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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Using an 08 rear diff cover on previous years
Just an FYI...when changing to 08 rear diff cover you'll need new bolts.

12 total 5/16-18 x 1.25".

I got mine from Mike @ directfordparts.com for $41.76.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Monsta
Just an FYI...when changing to 08 rear diff cover you'll need new bolts.

12 total 5/16-18 x 1.25".

I got mine from Mike @ directfordparts.com for $41.76.
monsta...you paid $42 for 12 bolts? Even in HI that's way to much. PM me and I'll beat that price for sure...even at HD or LOWES...and we know they are ripping us off!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Bah, I bought replacement bolts at the ford dealership for the slip yoke and they were 6 bucks a piece. Yikes.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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This is the best deal I've seen.

DieselManor - Ford Sterling Differential cover

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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WHOOPS!

The bolts were a buck.5 apiece the cover was $41.76.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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That is a pretty good deal for $41. I have been looking at the maghitech but I am scared away at the price.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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Monsta, do you have the part number for it to search on their website?
 
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I do like my Mag-hitech, but I completely understand on the price. I'd like to find an attractive one like the 08 for my front.

I probably would have gone to ACE or Lowes and picked up some SS allen cap bolts. Black oxide rust rather quickly and chrome doesn't hold up for me.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Monsta, do you have the part number for it to search on their website?
8C3Z-4033-A

The deal from diesel manor is a VERY good one. I bought mine from Mike as I ordered a few dealer-only items for my truck (weather strip and trim stuff) at the same time.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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i put the 08 diff cover on my 99 and bought stainless bolts and polished the heads and the fins on the cover
sets it off nice
 
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Pics????? What's the advantage to going to the 08 cover. Is it aesthetic only??
 
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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in my case it was aesthetic
 
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Why all the fuss over the '08 cover? My '07 D80 has an aluminum finned cover on it...

Or did the Sterling's not get them until '08?
 
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Originally Posted by ATC Crazy
Why all the fuss over the '08 cover? My '07 D80 has an aluminum finned cover on it...

Or did the Sterling's not get them until '08?
YES...the Sterling 10.50" did not receive until the '08 model year.


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Originally Posted by fivonut
Pics????? What's the advantage to going to the 08 cover. Is it aesthetic only??
Main advantage was for cooling your diff oil. Aesthetics too.
 
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