Dude, I'm back! I just did mine. Thanks to your video, it went like a charm. I was having the damndest time getting the sway bar to stay outta my workspace so I folded it up and zip tied it up to the spare tire chain to keep it out of the way. Worked like a dream. Seriously, I can't thank you enough for documenting!
@@CanadianCruisin what was your torque spec for those four bolts on the rear sway bar? Going to be installing mine soon and I thought that by pulling the rear sway bar away from the differential cover for better work space and getting the cover out and in with the ARB would be best. Thank you guys in advance for any info, can't seem to find it through online.
Ohhhhhhhhh SHIT! Seek and ye shall find. I was asking about which you bought in your last video. Now I get to see you install it?! What a deal! Nice work you guys. Looking forward to doing mine.
I have a 2023 Frontier P4X and my manual says 75w-90 for the rear diff. 80-90w for front. I installed the Nissan Titan aluminum finned rear diff cover from Spicer and I used that Gasket, it is a nice gasket, can be re used to. I notice also that my OEM cover was not sealed correctly from factory.
@@CanadianCruisin Yes, the nissan rear end (c200) uses the 75w-90 for diff oil. The Dana rear ends use the 75w-140. As your Pro-4x has a Dana part number you are correct with the diff oil you used. I think (I’m pretty sure) that if you have a locking diff, it’s a Dana axle (just in Nissan wrappings). Also, just an FYI tip, if you warm the oil first (put it in a bucket with hot water from your faucet or GENTLE heat from a space heater, etc) it’ll flow much easier when you go to put it in the rear end. Just be sure you wipe off any water.
@@CanadianCruisin I looked again at my manual and it says 75w-90 for final drive rear axle. There is nothing listed for 75w-140. Nothing says M200 or M226 .
Rear end for 3rd gen Frontier, they all use M226. Only different is locker equipped and non locker equipped depending on the trim. They all use 75W-90. No more C200
Working in the gasket industry the most important thing is to properly bolt up the flange or in your case, the diff cover. I’m just wondering if I may have a superior gasket material made from a sample gasket and have our shop custom cut it on our water jet. It really concerns me that Nissan didn’t take the time or effort to seal the differential cover. What other areas have they not put important attention to. Gasket and sealing integrity is paramount!!
I just recently got a new '23 pro 4x 3 months ago. I'm definitely not a gear head, but I want to get the most out of my truck, and make it last as long as possible. Is this an upgrade that you would recommend doing soon, or waiting until you notice the rear diff leaking? I don't drive the truck all the time. I try to use my old beater as my daily commuter. So it's not racking up a ton a miles.
@@ToothCracker If you're taking the truck offroad, I would switch out the stock cover for the ARB. It looks cool. With the gasket, it looks even easier to install than using the Permatex goop.
I see you did it already and likely have a different video for it, but always quick and smart to replace the axle breather with a tube relication kit. I tell this to anyone who buys a used SUV or truck. I have these same wheels on my Xterra btw and love them. Free little offset with stock suspension.
Just wondering, are you out of warranty? If not, why not bring it back to Nissan to have repaired? Seems to new of a truck to have a leak. Is this a common problem with Frontier's ?
Great Video, THANKS. I was told at the dealer it will VOID my warranty as aftermarket and UNAPPROVED PARTS. They recommended waiting until the warranty expires.
I do not like how the new cover does not just have the fill plug at the proper level. Why would I want to have to use a dip stick to fill it when it's so much easier just to fill until it comes out of the hole.
Thanks. It should be the same cover for 2024 and my 2023. If you order from ARB or Z1 offroad they both have the years it fits. I believe they should be identical. So far its holding up great.
