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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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Default Diff cover upgrade

Ok I cant find any info and I don't know much about rear ends
so excuse my ignorance But why? What is the point of installing
an after market diff cover?
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Chrome ones look pretty, ribbed aluminium is supposed dissipates the heat of the oil, and unless the old cover is rusted and leaking.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Yeah ok... I have a feeling this is regarding my last post the reason I was wanting to upgrade my differential covers is because I was changing out my gearing and thought a nice new cover would give it that aftermarket off road touch plus some of those are super strong the rear end is not a problem i was wondering if the front end differential could be replaced with one becuase on my truck its like one solid piece on the front end not the rear end where theres the circulure cover.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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On the front the diff cover is actually part of the axle assembly and cannot be changed.
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