Diff covers....
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From: Sonoita Hills, AZ
I just talked to 4wheelparts and they have the Solidaxlefront diff cover on sale for $98.99, nodular iron with all the hardware and powder coated. I have to stop by to pay for it, then they'll order it. 
Hotshot
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From: Pa
Nice find on the Front cover, wish I new about it 4 months ago.
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From: Tryon, NC
This post should be about making SD owners aware of how cheap the steel cover really is. Ridiculous on a truck that costs what it does. A friend of mine lost his diff a few years ago traveling from NY to Ohio when his fluid started pouring out and he didn't know it. Actually had a quarter size piece of the cover fall out due to rust. Even if you don't want the aluminum cover at least get under there and spray some undercoating on it.
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From: Pa
The front axle (Dana 50 or 60) cover is about twice as thick as the rear cover. It just amazes my how someone can overlook a cover or pan rusting so badly it starts to seep oil. Seems to happen pretty often though. A wire brush and a rattle can of black paint goes a long way.
Cargo Master
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From: SE. MA
If your refering to the rear axle its a sterling axle......
Hotshot
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From: Pa
Should be a Dana 60. I think Ford switch over to Dana 60 up front on 250s and 350s in 04' but I'm not 100% shure. if you have a SRW the rear axle is a sterling 10.5
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Hotshot
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From: Pa
Didn't know they switched that early. How can you tell the diff between a Dana 60 and a Dana 50?
Mountain Pass
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From: SoCal
I was thinking they should be metric???.....advise, please.Thanks!!
Mountain Pass
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From: SoCal
I was thinking they should be metric???.....advise, please.Thanks!!
Mountain Pass
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From: SoCal
I was thinking they should be metric???.....advise, please.Thanks!!
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From: SoCal
Anywhoo, I look at thedieselstop.com and found several threads there. They all said to use 1¼" bolts, so that is what I did. The local trans shop installed the cover this morning and I just picked it up and it looks great!!!
Related --> FWIW, I had the shop install a PML deep transmission pan 2 years ago. Reasonably priced and NO LEAKS.
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