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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: STL
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Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
Is there an aftermarket rear differential cover for our cars?
The stock one is just stamped steel w/o a drain plug, right? I thought I heard someone mention a kit to tap a drain plug into the stocker ... I'll look into that if its the only option. I'm about to swap out the fluids and would like to change it up if possible. Thanks! --- |
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Wichita Falls,Tx
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
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I'm kinda surprised PML doesn't offer one. Last edited by USAZR1; 09-15-2014 at 11:26 PM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
Yeah, PML is where I just got one for the SRT8 Jeep I have.
Its a Dana 44 in the rear? Anything make it different than any other Dana 44? They have a low, high , and top fill version http://www.yourcovers.com/diffcover_6057.php --- Last edited by alwayscode390; 09-15-2014 at 11:31 PM. |
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Marcos CA
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
drop down on one knee and you'll know why it isn't just a cover.
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
Yeah I really should have gotten under the car before making this thread but its dark out right now ... I may get under there tomorrow.
I found a good thread from last year on how to drill/tap the stock cover. http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?...ight=dana+rear |
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
I've been told about the "batwing" mounts , I need to see them for myself to understand how it mounts the rear-end to the frame.
I guess that scratches the idea of the D44 covers from PML HAHAHA --- |
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Marcos CA
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: STL
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
Ahhh ok, I see the wings LOL
 I didn't realize those were connected to the cover vs the actual housing though. Thanks! I found a tap kit too , is this the only one available? http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z50000050~~~ |
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09-16-2014
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland, IL
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
Had a drain plug installed w last gear change.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Wichita Falls,Tx
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Re: Aftermarket Differential Cover or drain plug mod? ---
Dang,talk about brain fade! Can't believe I forgot about that "little" detail,Mike.
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