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Jan 11, 2017 | 12:05 PM

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97-psd

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From: knoxville, tn

Here is the pic

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Jan 11, 2017 | 02:39 PM

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knottyrope

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From: Bahstun

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Originally Posted by helifixer

the load in my signature is 27,000 lbs from Grand Junction to central AZ in the summer 100+ degrees and my rear end never went over 190, my trans would climb up over 250.
towing my 5th wheel from San Diego through death valley in June it never went over 190, 120 degrees

That's enough to convince me I don't need a special cover.
Never saw one on a military vehicle I was behind.
I have replaced cracked aluminum ones. Steel ones just dent.

I just cant figure out why doing it with exception of more oil, sight glass maybe and a drain plug.

Jan 11, 2017 | 03:38 PM

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nossliw

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Originally Posted by helifixer

Not to disagree, my experience is from hauling double and a few triple tandems gooseneck trailers from Black forest CO, to Silverthorne over Eisenhower on a DRW Sterling 10.5 with 4.30s , maybe 60-70 degree days. Loads were logged timber 24-28,000 lbs scale verified. This is not a GROSS weight, including the truck we weighed in over 30k everytime. I could get the diff to 235 degrees within 10 minutes up I70, and it was hard to drop it much, seen more than that as well.

Trans stayed at 225-230 with a 6.0 cooler and upsized lines. I will agree a deep finned trans pan does nothing for temp, but the additional 6 qts can be nice.

I will agree 90% of them out there are for looks....

Jan 11, 2017 | 04:53 PM

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fordman67

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Originally Posted by 97-psd

Here is the pic

That one is affordable at 60-80$ and I will have one on my new doolie diff. Y? Cause bad a$$ness...
I'm not making excuses,just smoke

Jan 11, 2017 | 06:30 PM

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97-psd

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From: knoxville, tn

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Originally Posted by nossliw

I will agree 90% of them out there are for looks....

And they do look good!

If mine hadn't been free then I probably wouldn't have put one on it. But I do like how it looks

Jan 11, 2017 | 07:27 PM

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knottyrope

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From: Bahstun

So you do like you read end to look nice and spiffy? do you wax back there too or go natural?

Some call bumpy or lumpy rear ends speed bumps aka hemi roids

Jan 11, 2017 | 08:09 PM

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97-psd

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From: knoxville, tn

My rear end looks spiffy all on its's own. So...el natural

Jan 11, 2017 | 10:06 PM

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z31freakify

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I was thinking of adding one for looks but the huge 44 gallon fuel tank covers the whole pumpkin lol....

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Jan 16, 2017 | 07:39 AM

#24

Airstreamer67

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I bought a G2 aluminum cover because it has a drain for easy oil changes. It sure is purdy.

Also put a LubeLocker gasket for when I need to take it off for inspection and cleaning.

Mar 13, 2017 | 10:09 PM

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ChrisMelton78

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Originally Posted by 97-psd

Here is the pic

Hey bud. By chance, can you tell me how much longer the bolts need to be compared to stock?

Mar 14, 2017 | 07:10 AM

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Shawn MacAnanny

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Originally Posted by ChrisMelton78

Hey bud. By chance, can you tell me how much longer the bolts need to be compared to stock?

Everywhere i read said 1 1/4" 5/16 bolts but i got away with 1" using a lube locker gasket. Lowes sells them in stainless for like $1 each. I used regular bolt heads not the allen hex cap ones

Mar 14, 2017 | 12:39 PM

#27

SNOWR8R

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From: NV side of Tahoe

I'd love to put some Mag Hytecs on mine. Diipstick/fill tube, drain plug, and an o-ring seal. No more sloppy RTV is worth it to me!

Mar 14, 2017 | 04:36 PM

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fordman67

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Originally Posted by knottyrope

but then you need a pump

Not if the outlet was properly placed in relationship to the ring gear.
Explore model t oiling system. It could work.

Mar 14, 2017 | 06:06 PM

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Shawn MacAnanny

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From: Felton, Delaware

you'd probably just be better off zip tying an electric fan on the cover over the fins

Mar 14, 2017 | 06:35 PM

#30

97-psd

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From: knoxville, tn

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Originally Posted by Shawn MacAnanny

Everywhere i read said 1 1/4" 5/16 bolts but i got away with 1" using a lube locker gasket. Lowes sells them in stainless for like $1 each. I used regular bolt heads not the allen hex cap ones

I believe 1 1/4 are what I used as well

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