Rear end dope ???

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Nov 16, 2006 | 10:46 PM

fotyfobravo

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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster

Rear end dope ???

What weight and type lube should I put in my rear end?
(no funny stuff here!) Don't even think about it!

Nov 16, 2006 | 10:49 PM

onaqwst

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ponch...that's the first thing

i know it depends on the gear you have........ if it's a posi/etc

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Nov 17, 2006 | 12:08 AM

redvetracr

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Most like synthetic (any name brand will do) just be sure to add a bottle or two of GM posi additive, available at any GM dealership.
...redvetracr

Nov 17, 2006 | 12:11 AM

greyghost79

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can't.... resist........ fighting the ....... urge. can't control.... the temp.. tation. aw, what the hell.

i lean toward KY but my old fashioned girlfriend still likes Vasoline.

there, i said it, and i'm not sorry.

Nov 17, 2006 | 12:44 AM

Ironcross

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80W90 gear lube and a posi addative if so equiped

Nov 17, 2006 | 08:39 AM

fotyfobravo

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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster

Thanks...80/90 Synthetic it is / with the GM additive....cool

GREYGHOST suggested...

...(I knew someone couldn't resist!)
i lean toward KY but my old fashioned girlfriend still likes Vasoline.
Check with her about the GM positrac additive..she might like it!

Nov 18, 2006 | 01:52 AM

LS-Five

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greyghost79

LOL. I was going to say that the type of lube depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you are going for a gerbil, then 80W90 will work fine. If you are shooting for something larger, say perhaps a woodchuck or a mongoose, then you might consider royal purple synthetic, I hear that stuff is the cat's pajamas. Oh, and don't forget the obligatory two bottles of posi lube.

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