Aluminum Diff Cover(s)
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'11, job 1, 3.55 e locker, SRW, alum diff cover...lol
Those poor guys on the line must have nightmares of if they got the right parts on the right trucks all the time. "Did I put the steel diff cover on the job 2 with DRW or the aluminum?"
Those poor guys on the line must have nightmares of if they got the right parts on the right trucks all the time. "Did I put the steel diff cover on the job 2 with DRW or the aluminum?"
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While I agree that they look cool and add capacity, I think that the ROI is minimal at best. I changed my '06 to a '08 aluminum, but mainly because I thought it looked cool. I tow heavy once a month or so, and figured that it would be worth $50. I can't say it'd be worth the $200 for a Mag-Hytec though.
I WOULD consider putting one of their pans on the trans, but again, I think it would really be overkill. I've never had the tranny even get remotely hot, so no need for better cooling.
I WOULD consider putting one of their pans on the trans, but again, I think it would really be overkill. I've never had the tranny even get remotely hot, so no need for better cooling.
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I have to disagree TexasA&M while the mag does cost more if you plan on keeping this truck and doing the services yourself its worth every penny. On my 97 I added the 08 cover and 100k miles later you have to remove the cover and scrape off the black sealant again. Kinda a pain and you cannot get a hose in the fill hole to suck out the fluid. Just sharing my experience and when this one hits 100k Ill be putting a mag on. Besides the full synthetic 75-140 is the expensive part. mmmmm added capacity = even more $$$ plus the cover..... Oh my haha
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The drain plug is nice, but I think it's important to pull the cover each time you change the fluid anyway in order to check the gears, etc. To each his own, but there are LOTS and LOTS of rear ends out there with hundreds of thousands of miles on them using a rusted stamped cover.
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while i havent installed one on mine i have seen this one in person and seems well made.
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