Ford Performance Diff Cover

[Gary E]

That low torque spec is to protect the gasket from distorting. A standard sheet metal cover will start to bend and dent in at the bolt holes at those pressures. The cover isn't a structural component so it doesn't need a lot of clamping force, just needs not to leak.

It is when it's a girdled cover.

 

[Gdog]

I will tell you guys this much the Ford pre diff cover is twice as stout as stock . No sheet metal

 

[Gary E]

I will tell you guys this much the Ford pre diff cover is twice as stout as stock . No sheet metal

I concur. The T/A Performance cover I utilized has a gasket flange thickness that is 3/4" thick

 

[B E N]

It is when it's a girdled cover.

Girdled cover on a 9.75... why? The carrier is massive, have you ever seen one broken, gears chewed, inner bearings fail? Maybe I am wrong but this seems like putting chocolate pudding on top of an exquisite mousse, it might make it stand out but doesn't seem necessary.


I could see trussing one if you were on the extreme end, the tubes are a bit thin.

 

[Gary E]

Girdled cover on a 9.75... why? The carrier is massive, have you ever seen one broken, gears chewed, inner bearings fail? Maybe I am wrong but this seems like putting chocolate pudding on top of an exquisite mousse, it might make it stand out but doesn't seem necessary.


I could see trussing one if you were on the extreme end, the tubes are a bit thin.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion (which you often give). I don't eat chocolate, so I can't relate to your analogy.

Most aftermarket parts are not neccessary, including added oil capacity, bump stops, exhaust systems, leaf springs, shocks, cold air intakes and more.

 

[hamster]

You are certainly entitled to your opinion (which you often give). I don't eat chocolate, so I can't relate to your analogy.

Most aftermarket parts are not neccessary, including added oil capacity, bump stops, exhaust systems, leaf springs, shocks, cold air intakes and more.

Not a change I have made was really #needed"...."wanted" is a whole other topic.

 

[B E N]

Most aftermarket parts are not neccessary, including added oil capacity, bump stops, exhaust systems, leaf springs, shocks, cold air intakes and more.

Items in bold correct actual weaknesses or help the performance of the truck.

 

[Gary E]

Items in bold correct actual weaknesses or help the performance of the truck.

As does all of the others.

It's all a matter of opinion.

 

[Husky44]

I went with the Spicer cover to save some cash. Only replaced the stock because I'm **** about maintenance
and wanted to replace the fluid at 50k. It's a heavy (weight wise) cover. I don't care what badge it has or it's appearance.
I glued (ultra black) the gasket on the cover a few days prior and cut the heads off two 5/16 bolts to use as guides while installing
(too old to hold up and start the bolts).

 

[Marspool]

All of my mods are completely unnecessary, but they look sooo good. You can see my Ford Performance cover if you zoom in, it adds at least 5HP