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Jan 29, 2016 | 07:46 PM

swampthing

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From: mt. pleasant pa

front dana 60 cover

was looking into putting a chrome cover on the 97 f350 will a rear dana 60 cover work on the front or are the diffrent

Jan 29, 2016 | 08:53 PM

Diesel_Brad

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it depends on the depth of the cover. They re the same bolt pattern but if the cover is too deep, it will hit the steering linkage. but with just a cheap chrome cover you should be fine. I suggest looking at Kentrol for a stainless cover

Jan 30, 2016 | 06:08 AM

swampthing

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ok thanks will check that out

Jan 30, 2016 | 06:38 AM

tjc transport

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i would not bother, them chrome covers ALWAYS leak. the only way i have ever gotten them to seal halfway decent it to take a grinder to the gasket surface and grind all the chrome off to bare steel.
and then i had to goop the crap out of the gaskets with silicone to make them seal.
now granted this was mostly done on oil pans to stop the leak. i only had one truck with a chrome diff cover come in the shop and it was also leaking.

Jan 30, 2016 | 08:48 AM

'89F2urd

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taking tjc's dislike a step further, they don't stay chrome for long...unless you live in arizona

Jan 30, 2016 | 09:58 AM

Nothing Special

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My Bronco came to me with a chrome diff cover on the front Dana 44. Personally I'd never choose to put one on, but I haven't had any leaks and it isn't very rusty, so it's not giving me any reason to replace it either.