Fluids to change before installing skids

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I received my BIO skids yesterday. They're just simply awesome! Before i go ahead and install them, I wanted to confirm with you guys that i'm not missing anything regarding fluid changing. (it's just a lot easier to do now than having to remove the skids and then doing it. My stock skids are already off.)

Engine oil, Front diff fluid, t-case...

When do you change tranny fluid and is it easily done by yourself? I know that on the FJ i used to have, apparently it was near impossible. Also... is there a center diff fluid change? I have not read anywhere about it, but i figure that since there is a center diff lock, perhaps there's a center diff that requires fluid changing. i dunno.:confused:
 
All depends on your mileage and change interval. Transfer case is there and you can drop the fluid out of the tranny pan and replace but the is not considered a full change, it will remove about three quarts. The tranny deal is something I don on a regular basis to keep fresh fluids in there.
 
I agree on the drive shafts' u-joints and slip joints...

Center diff = transfer case.

Steve
 
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