New Rear diff cover and fluid change

[mpk1996]

In my recent run of maintenance, my next project will be changing out my rear diff fluid

Since I like to do upgrades while doing maintenance, I figured I would put a new rear diff cover on.

this one from Ruff Stuff looks pretty good.

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R2486-A.html

 

[EmbDriver]

I like it!

 

[Wfo]

I went with a spicer cover which is Ford Performance.

 

[EricM]

I'd buy one with a drain plug, or at least an o-ring seal. Doing silicone every time you change fluid sucks donkey balls. That thing looks strong as hell though. If I was dragging it across rocks, that looks like a very good choice- much more so than any cast iron/aluminum cover.

 

[Dane]

I like the AFE one. Beefy, heat fins, drain bolt, O-ring, and a spot for a temperature sending unit

 

[mpk1996]

I think this is the ticket for sure. seems like a good price compared to whats out there as well. throw some cerakote on there, and it will be pretty for sure

 

[MEATSWORD]

It's not a bad cover, but I would lean toward the Spicer cover for a few bucks less...

 

[COBRA90GT]

If you're gonna swap it out, definitely get one that has a drain (and fill - duh) plug - it will make future rear diff fluid drain/fills easy as pie !

 

[zombiekiller]

do yourself a favor and skip the fancy cover. Buy a foutz skid, roll with the stock cover and laugh at the dude with the fancy diff cover when you motor by him on trail while he tries to figure out how to fix the differential whose cover just got peeled off by a rock...

this is my rear axle. The factory fluid capacity worked just fine for me. it will work fine for you. I double dare you to run your truck harder than mine to prove that an extra 1/2 quart of gear oil makes a difference. triple dog dare ya!

 

[mpk1996]

It’s not really about the extra capacity. Looks stronger. And I’m a sucker for a nice custom welded fabricated look!

Same reason I put fabricated valve covers on the race car!

But I do like the rear skid. Might need to do both!