Tapping drain plug into front Diff?

*Vozar* · 12-20-2003, 06:39 PM

Everyone knows getting the fluid changed in the front diff is a PITA . I know some one out there has at least tried this and was wondering if it was was possible. Is it hard to tap a drain plug in the front diff if you have the right equipment?. Whats the best place to put it.? ANyone done it yet or have any pics of one tapped? I am serious about doing this and could use the help. Thanks, Matt

*Vozar* · 12-25-2003, 12:21 AM

come on, someone has had to have done this

Hotweels · 12-25-2003, 10:00 AM

I have only been under the front end of a 95+ explorer once and i dont remember what it even look's like BUT! i dont imagin a drain plug would be that hard to install, just get a decent size pipe fitting plug and the corosponding tap and have at er... my only concern would be getting drill shavings inside the pumpkin so i would highly recomend you remove the whole 3rd member first.
I was thinking about doing this on my 92's D35 TTB but i found a better soloution

*hvac man* · 12-25-2003, 12:47 PM

I almost did the same thing when I still had my TTB under there. I was installing my front ARB and thought what the hell, why not put a drain in there. I was going to use a brass pipe fitting and drill and tap the hole but I couldn't fine the fitting I wanted at 9:30 pm so I just put the thing back together and then sold the TTB a few months later

It is posible and fairly easy to do. Just make sure you mark where the crossmember is and stay away from it and you'll be golden.

*Vozar* · 12-25-2003, 11:43 PM

cool,thanks for the help guys, Matt

12-20-2003, 06:39 PM	#1
Vozar Was Fordbeast98 Murfreesboro,Tennessee Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 835 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Tapping drain plug into front Diff? Everyone knows getting the fluid changed in the front diff is a PITA . I know some one out there has at least tried this and was wondering if it was was possible. Is it hard to tap a drain plug in the front diff if you have the right equipment?. Whats the best place to put it.? ANyone done it yet or have any pics of one tapped? I am serious about doing this and could use the help. Thanks, Matt __________________ 99.5 F-250 ecsb 4x4 (FOR SALE) 2000 f-250 rclb 2wd 6spd 1994 explorer 4x4 1-tons,42's,302,c-6,1356/205 1998 explorer(in pieces) 2003 explorer 4dr eddie bauer(wifes) www.dixiecrawlers.com www.swampsdiesel.com

12-25-2003, 12:21 AM	#2
Vozar Was Fordbeast98 Murfreesboro,Tennessee Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 835 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	come on, someone has had to have done this __________________ 99.5 F-250 ecsb 4x4 (FOR SALE) 2000 f-250 rclb 2wd 6spd 1994 explorer 4x4 1-tons,42's,302,c-6,1356/205 1998 explorer(in pieces) 2003 explorer 4dr eddie bauer(wifes) www.dixiecrawlers.com www.swampsdiesel.com

12-25-2003, 10:00 AM	#3
Hotweels Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB '92 EB Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 721 Vehicle Specs	I have only been under the front end of a 95+ explorer once and i dont remember what it even look's like BUT! i dont imagin a drain plug would be that hard to install, just get a decent size pipe fitting plug and the corosponding tap and have at er... my only concern would be getting drill shavings inside the pumpkin so i would highly recomend you remove the whole 3rd member first. I was thinking about doing this on my 92's D35 TTB but i found a better soloution __________________ D44/9" open/spool 36" TSL SX's Warn 8274 C5-B&M Megashifter 5.0 Speed Density swap done an running.

12-25-2003, 12:47 PM	#4
hvac man Elite Explorer Rifle, CO 93 Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,153 Vehicle Specs	I almost did the same thing when I still had my TTB under there. I was installing my front ARB and thought what the hell, why not put a drain in there. I was going to use a brass pipe fitting and drill and tap the hole but I couldn't fine the fitting I wanted at 9:30 pm so I just put the thing back together and then sold the TTB a few months later It is posible and fairly easy to do. Just make sure you mark where the crossmember is and stay away from it and you'll be golden. __________________ '94 XLT 4 door- let the adventure begin! 93 Explorer 2-door with some mods R.I.P. '96 Toyota 4runner SR5

12-25-2003, 11:43 PM	#5
Vozar Was Fordbeast98 Murfreesboro,Tennessee Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 835 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	cool,thanks for the help guys, Matt __________________ 99.5 F-250 ecsb 4x4 (FOR SALE) 2000 f-250 rclb 2wd 6spd 1994 explorer 4x4 1-tons,42's,302,c-6,1356/205 1998 explorer(in pieces) 2003 explorer 4dr eddie bauer(wifes) www.dixiecrawlers.com www.swampsdiesel.com