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Apr 30, 2017 | 06:43 PM

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Hardware for OEM diff cover?

So. I ordered the OEM 08+ aluminum rear diff cover and reusable gasket. I'd like to get the hardware ahead of time and wanted to know what people have used with the thicker reusable gasket and lock washers. Everything will be stainless. They say 1-1/4" for length but with lock washers and the gasket will I need to go to 1-1/2" has anyone done this combination?

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Apr 30, 2017 | 07:05 PM

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I just bought the last set of these:

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They work fine at 1.25" with lock washers. They are not torqued on super tight, so I wouldn't over think it too much.

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Apr 30, 2017 | 07:10 PM

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I went to the hardware store and bought stainless Allen head cap screws and washers

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Apr 30, 2017 | 07:52 PM

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Thanks guys. The only thing I was wondering is if there will be enough threads with the reusable gasket (approx. 3/16") and the lockwqshers (1/8").

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Apr 30, 2017 | 10:29 PM

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I didn't put lock washers on mine 3 years ago...and they are still on there and tight. The bolts I just bought in the link above are for someone else who is switching covers, and he isn't using lock washers, either.

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I used 1 1/4" 5/16-18 stainless Allen headed screws and flat washers on my '08 finned cover with a Lube Locker reusable gasket, been fine for the five plus years it been in service.

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OK, thanks guys. that's what I wanted to know. I`ll get the bolts this week.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WE3ZS

I used 1 1/4" 5/16-18 stainless Allen headed screws and flat washers on my '08 finned cover with a Lube Locker reusable gasket, been fine for the five plus years it been in service.

Same here except I went with grade 8 bolts (allen head) and lock washers.

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