Differential cover replacement?

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Mar 19, 2019 | 10:11 AM

cedman

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Differential cover replacement?

Hi guys,
I came onsite to find out how to determine what differential I have so that I can service mine. I didn't find that, but I have determined what gasket to use and the torque value of the bolts. I'm looking for a cover with a drain plug but don't know what rear end it is. Can anyone point out the way to find out?
Thanks!

Mar 19, 2019 | 10:46 AM

knottyrope

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From: Bahstun

take a pic of the cover and post it

I have used this a few times to figure out what I had
Differential Identification | West Coast Differentials

Mar 19, 2019 | 11:17 AM

Hit Man X

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I have a Maghytec on mine. It is a 10.25/10.5 Sterling.

Best part about it is the drain plug and top fill. They show up used rarely, but keep your eyes peeled anyway.

Mar 19, 2019 | 12:42 PM

SNOWR8R

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hit Man X

I have a Maghytec on mine. It is a 10.25/10.5 Sterling.

Best part about it is the drain plug and top fill. They show up used rarely, but keep your eyes peeled anyway.

Same here. Drain and fill plugs are great! And it has an o-ring seal so you never have to mess with a gasket or RTV again!

Mar 19, 2019 | 05:51 PM

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I saw from your other thread that it appears you were own a 1997 f250 light duty. I believe that one is a shade different. I will see what I can dig up.

Mar 19, 2019 | 08:00 PM

fordpride

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The diff cover off the 08 is a nice finned cover and can add a drain easily . It’s cheap and you just need to buy longer bolts.

If if no one had done some weird diff swap then you have a sterling 10.25

Mar 19, 2019 | 09:19 PM

powrstrkr

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I have the Mag Hytec cover on my Sterling 10.25 and love it. I searched the web about a year ago and found it new for about $250 shipped. Can't remember where but it was not Amazon.