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Mar 20, 2012 | 10:57 PM

Ian123

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custom differential cover

Ford Sterling 10.25/10.50 - Chrome Differential Cover

The price almost seems too good to be true (compared to mag-hytec or ats), but I like how you can get them custom made to have drain and fill plugs, plus I just like chrome. Is there any disadvantage to me getting one of these? Anything special about the factory Ford cover that this might not have? Thanks in advance

EDIT: I'm an idiot, thought I was in the Super Duty section of the forum. If this is off topic mods can feel free to move it

Mar 21, 2012 | 05:49 AM

npccpartsman

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I don't know if you're aware that you can get the finned cast aluminum factory cover from the 08+ trucks that fits perfectly also. It's a very reasonable price and looks pretty sharp IMHO.

Mar 21, 2012 | 09:06 AM

satcom40

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npccpartsman do u know the part # for that Diff cover.

Mar 21, 2012 | 01:11 PM

bpounds

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You will find the p/n in this thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...with-pics.html

Mar 21, 2012 | 02:36 PM

BPofMD

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I've been thinking about sticking a cover on mine that has a bung for a temp sensor. Anyone know what "NORMAL" temp is for the rear grease?

Since I installed the Scan Gauge, I have a tranny gauge that is duplicated that I wanna use for the rear end. I tow a 5'er and wanna keep an eye out for that temp.

Mar 21, 2012 | 05:13 PM

cartmanea

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I'm not crazy about the "bling" factor of having it chromed, but to each his own. That looks like a chromed oem cover, the aluminum finned covers offer better cooling and some increase the capacity. Just get the '08+ finned aluminum oem cover for around $55 and call it good.