Tossing around an idea here in my head----
What would be the (negative) ramifications of setting the oil level about 1 or 2 inches higher than stock in a diff ?
The reason I am wondering - is I suspect that the pinion bearings might have been somewhat starved for oil due to the
rear axle being rolled upward from the previous owners lift kit install.
Since I am all apart- it would be pretty easy to weld in a new female pipe socket in the rear of the cover a little higher
than the stock fill plug.
I cant see how the wheel bearings could mind a higher level- I wonder- when it is rotating- does the oil get slung
outward and take on a funnel shape inside the pumkin? cant see how THAT would make it too level sensitive......
Anyone tried this idea ? would it be harmful ?
Tim
PS- when the rear axle goes back in I will be trying to lower the rear suspension (about a 9 inch lift - too much for me-
need a ladder to get in---- thinking of like 2 inches above factory) so I will have to re-set the angle the diff points- so this problem may be way less- when I tore down - the front pinion bearing was all most coming apart in my hand and the drive
plate nut was backed off about 4 turns- wondered if the front bearing had not gotten enough oil from being inclined more than
stock. The chassis has about a 6 inch spacer under the drive shaft carrier bearing ! (to keep the shaft pointing at the diff)