Aren’t the differentials having failures? I’d bet if yours fails Nissan will blame the diff cover as voided warranty. I’m on Facebook frontier group and people (not everyone) are reporting differential failure around 60-80k
I replaced my 04 mustangs rear diff oil last October and it wasn’t that bad except for the bad rotten egg smell, I used royal purple 74-90w I believe, I wanted to get the 140 but since it’s a car that never tows it’s okay. I did buy a lube locker gasket for it but I instead went traditional and used the sealant, kept the gasket for the future because I’ve heard that gaskets aren’t as good as the factory sealant
I just recently got a new '23 pro 4x 3 months ago. I'm definitely not a gear head, but I want to get the most out of my truck, and make it last as long as possible. Is this an upgrade that you would recommend doing soon, or waiting until you notice the rear diff leaking? I don't drive my truck all the time. I try to use my old beater as my daily commuter. So it's not racking up a ton a miles.
If it isn't leaking I wouldn't worry about it. The breather mod I would invest in though. Apparently the stock breather corrodes and fails pretty easy. I also have a video on my channel of that as well.
@christianbearden28 it's not a huge deal that it leaks like mine was but it seems to be a big chunk of them that leak. Just cheap sealant they used i guess
I had a quick question about something that I haven't seen covered yet about these trucks up north in Canada. Do they have the auto stop start function that shuts the engine down when fully stopped at a red light? I ask because there is a button in the US model to turn this function off but it seems to be absent on the same spot on the Canadian trucks. I am in the market for one of these trucks soon and have been doing some research and noticed this. A quick comment, video or short on this would be helpful sir, thanks
@ebensteven8138 I think the auto start button is up in Canada now but it was one of the features taken out during the chip shortage. I bought mine early 2023 just before they were added back in
@rayangus4057 warranty is all under the dealership and nissans discretion. If they can deem that the specific part swapped out caused a issue they can void warranty. But they have to be able to prove it. Unless your dealership is really bad I'd say it wouldn't void anything
I get a slight vibration in the wheel only on the highway but that's only started after I added the bigger tires. Not sure if they're not balanced quite right or it it's just from the more aggressive tire on the pavement.
Dude, I'm back! I just did mine. Thanks to your video, it went like a charm. I was having the damndest time getting the sway bar to stay outta my workspace so I folded it up and zip tied it up to the spare tire chain to keep it out of the way. Worked like a dream. Seriously, I can't thank you enough for documenting!
Glad it helped out. So far mine is holding up strong.
@@CanadianCruisin what was your torque spec for those four bolts on the rear sway bar? Going to be installing mine soon and I thought that by pulling the rear sway bar away from the differential cover for better work space and getting the cover out and in with the ARB would be best. Thank you guys in advance for any info, can't seem to find it through online.
One of the, If not the best videos I have ever seen, Very thorough and complete Thank You.
@@robc.5745 thank you
Ohhhhhhhhh SHIT! Seek and ye shall find. I was asking about which you bought in your last video. Now I get to see you install it?! What a deal! Nice work you guys. Looking forward to doing mine.
The owners manual calls for Hypoid GL5 75-90. Why are you using 75-140?
I have a 2023 Frontier P4X and my manual says 75w-90 for the rear diff. 80-90w for front. I installed the Nissan Titan aluminum finned rear diff cover from Spicer and I used that Gasket, it is a nice gasket, can be re used to. I notice also that my OEM cover was not sealed correctly from factory.
I believe the 75w-90 is for the non p4x models. It's the c200 rear end if I remember right but I could be wrong
@@CanadianCruisin Yes, the nissan rear end (c200) uses the 75w-90 for diff oil. The Dana rear ends use the 75w-140. As your Pro-4x has a Dana part number you are correct with the diff oil you used. I think (I’m pretty sure) that if you have a locking diff, it’s a Dana axle (just in Nissan wrappings). Also, just an FYI tip, if you warm the oil first (put it in a bucket with hot water from your faucet or GENTLE heat from a space heater, etc) it’ll flow much easier when you go to put it in the rear end. Just be sure you wipe off any water.
@k1sfd1974 good to know thank you. And yeah now that you mention the locking diff I think you're right. That would be the difference
@@CanadianCruisin I looked again at my manual and it says 75w-90 for final drive rear axle. There is nothing listed for 75w-140. Nothing says M200 or M226 .
