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Oct 27, 2012 | 05:46 PM

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Aluminum Diff Cover(s)

any good leads on some good covers?

Oct 27, 2012 | 06:26 PM

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You only want to do the rear, it's what needs the cooling. Aluminum on the front, not so great. Try auto parts resellers from wrecking yards, compare to buying over the counter. I believe the 6.4 almost all got the aluminum covers. There are also some aftermarket you can buy at parts stores. I haven't bothered here where it's mostly so cold, it's not an issue for me. If you are dong max towing frequently I can see some benefit though.

Oct 27, 2012 | 06:29 PM

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I have seen the ford aluminum finned cover on Ebay for like $50...

Oct 27, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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anyone have pics of the 2011 6.7 aluminum cover?

Oct 27, 2012 | 07:41 PM

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Oct 27, 2012 | 07:42 PM

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anyone have pics of the 2011 6.7 aluminum cover?

isnt it the same as the 08+?

Oct 27, 2012 | 07:43 PM

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They didn't put em on the 12's for some reason. Guess they didnt figure they needed em

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Oct 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM

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Cost more than a stamped steel.

Well ya, but and if it was crucial it would have it. And since it's likely not, it went

Oct 28, 2012 | 06:32 AM

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I think the rear end was determined to not get as hot as they thought it would in the 08-10's.

I'd switch though if you tow long distances and tow pretty heavy. Especially in the hotter climates.

Oct 28, 2012 | 09:15 PM

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They didn't put em on the 12's for some reason. Guess they didnt figure they needed em

That's interesting. My '12 has an aluminum finned diff cover.

Oct 28, 2012 | 09:17 PM

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That's interesting. My '12 has an aluminum finned diff cover.

guessing its a job 1 with a composite oil pan...

Oct 28, 2012 | 09:27 PM

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guessing its a job 1 with a composite oil pan...

Yes it is.

Oct 28, 2012 | 09:30 PM

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im good without the composite pan (unless is had a threaded drain plug somehow, but thats neither here nor there) but im kinda wanting the aluminum covers now. anyone know about Mag-Hytec covers? they seem like the ticket...