o ring in sx2/sx3/cougar diffs

[spud31]

Guys
Does anybody run the o ring on the thrust race end of the schuy diff used in sx2/sx3/cougar?
ive just rebuilt mine an noticed even when greased the o ring gives extra resistance to diff action.
Is it supposed to do this i wonder?

Thanks

spud

[ian h]

Don't use it mate.

[h0m3sy]

Think its a case of personal preference Spud, I run it in my Cougar with no problems, but at the same time, as Ian said, a lot of guys don't use it. So it's whatever suits yourself really. Think it may be more of an issue with the 4WD.

[feniks]

I never use them as they make the dif a bit stur , if u remove it the diff is more free . and you actualy dont need it as I drive a lot in dirt and clay and so and the presure baering stays clean .

[spud31]

Thanks guys had a chat with TC at schuy today and he said he dosent run it either so will take em out.
Diff much smoother without