Front diff cover mod.

[Winchester30]

*********?

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Any decent muffler shop can weld that on for a guy as well. Usually cash!

 

[pastorwug]

Gives proof of what my wife has told me about my guns - "You need that like you need another *********!"

Guess she was right!

 

[REX111]

Dropped it off at the powder coaters today. We’ll see when I get it back. I’ll post pics once it’s installed.

 

[Guy]

I saw it used on a regular 4x4 F150 and it was a tight fit but it did fit.

@Guy Have you installed this cover or know anyone that has, Gen1? I thought there were clearance issues. For confirmation we are talking fro differential.

This, I think, will also work.

https://www.americantrucks.com/bm-cast-differential-cover-88in-9716-all.html

I think the front diff is the same 8.8” cover as the old generation rear diff.

 

[Augster]

Most any Ford 8.8 diff cover should fit.

Spicer makes a nodular iron 8.8 differential cover that's low-profile, which I bought from RockAuto



I used a LubeLocker gasket and there's been no leaks





The housing clears the steering rack just fine.

 

[pastorwug]

NICE! Did you go with the OEM gear lube viscosity, or _____________ ?

 

[Augster]

NICE! Did you go with the OEM gear lube viscosity, or _____________ ?

OEM, Motorcraft 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant.

 

[JAQ51]

Friction modifier?

 

[Augster]

Friction modifier?

For the front Torsen LSD? None as it's all helical-gear which provides differential action; no clutch packs involved whatsover.