :
http://www.automotivetouchup.com
I never used their products. Found think buried in this forum somewhere and can’t vouch for them. Has anyone tried them out with good results?


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[Penguin VII]

23 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

 

That’s actually false, banks made videos that got that type of attention and obviously found that they do work cause “now” he’s made his own versions too. He made those videos for publicity reasons and obviously worked. He’s now introduced his own versions to add to the list. I’ve had mine changed twice so far along with buddies of mine and found absolutely zero excessive wear on any diff parts.

 

 

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I don't see how it's "false". He goes over why the current aftermarket covers aren't good, shows the fluid dynamics of them, shows aeration, talks about how some of them aren't getting oil to the front pinion. When he has shown the lower half of his cover it's clearly different from the others on the market. BD has the most similar except it achieves the additional oil level with an added cavity on the bottom which is clearly going to cause issue with the fluid dynamics.

Now I don't know if his diff cover will be available for the smaller axels in our 1500s but it seems incorrect to say his info is wrong simply because he is planning to make his own. Additionally, having yourself and a buddy without issues doesn't speak much to long term wear or performance.

To be clear, I don't think a diff cover is going to make or break anything in the short term, but in the longer term it may be responsible for additional wear and tear.