Anyone using the LubeLocker Gasket?

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I finally found a place to order the front diff cover I want that has it in stock, and actually has a working website/checkout system in place. :aaaaa:

I am going with the Currie Ramped HD Diff cover available at Summit Racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cur-js-hd44
Here is a link in case anyone else is looking.

I have read that you need to stay with factory recommendations for torque when mounting if you wish to avoid snapping bolts, any other pro's or con's to using this gasket? Also is it odd that the cover doesn't include any bolts or mounting hardware?

Thanks in advance for any insight
 
Yep, RTV is usually my go to. Looks like that cover comes with a standard gasket. I've heard of guys taking a standard gasket and coating both sides of the gasket with grease. The grease supposedly seals it from leaking, and makes it super easy to remove when you have to open it back up.
 
Lubelocker gaskets work ok if the seating surfaces are perfect, like my rear Dana 44 which has a Lubelocker on it. But having tried two Lubelocker gaskets on my front Dana 44, I could never get it to seal so I'm using Permatex Gear Lube RTV up front.

GREAT choice of diff cover, you can't beat it. I've run that front and rear, though just in the front now with the replacement Jeep.
 
This cover, when it was owned by the other company, Barnett Performance I think, actually told you to use the gasket AND to use RTV on the cover side of the gasket. It also said to be careful with the fill plug because it may need to be ground down as to not touch the internals. But it is a great cover for a front diff.
 
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Chinodiver said:
I finally found a place to order the front diff cover I want that has it in stock, and actually has a working website/checkout system in place. :aaaaa:

I am going with the Currie Ramped HD Diff cover available at Summit Racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cur-js-hd44
Here is a link in case anyone else is looking.

I have read that you need to stay with factory recommendations for torque when mounting if you wish to avoid snapping bolts, any other pro's or con's to using this gasket? Also is it odd that the cover doesn't include any bolts or mounting hardware?

Thanks in advance for any insight
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Yes, I use a LubeLocker on both the front and rear and have had no issues.
Why would you need new hardware?
 
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CodaMan said:
This cover, when it was owned by the other company, Barnett Performance I think, actually told you to use the gasket AND to use RTV on the cover side of the gasket. It also said to be carful with the fill plug because it may need to be ground down as to not touch the internals. But it is a great cover for a front diff.
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This cover which originally came from T&J then Barnett now currently Currie, builds off the OE differential cover which has the same restriction on overtightening the fill plug as with the factory cover with the Rubicon lockers. :)
 
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bobthetj03 said:
Yep, RTV is usually my go to. Looks like that cover comes with a standard gasket. I've heard of guys taking a standard gasket and coating both sides of the gasket with grease. The grease supposedly seals it from leaking, and makes it super easy to remove when you have to open it back up.
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I have heard that before, it makes a strong argument for "Better isn't always better".
 
CodaMan said:
This cover, when it was owned by the other company, Barnett Performance I think, actually told you to use the gasket AND to use RTV on the cover side of the gasket. It also said to be careful with the fill plug because it may need to be ground down as to not touch the internals. But it is a great cover for a front diff.
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Good to know, thank you!
 
Serbonze said:
Yes, I use a LubeLocker on both the front and rear and have had no issues.
Why would you need new hardware?
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I noticed that the front and rear had some evidence of seepage, levels are good and no puddles, so I thought that since I'm going to be under there upgrading the suspension and stuff, what better time to do a service and inspection plus add a better part.
 
Jerry Bransford said:
Lubelocker gaskets work ok if the seating surfaces are perfect, like my rear Dana 44 which has a Lubelocker on it. But having tried two Lubelocker gaskets on my front Dana 44, I could never get it to seal so I'm using Permatex Gear Lube RTV up front.

GREAT choice of diff cover, you can't beat it. I've run that front and rear, though just in the front now with the replacement Jeep.
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It sounds like having the option of using a Lubelocker can't hurt, if it works, than great if not then nothing wrong with the tried and true route. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'm curious to know why the seepage on one half of the Diff though. Looking at it head on, one half is discolored from the top down. Everything functions fine, no odd noises etc but I'm definitely going to get under there and have a look-see.
 
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Also is it odd that the cover doesn't include any bolts or mounting hardware?
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Chinodiver said:
I noticed that the front and rear had some evidence of seepage, levels are good and no puddles, so I thought that since I'm going to be under there upgrading the suspension and stuff, what better time to do a service and inspection plus add a better part.
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I didn't question the reasoning for upgrading your differential cover or adding a LubeLocker, I questioned why you think it's odd that it doesn't include new hardware (bolts). All that would do is increase the cost.
 
Serbonze said:
I didn't question the reasoning for upgrading your differential cover or adding a LubeLocker, I questioned why you think it's odd that it doesn't include new hardware (bolts). All that would do is increase the cost.
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Doh! Total Homer Simpson on me :SimpHomer:.

You raise a good question though, changing out the bolts was something I picked up from my father and grandfather when I was a kid. I never thought about it before now, it is always just what we did. It made me wonder what other stuff I and people in general do just because that was the way they were raised for what ever reason or circumstance. Sounds like the start of a new thread, lol.
 
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Chinodiver said:
I finally found a place to order the front diff cover I want that has it in stock, and actually has a working website/checkout system in place. :aaaaa:

I am going with the Currie Ramped HD Diff cover available at Summit Racing https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cur-js-hd44
Here is a link in case anyone else is looking.

I have read that you need to stay with factory recommendations for torque when mounting if you wish to avoid snapping bolts, any other pro's or con's to using this gasket? Also is it odd that the cover doesn't include any bolts or mounting hardware?

Thanks in advance for any insight
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Looks like I'm not the only one who had leaks with their Lubelocker.

Incidentally, the GL-5 gear lube in our axles is known to be harsh on most RTVs. My go-to RTV is Permatex Gear Lube RTV which is specifically made to stand up to GL-5 gear lube. If I can't get that, then I'll use Mopar RTV or Permatex Ultra-Black... in that order. :)
 
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Have used rtv hundreds and hundreds of times without leaks. RTV conforms to inconsistencies in both surfaces unlike a gasket/lube locker.
 
I've used Permatex's The Right Stuff with success, but now use Ultra Grey because it's what our shop uses, and no leaks yet.
 
Old thread I know, just adding myself to the list of those with varied success with lubelocker. My Dana 44 has sealed up fine, now having been opened up and resealed twice now. Unfortunately my front leaked on first install and after my break in lube change is leaking again. I'm gonna go back with one more pass of torqueing the bolts but I may end up going with RTV. Really bummed cause the whole reason for the LL is because I loathe cleaning RTV off sealing surfaces.
 
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