Hey all. Question will i be able to change the front/rear diff and transfer case oil with the truck on the ground? How much of a pita will it be? Thanks :

 

I did mine on the ground, no problem. a transfer pump is highly recommended.
a 2" lift helped also, but not a must. http://www.tooltopia.com/mityvac-mv7...Fevm7AodKV4AoQ

 

I actually have that transfer pump. lol. Did your fill plugs come out easy on the diffs?

 

Mine did, be sure that the fill plugs come out first, before draining...

I bought ramps, and with both on one side it makes it easy for tubby to get under there.

 

^ x2 on the fill plug first. I had no problems with removal of any plugs, but did purchase a couple of those "mud plugs" to replace the originals.

 

You will need a wobble extension for the fill plug on the t-case. I have the same pump it did not like the heavy 140 weight gear oil, it kinda exploded on me but lasted for the job, I also used 4 4x6 wood beams as ramps and raised the truck 4". Took me about 1.5 he's to do the case and diffs. If its a hot day sit the bottles in the sun for about an hour before you start, thins it out just enough to make it easy to pump.

Happy wrenching!!

 

And a total of 7 quarts of 85/140 be it synthetic or regular oil.

 

Have fun, there nothing that smells quite like gear oil!

 

hahaha. Thank you all for your advice

 

What about your tranny while you are under there?