For those of you that installed the spidershaft, did you lose any differential fluid during the install? If so, how much?

I'm about to order a spydershaft and was wondering if I should buy a bottle of differential fluid before I install. Thanks.

 

Have the new flange ready & put it right on & you won't lose enough to put back. I bet I had a spot about the size of a half dollar on floor when I was done. It won't come pouring out cause it has to get through the 2 pinion bearings & the oil slinger & the oil level is barely over the conter of housing when it is full. Not like it is filled to the top & has some pressure behind it. You are gonna love the car with the new Spyder shaft.

 

Yeah same here.I lost a minimal amount.

 

I lost over a quart.... Im the lucky guy who's stock flange would not come off so I had to slowly use a gear puller. Yes, over a quart or maybe a quart, around there. Remember, the rear is jacked up considerably during the procedure so the angle makes for a lot more to come out then normal, if you get stuck in the process.

If your flange comes right off then it shouldn't be too hard to lose very little...

 

Excellent, just what I wanted to hear. (Except for Ohnoesaz, lol. That sucks man.)

 

I didn't lose a drop. Though I have Redline Heavy Shockproof gear oil in there so the stuff is like molasses.

 

drbob how long have you been using shockproof? I have a stock differential, not sure if yours is altered beyond gears. But yeah, I sort of want heavier gear lube for a piece of mind but could it be bad in any way for a regular n/a powered car?

 

I've been using it a little over a year now. The only downside I can see is possibly a little worse gas mileage, but I didn't really notice. The stuff is blood red and quite thick. It will reduce any gear noise you may have too.

 

I lifted the front & back, I can see losing more fluid if you only lift rear. I couldn't imagine torqueing the front bolts without raising the front, you'd need a very short torque wrench. I picked up a set of three 2 jaw pullers at harbor freight real cheap. The largest make quick work of puling the rear flange. I also used an air gun on the puller which is nice.

 

I lost minimal amount as well. I switched to synthetic royal purple gear oil. less friction than the standard gear oil and it is also thinner, no noise or whine.