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Apr 14, 2025 | 09:00 AM

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rufushusky

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From: Walpole, MA

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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr

My new aluminum diff cover was waiting for me when I got home this evening, looks way cool, and has a nice size drain plug.
Will make a thread about it and the install later.

Another PML product? They do make some great stuff. Really nice machine work.

Apr 14, 2025 | 09:39 AM

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Ltngdrvr

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Originally Posted by rufushusky

Another PML product? They do make some great stuff. Really nice machine work.

Nope, got this one for cheap off amazon, PML is too pricey for a diff cover.
Y'all may laugh when you see it, but it looks really good I think, seems well made.

Apr 14, 2025 | 09:55 AM

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KubotaOrange76

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should be 10.5" sterling

Apr 14, 2025 | 11:26 AM

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rufushusky

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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr

Nope, got this one for cheap off amazon, PML is too pricey for a diff cover.
Y'all may laugh when you see it, but it looks really good I think, seems well made.

I got the $60 dorman 2008 aluminum special, I can't laugh at anyone.

Apr 14, 2025 | 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rufushusky

I got the $60 dorman 2008 aluminum special, I can't laugh at anyone.

Does that have a drain plug or is it like the OE finned one that doesn't have a plug?

Apr 14, 2025 | 03:05 PM

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drm4633

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Originally Posted by JayCarver

That will be a sterling 10.5

Not a reusable gasket. If your planning on keeping the truck long enough that you will be the the next guy to service the diff then I would highly recommend you pick up a “Lube Locker” gasket, they make life easy.

My 2022 Sterling 3.73 had a factory reusable gasket. I saved it but replaced with lubelocker because I had already bought it...

Apr 14, 2025 | 05:04 PM

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Ltngdrvr

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Originally Posted by tominboise

I just ordered a gasket.

Well sir, you may end up with a spare gasket, upon closer inspection of my truck, it looks like it came from the factory with a reusable gasket after all.
Going to swap diff covers on mine tomorrow and will find out for sure.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...g-install.html