Are differential covers worth it?

Are differential covers worth it?

Benefits. Strength: Having a stronger differential cover can provide extra safety for pickup owners with high-horsepower engines or for those who head off-road. Many aftermarket covers are thicker than factory covers, sporting additional cross bracing for improved strength and cooling.

What does a rear differential cover do?

In addition to providing access for changing gear lube, differential covers help dissipate heat that can damage differentials, and they protect gears from contaminants like dirt and water, as well as rocks and other large obstacles encountered when off-roading.

Are all Dana 60 diff covers the same?

You need a slightly different diff cover. The Ford Super Duty Dana 60 diff cover has the same bolt pattern as a standard Dana 60. However, the Ford axle requires a shallow cover to clear the steering linkage.

Should I upgrade my differential cover?

An upgraded differential cover allows for you to carry more gear fluid oil. This extra fluid equals greater diff cooling. An aftermarket diff cover can also provide heavy, duty protection for your axle parts. This is a common impact point especially for those that like to take their rig off road.

Are flat back diff covers bad?

“Flat-back diff covers do harm,” says Banks. “They do harm to the lube because they just work the living hell out of it. The fluid dynamics that the OEs have in the stock diff cover shape, you need to pay attention to that; it’s that way for a reason.”

Are Dana 60 and 70 diff covers the same?

It can be very difficult to tell a Dana 60 from a Dana 70, as they have nearly identical covers with exactly the same bolt pattern. The Dana 60 flange height is approximately 1″ high. The Dana 70 flange height is about 1¼” high.

What did Dana 60 rear come in?

The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover.

How do I know if I have a rear differential?

Without an ID tag, differentials are identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.

What does an upgraded differential cover do?

Are aluminum diff covers worth it?

The first being the material itself: aluminum covers will expend heat very well. Aluminum also has a weight advantage. Compared to steel or iron ones, diff covers made of aluminum are also significantly lighter. A second way that a cover can help keep things cool is by design.