Ford Performance Rear Diff cover

[Sunchild714]

I would use the new bolts since they’re designed for the cover. If they don’t provide a torque spec in the instructions, I would torque the bolts to the factory spec of 33 lb-ft.

Thanks man. Maybe I should have read the actual instructions. They specify using the new bolts and torquing to 20-25 ft lbs.

 

[Sunchild714]

For the record, got my Ford Performance cover with Lube Locker gasket on yesterday. I used the new bolts and torqued them to 20, then 22, then ultimately 24 ft lbs. No issues with broken bolts and so far no leaks.

 

[JohnyPython]

Salty roads took its toll on my diff cover. I think it’s a powdercoat because it was peeling off and paint stripper wouldn’t touch it.



Decided to get it blasted:



I was gonna used epoxy paint but I decided to use POR-15. After etching and POR-15 rust inhibitor:




Finally, I decided to get fancy and go with Ford Corporate Blue engine enamel:



Anybody have any ideas for a nameplate? The Dana Spicer nameplate is faded.

I will post an update after I get the cover back on.

 

[Bozz]

I would get a custom nameplate made up. Or you can get a Dana Spicer -

Dana Spicer Parts - Replacement Parts - Replacement Differential Cover Tags

Dana Spicer Parts - Replacement Parts - Replacement Differential Cover Tags

danaproparts.com

 

[JohnyPython]

All buttoned up and filled with fresh gear oil.



I really like the colour. Just hope the paint holds up thru the winters. I’ll keep you posted.

 

[R Level]

Hey Gdog... my friend. Here it is.

Cheers

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What year is your Raptor?

 

[goblues38]

Yikes....mine has Been on for 25k miles over about 2 years. I am garaged, and my diff cover still looks brand new.

I too used the new bolts, except for one. Had a torque wrench malfunction and broke a head off. luckily, was able to easily extract the broken one and just used an old bolt. lock tight on all the bolts

 

[BaseModelRaptor]

FYI the broken bolts issue is also common with the Jeep Wrangler. I remember many posts about bolts snapping during a diff service/cover swap.

 

[thatJeepguy]

FYI the broken bolts issue is also common with the Jeep Wrangler. I remember many posts about bolts snapping during a diff service/cover swap.

The bolts snap before you strip the shit out of your housing. Absolutely no reason to obsess over this . Use new or old an tq them to 22 ftlbs with loctite. If yr good with rtv or have lube locker gasket it wont leak.

 

[BaseModelRaptor]

The bolts snap before you strip the shit out of your housing. Absolutely no reason to obsess over this . Use new or old an tq them to 22 ftlbs with loctite. If yr good with rtv or have lube locker gasket it wont leak.

Yeah that's not true because some snap when removing them. I've read others have snapped possibly from left over rtv creating additional pressure in the bolt hole. I'm sure there are a number of explanations.