Rear end for 3rd gen Frontier, they all use M226. Only different is locker equipped and non locker equipped depending on the trim. They all use 75W-90. No more C200
Working in the gasket industry the most important thing is to properly bolt up the flange or in your case, the diff cover. I’m just wondering if I may have a superior gasket material made from a sample gasket and have our shop custom cut it on our water jet.
It really concerns me that Nissan didn’t take the time or effort to seal the differential cover. What other areas have they not put important attention to. Gasket and sealing integrity is paramount!!
That gasket is so cool. ARB diff cover should be every Pro-4X owners' first upgrade.
I just recently got a new '23 pro 4x 3 months ago. I'm definitely not a gear head, but I want to get the most out of my truck, and make it last as long as possible. Is this an upgrade that you would recommend doing soon, or waiting until you notice the rear diff leaking? I don't drive the truck all the time. I try to use my old beater as my daily commuter. So it's not racking up a ton a miles.
@@ToothCracker If you're taking the truck offroad, I would switch out the stock cover for the ARB. It looks cool. With the gasket, it looks even easier to install than using the Permatex goop.
Now I know what it is. Differential cover.
It's more of an assembly issues but Nissan is aware of this and fixes this with the right gasket that lasts... with no charge i think...
Part # for the dif cover please
I put the black one on w/ gasket! Appreciate video, it helped!
I see you did it already and likely have a different video for it, but always quick and smart to replace the axle breather with a tube relication kit. I tell this to anyone who buys a used SUV or truck. I have these same wheels on my Xterra btw and love them. Free little offset with stock suspension.
Just wondering, are you out of warranty? If not, why not bring it back to Nissan to have repaired? Seems to new of a truck to have a leak. Is this a common problem with Frontier's ?
Yes mine was slight leaking I had the dealership re seal morning major
My Diff on my 2010 Xterra Offroad is totally enclosed. There are no bolts to take off, no cover, just a drain plug and a fill plug.
That is really weird. Do you have the X trim with RWD only by chance?
Great Video, THANKS. I was told at the dealer it will VOID my warranty as aftermarket and UNAPPROVED PARTS. They recommended waiting until the warranty expires.
@@hppower7410 dealerships are all hit and miss. Some will allow it
Great video! What do you have for a bedliner... looking to get one for my new 2024. Thanks.
@@smasmith57 mine came with the spray in bedliner. And then I have a mat from Musolgy on top of that
How often do you do the diff fluids ? Just did my regular oil at 5k I’m wondering about all of the other fluids
I do not like how the new cover does not just have the fill plug at the proper level. Why would I want to have to use a dip stick to fill it when it's so much easier just to fill until it comes out of the hole.
The diff leak is caused by getting the diff breather clogged not a faulty housing.
I'm secretary waiting for my rear diff to start leaking so I can do this upgrade.... The red looks sick, I would definitely choose it over black.
Thanks. I'm glad I went with red once it was on the truck
The Dif cover is sold out = (
Loving the videos! Keep up the good work brother!
Appreciate that. Thank you 💪
Excellent how-to vid, thanks! What's the torque spec for the sway bar bolts?
If I remember right it was 96ft lbs
sick video....🤙🏼 I'd like to do this just for the color .... How do i find out which dif cover i need? I have a 2024 pro4x.... How she holding up?
Thanks. It should be the same cover for 2024 and my 2023. If you order from ARB or Z1 offroad they both have the years it fits. I believe they should be identical. So far its holding up great.
wouldn't a leak be covered under warranty?
Probably but I figured they would probably blame it on the lift and bigger tires so not worth my time. And now it looks way better as well
I wouldn't even worry... The first thing you should buy for any Pro-4X is the ARB diff cover. Robust cover.
