1st Generation Toyota Tundra Differential Oil Limited Slip

Drained the Toyota Limited Slip Differential 75W-85 gear oil TL GL-5 recommended by Dealer because clutch plates were binding and shuddering when turning.

1st generation toyota tundra differential oil limited slip. If the tires spin opposite each other you. I dont have a limited slip differential on my 2wd SR5 Tundra and I didnt have a problem getting to work in the major snow storms we had in 20002001. I had the same problem when I changed my diff with mobil 1 with lsd additive.

I have always had 4 x 4 diesel Chevys but I had to scale back because of fuel prices. The truck I am getting has the Tow Package which includes the Limited Slip Differential and I was wanting to know if it is a plus or a minus when it comes to 4 wheeling. The truck DOES NOT have the TRD.

If you have your owners manual look at it and go with what it says make sure of the API Gl-5 if thats what the book on the 04 calls for. Just Differentials is one of the leading places to buy after-market locking differentials and LSD. Switched to royale purple with autozone additive and havent had any problems.

You have a limited slip but the clutch pack is shotcan be rebuilt or try changing the oil first. The 4cyl 8 diff 79-85 Trucks and 4Runners all have 4-cylinder engines and use what most call the 4cyl 8 diff in the front the same one they use in the rear- see 4cyl 8 diff below. For the standard differential it say Synthetic oil SAE 75w-140 but does not say anything about Sythetic for the LSD.

Above 0F SAE 90 Below 0F SAE 80W or 80W-90. Installed Castrol 80W-90 GL-5 works great now. TRD LSD FOR YOUR 96-2004 TACOMA V6 4WD OR V6 PRE RUNNER WITH OUT ELECTRIC LOCKER TUNDRA AND T100 ALL WITH 8INCH RING GEAR.

The dealer charges about 3200 with tax to do the oil change on the engine. The 75 IFS diff 86-95 IFS trucks and 4Runners and all 93-98 T100s use a 75 front diff that is offset to the passengers side. I think if you have good tires and take it easy on the gas you dont need a limited slip.