Front Differential Service

[Commodus]

I just completed my second service on my front differential The first one I pulled the cover so I could inspect, this time I drained using the drain plug. I while I was applying liquid thread tape to the plug, I noticed it has a rubber o ring. Has anyone else noticed this? I checked the Mopar parts web site and they do not list an o ring in their available parts. I usually like having a backup for items like this but not sure where to find without physically matching it. Any ideas?

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[Hootbro]

You might have to email Spicer and ask. I cannot even find the drain plug as a separate orderable part to see if a o-ring comes with it.

 

[Lunentucker]

There's your O- ring.


And again here

 

[Hootbro]

There's your O- ring.


And again here

OP is looking for the O-Ring size, not if the plug has an O-Ring. Unless I missed something, neither video states the O-Ring size.

 

[Lunentucker]

OP is looking for the O-Ring size, not if the plug has an O-Ring. Unless I missed something, neither video states the O-Ring size.

I'm doing the best I can here under the circumstances.

 

[Lunentucker]

OP
Message @AllMoparParts.com (Benny) and see if he can help.

Or post in the thread.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/what-can-we-do-for-you.21910/page-97

 

[Commodus]

OP
Message @AllMoparParts.com (Benny) and see if he can help.

Or post in the thread.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/what-can-we-do-for-you.21910/page-97

Good idea, will do thanks

 

[Lunentucker]

It would seem that some people didn't get a front drain plug?
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/no-more-drain-plug.51363/


I got one.

 

[rharr]

It's just a o-ring, take a caliper to it measure the ID, od, and thickness, then order 100 from mcmaster for 20 bucks.

 

[drewcnit]

It would seem that some people didn't get a front drain plug?
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/no-more-drain-plug.51363/


I got one.

I just did my front diff the other night and added my new cover. 22 Sport S (Built 1/21/22) No drain plug on the front.
I'm not sure of any exact cut-off (model, year, etc.) or anything that would signify which one you have without crawling under and looking though.

 

[Hootbro]

I'm not sure of any exact cut-off (model, year, etc.) or anything that would signify which one you have without crawling under and looking though.

It was a late 2021 model cut in when they deleted the the both front and rear drain plug. It was across all Gladiator models.

 

[Lunentucker]

It was a late 2021 model cut in when they deleted the the both front and rear drain plug. It was across all Gladiator models.

Maybe I got the last one. October 21

 

[Hootbro]

Maybe I got the last one. October 21

Most of the disussion I have read on it mainly on the JL side is that there is going to be a few stragglers mixed in and it was not a clean cut in.

 

[Duece McCracken]

Indeed, my MY23 does not have front or rear drains.

 

[JTpanelsOFF]

If Jeep is listening… put the drain plugs back in. Thanks

Enough of the cost reduction crap. Enough of making it difficult for people to service their vehicle. Now we have to take the diff cover off… yea it allows us to inspect the gears but that’s typically not necessary.

In our current world, critical thinking and growth are becoming obsolete. People are able to do less for themselves… they are forgetting how to do things. These design changes, which may seem minor, are an example of corporations running the world. It’s more of a narcissistic compassion on the part of the company, rather than a benefit to the consumer.

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