Sure grip?

Hey fellas,

Long time no talk. I have a quadary for ya'll.

I took the 74 into the shop, and one of the techs on my report said the rear differential fluid needed servicing (what I take to mean being replaced). Since this is a relatively simple task, I'm up for doing it myself.

However, as I have read on a bunch of other threads, you guys make mentioning of sure grip. What is it and is there any way to tell if my car might have it?

Any recommendations on gear fluid is also highly appreciated. Car needs another ~$1800 worth of repairs, so anything I can do by myself is a very good thing.

Thanks,

Rick


$1800.00 in repairs?
What all did they say the car needed?

Most likely a 74 4-door will have an open rear end, but jack the rear end up, put it in neutral as stated above and test to see if it is open or limited slip.
If it is limited slip you must add a bottle of limited-slip fluid to lubricate the clutches/cones depending on the carrier style.