What's the matter? You can ridicule Ken for asking a question,
but can't take it yourself?
Ignorance of things mechanical is not a sign of low intelligence.
When you make fun of a newbie looking for help, you discourage
others from seeking information.
I think eating butt's may hit a nerve with some folks here. Besides, I think it states in the forum rules that there is to be NO BUTT eating of any kind! Your punnishment will be forth coming 1Bad!
Hey guys --- since initally asking the question, I've followed the responses, from the serious to the ridiculous, and have not been offended. Remember, free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it! Anyway, thanks for all the responses on how to remove the filler and drain plug from the differential.
Ken
__________________ '04 SE CC 4X4
Big Tow / Off Road / Utility Bed
Popular Pkg w/ Power Capt.
Radiant Silver
Leer 100 XQ Canopy
Aux. Driving Lights
Aux. Backup Lights
Prodigy Brake Controller
Born: 02/24/04 - Purchased: 05/22/04
Hey- Ken
There is a specific tool for for removing the plugs. Go to NAPA and ask for a bung tool. It will be a multi size tool for different plug sizes. If they have one I'm sure it'll be expensive. I use a peice of 3/8" square bar stock and a 12mm wrench to turn it. The bar stock fits tighter than a ratchet extension and won't mar up the plug.
Ok - some say I should be hurt or offended. So here goes -- you guys have really p'd me off ! Now I don't know what to do about checking and refilling my own differentials. I'm sure I could have done it with the proper guidance and suggestion of the proper tool, but noooooo, you have to make me your whipping boy. There ..... now does everyone feel better?
Really, though --- thanks for the real advice, and it was fun with all the jabs too.
See ya,
Ken
__________________ '04 SE CC 4X4
Big Tow / Off Road / Utility Bed
Popular Pkg w/ Power Capt.
Radiant Silver
Leer 100 XQ Canopy
Aux. Driving Lights
Aux. Backup Lights
Prodigy Brake Controller
Born: 02/24/04 - Purchased: 05/22/04
That makes sense...a bung tool to check the rear end.
__________________ 2004 Nissan Titan Crew LE
Born on: 03/04
Deep Water, Sunroof,
DVD, Rockford Fosgate,
4x4-Off-road, Big Tow, AstroStart Starter
Overhead Racks/Bed Extender/Divider
TruXedo Lo Pro
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