rear end noise?

[p_justin13]

and don't worry won't forget the lsd did that in my old truck, not so good!

[tom4bren]

Mobile 1 seems to be highly recommended by the members here but it really comes down to personal preference.

[p_justin13]

weight?

[tom4bren]

Oh crud. I can't remember. It should be in the owner's manual (available in the DownLoad section). I'll see if I can find it.

[Triathlete]

Very easy to do yourself. Do a search and you will find how-to's on replacing pretty much every fluid in the VX. Plus you get the satisfaction of doing it yourself and knowing it was done right!

[tom4bren]

GL-5 is the weight.

Look here:

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=20

It's on page 0B-7 of the shop manual (page 22 of the pdf file).

When you go to drain the rear differential, you may need to 'plunge' the drain with a piece of wire or a zip tie (I had to on the front so assume you may run into the same issue on the rear). This is to move any debris out of the way so that the fluid can flow out.

[p_justin13]

Thanks, to you all. I've been looking for a vx forever and now having one I'm super stoked already took it up a mean hill this weekend. I better wait to finish repairs before tearing it up anymore. lol
thanks again

[tom4bren]

Welcome to the addiction.

[Ldub]

GL-5 is the weight.

Look here:

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=20

It's on page 0B-7 of the shop manual (page 22 of the pdf file).

When you go to drain the rear differential, you may need to 'plunge' the drain with a piece of wire or a zip tie (I had to on the front so assume you may run into the same issue on the rear). This is to move any debris out of the way so that the fluid can flow out.

Sorry Ol Buddy, but unlike the front, the rear diff has a large drain plug that won't be clogged easily by debris.
I would also recommend removing the fill plug first, as there are few things more frustrating than having a dry (drained) diff & no way to re-fill it...
And don't forget to drive for 5-10 miles to get the fluids up to operating temp, & as much sludge in suspension as possible, before draining...

Also, grease all the zerk fittings (3) on the rear drive shaft, that may take care of the noise on it's own.

Oh yeah...almost forgetted...welcome to the forums...

[rowhard]

Welcome to the addiction, cute town name your from.

Anyway, all the things mentioned above, and rear diff noise is not uncommon on this beast if everything else checks out.