Where is the fill plug for the rear differential.

Tiny
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Where is the fill plug for the rear differential?
Monday, November 5th, 2012 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
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Check out this video

https://youtu.be/v6PjkozhrAc

First look for a 1 1/4" rubber plug on the upper right side of the rear cover. Those are pried out with a flat blade screwdriver. Next, look for a threaded plug on the left side above the axle tube. Most people try to get those out with a 3/8" ratchet extension but those don't fit well, and the ends often twist off. There's a lack of strength there because of the missing metal for the spring-loaded ball. Use a 3/8" square socket. It will seat tighter and deeper than a ratchet extension.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 AT 7:07 AM
Tiny
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Thanks man! I love this site :)
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 AT 3:53 AM

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