Ford Performance rear diff cover

[thatJeepguy]

So on my first 2 covers (2017 and 2020), I used the gasket and bolts that came with the cover....no problems. However, I decided to try the Lubelocker gasket after taking a look at how it was made. Looks way better than the one that came with the cover. Also got the ARP Differential Cover Bolt in SS. On the 2017 I just slapped it on and the FP label looked that crap after couple of years. For the one on the 2020, I coated it and it held up better. Posted this pic somewhere and it is 4+ years old in this pic.

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So while waiting for decent weather to install the one on the 2024, I mixed up some clear expoxy and sealed the label. First I leveled it all up. Came out pretty good so will see how this does after a few years. And yes I have too much time on my hands.

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Fantastic idea! I just hit my cover with an aggressive wax based undercoat each year . Its ductile iron and will rust like a mf’r if the finish is penetrated.

 

[hamster]

That came out great! Any particular recommendation on epoxy resin to use?

Not a resin expert. Used something I got from Amazon for cheap. It said it would get rid of bubbles without any heat.....did pretty good but had to hit it quickly with a torch. But if don't have a torch, the minor bubbles would not have mattered under the truck.

 

[hamster]

Fantastic idea! I just hit my cover with an aggressive wax based undercoat each year . Its ductile iron and will rust like a mf’r if the finish is penetrated.

I use Amsoil MPHD under the truck, but for some reason never thought to hit the cover....good idea.

 

[JohnyPython]

My cover looked like shiiiiit after a few years in the salt belt. The coating started bubbling and peeling.



I painted it Ford blue




I’m gonna change the bolts to ARP.

 

[91Eunos]

I bought the Spicer version, and just jumped to the inevitable end state by simply removing the stick-on label entirely! LoL

 

[hamster]

I bought the Spicer version, and just jumped to the inevitable end state by simply removing the stick-on label entirely! LoL


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I would have done the same if I had known that the FP one changed from rivets to just a stick on. Oh well....I will do that 5 years from now on my next Raptor.

 

[V6Raptor]

Planning to do the swap myself over the weekend.

For those that used the ARP bolts @hamster @roger7254 , what did you torque the bolts too? I’m seeing from research ranges as low as 15 to 33 ft/lbs.

Looking over my stock cover, looks like I’ll need to reuse at least 2 OEM bolts as they have the external stud to attach the lines to. Same torque for those as the ARP bolts?

 

[Gsteve]

Report back about any hassles. I’ll be doing mine soon. Where did you find the best deal in a cover

 

[hamster]

Planning to do the swap myself over the weekend.

For those that used the ARP bolts @hamster @roger7254 , what did you torque the bolts too? I’m seeing from research ranges as low as 15 to 33 ft/lbs.

Looking over my stock cover, looks like I’ll need to reuse at least 2 OEM bolts as they have the external stud to attach the lines to. Same torque for those as the ARP bolts?

Haha. Mine sitting in the garage....on my list.

 

[V6Raptor]

Haha. Mine sitting in the garage....on my list.

lol I guess I’ll let you know