Dana 30 differential fluid change out found small pieces of metal

LarryTJ

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Changed the fluid on the front differential and found approximately half dozen small pieces of metal attached to the drain plug. Largest piece of metal was 1/16.

Background on this Dana 30: Re-Gear @ 114,000K miles followed by Eaton E-Locker install at 116,000K miles and now at 120K miles. I haven't noticed any unusual noise and the locker operates as designed at this point.

I'm thinking at a minimum remove the cover and inspect ring and spider gear. I know there is a boat load of experience out there and would appreciate thoughts on these small pieces of metal.

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Pull the cover & inspect everything then decide how far you need to go.
Also, you don't need limited slip oil with an e-locker
Thanks for pointing that out on the limited slip oil.