Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
So the tradesman trim level anti spin rear differential is also clutch less needing no modifier?
Trans, yeah good point, but the dealership will be doing that one. The aisin sealed transmissions are a big pain in the ass when it comes to filling correctly.May as well do your transmission while you're at it.
Out of curiosity I called me dealer for the front and rear diff. They wanted $440 lol. I'll be doing it myself. Wish our diffs had a drain plug like my cars always had.
6r80 in the ford has to be checked/filled at operating temp and the little fill plug/ finger-length dip stick is about 2” from the catalytic converter lol.Trans, yeah good point, but the dealership will be doing that one. The aisin sealed transmissions are a big pain in the ass when it comes to filling correctly.
Thanks for the clarification. I would’ve gone by the manual which I believe, as stated earlier, says to use additive.Yes. AAM GT differential is used on all other 2500s with the “anti-spin” , which is helical gear just like the GTL, just no e-locker
FWIW the ZF specifies the fluid in the 8HP transmission be changed every 50k-75k miles, or Max 8 year interval if mileage not reached.
The Pan is plastic and has an integrated filter. The Pan needs to be replaced when the fluid is replaced.
The oil is pretty pricey and the filling process very specific, but my understanding is it is DIY-able.
bts, I haven't changed my rear diff fluid in my '20 Tradesman yet, but was under the impression that Ram changed to the AAM clutch LSD in the '19 and newer models. Has anyone actually seen and confirmed the LSD type in the latest gen 2500's? I much prefer the Torsen style gear LSDs, but never seem to have luck with OEM stuff...Yes. AAM GT differential is used on all other 2500s with the “anti-spin” , which is helical gear just like the GTL, just no e-locker
Well shoot... that’s surprising. I’m curious if the Power Wagon is actually still the AAM GTL (helical gear LSD + locker) or if it’s clutch type LSD as well now.Not sure if this is kosher to post, but from another forum:
Ram forum thread on Ram 2500/3500 LSD types
I still haven't found something I consider definitive, but have seen pics of at least two 2019 OEM rear diffs that were clutch-type. I'm a few weeks away from having a chance to open mine up and see for sure... I also noticed the AEV rear diff cover fits 2010-2018 2500/3500's, as well as 2019+ Power Wagons, but not 2019+ 2500/3500's. Surprising hard to find a straight answer on this, and pushing me toward an ARB for my Tradesman.
so thats a pic of your diff? no clutch pack config...ie a helical gear limited slip(anti-rotation)?One nice thing about no clutch packs is the gear oil stays cleaner