Aren’t the differentials having failures? I’d bet if yours fails Nissan will blame the diff cover as voided warranty. I’m on Facebook frontier group and people (not everyone) are reporting differential failure around 60-80k
@@dohc1974 then I'll have to get a beefier one lol
@@dohc1974 The diff has been around forever…. I can’t imagine it failing at this point.
I replaced my 04 mustangs rear diff oil last October and it wasn’t that bad except for the bad rotten egg smell, I used royal purple 74-90w I believe, I wanted to get the 140 but since it’s a car that never tows it’s okay. I did buy a lube locker gasket for it but I instead went traditional and used the sealant, kept the gasket for the future because I’ve heard that gaskets aren’t as good as the factory sealant
Next time use the Valvoline diff oil, it comes in an easy squeeze bag.
Today's lesson: just go ahead and take the sway bar off.
I just recently got a new '23 pro 4x 3 months ago. I'm definitely not a gear head, but I want to get the most out of my truck, and make it last as long as possible. Is this an upgrade that you would recommend doing soon, or waiting until you notice the rear diff leaking? I don't drive my truck all the time. I try to use my old beater as my daily commuter. So it's not racking up a ton a miles.
If it isn't leaking I wouldn't worry about it. The breather mod I would invest in though. Apparently the stock breather corrodes and fails pretty easy. I also have a video on my channel of that as well.
@@CanadianCruisin Thanks man!
Would the leak not have been covered by the warranty? Love your channel!
nice diff cover i like upgrade sheet metal sucks good bang fer buck
What is your lift? Will to bottle fit under there with stock height? That's a nice looking cover! Reasonable price for the upgrade.
dude i might have to do this mod on my brand new pro4x
So is this happening in all of these? It seems like it’s happening a lot. It has changed my mind on buying one.
@christianbearden28 it's not a huge deal that it leaks like mine was but it seems to be a big chunk of them that leak. Just cheap sealant they used i guess
FYI all third gens irrespective of trim or locking rear use the M226 rear end.
Thanks I’m doing it
That's about as thorough as it gets, nice job.
Could you use that seal on the old cover or is the old cover just no good?
@joedifranco1659 the pattern is all the same so it should work just as well on the old cover.
I had a quick question about something that I haven't seen covered yet about these trucks up north in Canada. Do they have the auto stop start function that shuts the engine down when fully stopped at a red light? I ask because there is a button in the US model to turn this function off but it seems to be absent on the same spot on the Canadian trucks. I am in the market for one of these trucks soon and have been doing some research and noticed this. A quick comment, video or short on this would be helpful sir, thanks
Also, your friends torque wrench is cool can you you ask him the model and where to get it thanks!
@ebensteven8138 I think the auto start button is up in Canada now but it was one of the features taken out during the chip shortage. I bought mine early 2023 just before they were added back in
@@ebensteven8138 it's a snap on torque wrench. They're pricey but pretty cool.
If you get a 2022 or early 2023 model they don’t have start/stop at all.
Not under warranty? Extended warranty?
How did you get the last diff bolt out?
I dropped the swaybar out of the way
10-4
Where did you order the gasket?
@@TheSouthPaw I ordered it right from lubelocker
Just a question, With all the mods you have done. Why you still using the OEM bumpstops?
It's on the list to upgrade. I couldn't find any I really liked at the time I lifted the truck.
@@CanadianCruisin Thanks for the videos and all the info you provide. Truck looks great. I just ordered the parts for my truck lift.
Solid cover but ARB put WAY too much thought into the redundant drain plug and dipstick.
Does this void warranty?
@rayangus4057 warranty is all under the dealership and nissans discretion. If they can deem that the specific part swapped out caused a issue they can void warranty. But they have to be able to prove it. Unless your dealership is really bad I'd say it wouldn't void anything
The same one I got!
It looks so good.
hey quick question. do you have any vibration in your steering wheel (over 60 mph) when driving on highway/city?
I get a slight vibration in the wheel only on the highway but that's only started after I added the bigger tires. Not sure if they're not balanced quite right or it it's just from the more aggressive tire on the pavement.
So many details
Very Nice