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Old 02-16-2016, 05:58 PM
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Just got it back from the shop. And all it had was a bracket with a cable attached to misplaced at the top of the transfer case. Expensice lesson learned.
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Old 02-17-2016, 02:41 AM
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Just got it back from the shop. And all it had was a bracket with a cable attached to misplaced at the top of the transfer case. Expensice lesson learned.
How did that happen?

Thought the only thing you did was fluid change...

Well, hey- COULD have been worse. Hope it is truly the end of the story.

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Old 02-20-2016, 05:10 PM
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I guess I misplaced it without realizing it.
You're right but that hurt my ego when he told me that.
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Old 02-27-2016, 09:58 AM
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Always go with the original fluid....
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Old 02-29-2016, 03:23 PM
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LOL to those who blamed the oil: you guys spend way to much time on forums...
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Old 02-29-2016, 04:51 PM
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And by the way... front and rear differentials use different oils
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Old 02-29-2016, 04:59 PM
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And by the way... front and rear differentials use different oils
Please, do tell us more
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Old 03-10-2016, 07:47 PM
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Is true, I been running that fluid for a couple months with no issues I'll just change it for piece of mind.
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