I dont know and thats why Im asking, but is it good to put that much fluid in there. If the fill holes were at the exact same spot but with a deeper cover i wouldnt see it being a problem. But since the fill hole is so high that brings the entire level of the fluid higher.
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I responded on another forum about the location of this fill hole... As stated, too much or too little fluid can compromise diff operation.
I"m not sure on proper amount for best performance on this. The way I look at it, SOLID put the fill plug there for a reason. It's kinda like adding a oil pan with more fluid capacity to a motor or a deeper pan to a transmission. They allow more fluid/oil. I'm sure there's someone out there who can explain why but I don't know the answer.
I'll run what level I have in it and report back in a few weeks of driving. I'll be the guinea pig on this. If it fails, then I'm going balls out on a axle swap.
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Like Toby said you can add bigger oil pans to hold more fluid with no issues and that system is under pressure unlike the axle that is not under a fluid pressure. I can't think of any reason adding the extra fluid in combination with the larger cover would cause an issue. In fact jeep probably set the stock one up the way did to save money needing less fluid for each jeep that rolled off the line
I have these on the TJ now. I would not want to put that much in, i filled mine to where i could just reach the oil with my finger tip. Overfilling can blow the seal and cause damage, at least that is what I read. Who knows though.
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Yes... over filling can lead to the diff oil working past the axle seals, and/or getting pushed out the breather tubes.
Just drove my WK 20 miles in 2+ inches of snow. I went and picked up my wife from work. Her tires on her suv are pretty slick for snow.
As far as I know, the rear end is still there and working, haha.
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