Rear differential durability

[yamahaguy97]

Yeah well it will get weak real fast if you don't have any or enough diff fluid in it!

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Yammi diffs too? Mine were full but emptied real quick once the spider gears exited the cover.

[klanel]

This is what I have. I trashed the original differential and bought this replacement from plumquick. Don't remember what it was off of.

I ordered a custom high torque motor to replace my bandit.

I'd like to be able to pull a 5x8 trailer with some logs, limbs around the house.

Also, how much difference between regular and synthetic oil as far as friction/drag? Plumquick recommends synthetic oil to reduce drag. Is there any noticeable difference?

[yamahaguy97]

Originally Posted by klanel

This is what I have. I trashed the original differential and bought this replacement from plumquick. Don't remember what it was off of.

I ordered a custom high torque motor to replace my bandit.

I'd like to be able to pull a 5x8 trailer with some logs, limbs around the house.

Also, how much difference between regular and synthetic oil as far as friction/drag? Plumquick recommends synthetic oil to reduce drag. Is there any noticeable difference?

Looks like you have the granzino Italian diff lol. As for which oil is better synthetic or natural, can't really say you would notice anything. It's kind of like the long going debate is synthetic oil or regular better for your car lol. At work for club car DS I usually add half 80 or 90 wt with Lucas stabilizer for good measure. But whether you choose synth or regular you won't have an issue

[lockman1]

A Graziano! (it's the first time I've actually seen one)
I just did a write up in the CC gasser forum...

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-c...ml#post1346763

If Plum Quick suggests synthetic... I'd listen!

[klanel]

I just saw them mention it on their website regarding one of their motors for high speed and reduction in drag. That along with over inflation of tires and making sure brakes weren't dragging.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Once the ambient temp gets down below 0 you will notice a difference in drag. Your trailer shouldn't pose much of a threat. Rumor has it that at golf courses, [Yeah, apparently they use them there for something too!] they use one cart to pull several others. Do the math.

[klanel]

Hope I've never in it at 0 degrees. I'd say near freezing is about as cold as I've been driving it. Anyway, I may change the fluid out this spring to synthetic. Seems like when I got it, finding a 30 weight synthetic off the shelf wasn't an option at the time. New motor will be here tomorrow. Maybe I'll get it in next weekend.

[dundeebarnbuggy]

Changing mine tonight. Had 80w90 in it. Drove it in the shop pulled the plug and it took a good 20 seconds before the "string" of oil actually touched down in the drain pan. Put a heater near the diff to get it to drain. Gonna put in 5w30 synthetic. will see tomorrow how much of a difference it makes.