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No diff drain plugs?!

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My '22 JTRD front AND rear has no diff drain plugs. Went to go change the oil and found that out. Talk about cheapening out.. now I gotta pop these diff covers, so ridiculous.
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Earlier models had them.
Whether the deletion was done by Jeep or Dana, and for what reasons, is up for debate.

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Since the diffs are only 8 months old and 10K miles, wonder if I could just re-use the gaskets.
 

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Better to take cover off the first time or every time and check things out , see what if any metal is in there.....Jack
 

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Hmm, good points.
 

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One of my old Evo’s had no drain plugs on the diffs(3), we just treated it like a boat and pumped out most fluids and refilled appropriately. 👍🏼💁
 

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Is it not behind the diff? I thought I saw a YouTube video of someone draining it from behind
 

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Cheapskate move on an expensive truck. My F250 was the same, pulling the covers pissed me off just based on principle.
 

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Earlier models had them.
Whether the deletion was done by Jeep or Dana, and for what reasons, is up for debate.

Jeep Gladiator No diff drain plugs?! jbfix
Numerous instances where contact on the bottom of the front diff was causing the plug to back out.

My `21 doesn’t have the front, but does have the rear side facing the tire.
 

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Cheapskate move on an expensive truck. My F250 was the same, pulling the covers pissed me off just based on principle.
Don’t be so quick to be bitter. There are good reasons for change.
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