Let's talk Dana 80 axle temps
I've noticed my rear hubs are awfully hot to the touch this summer after cruising at no more than 50 mph for an hour on the highway. No dragging brakes here. I am going to get a contactless thermo...
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I would suggest changing the fluid. It is easy to do. Biggest issue is to insure you drain fluid fully. Will need to jack up each side one at a time to get old fluid out of hubs. You must do the reverse when filling to get new fluid into each hub area. Final fill level would be done after accomplishing alternating.
Inspect old fluid for metal debris.
OP: do you have rear drums or disc brakes? My discs run hotter than drums!
Inspect old fluid for metal debris.
OP: do you have rear drums or disc brakes? My discs run hotter than drums!
