Rear differential?
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Rear differential?
I replaced my front brakes last night, went well for my first time doing brakes too. 
While I was under the truck though I noticed my rear differential cover had a slight crack in it and was leaking slow.
So I am looking for a new one but I don’t know what type of rear diff I have, Dana…
How can I tell what type of diff I have? And what fluid does it take, also what fluid does the front diff take? Thanks!
While I was under the truck though I noticed my rear differential cover had a slight crack in it and was leaking slow.
So I am looking for a new one but I don’t know what type of rear diff I have, Dana…
How can I tell what type of diff I have? And what fluid does it take, also what fluid does the front diff take? Thanks!
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Buy one like this then. I got one from the FORD house with discount for $45. bolts right up
Ford 12 Bolt 10.25 & 12 Bolt 10.5 OEM Aluminum Differential Cover
Ford 12 Bolt 10.25 & 12 Bolt 10.5 OEM Aluminum Differential Cover
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Buy one like this then. I got one from the FORD house with discount for $45. bolts right up
Ford 12 Bolt 10.25 & 12 Bolt 10.5 OEM Aluminum Differential Cover
Ford 12 Bolt 10.25 & 12 Bolt 10.5 OEM Aluminum Differential Cover
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You want 75W140 gear oil for the rear. If you have an LS you can either buy the friction modifier from Ford (4 oz bottle) or get gear oil with it in it (like Mobil 1).
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Buy one like this then. I got one from the FORD house with discount for $45. bolts right up
Ford 12 Bolt 10.25 & 12 Bolt 10.5 OEM Aluminum Differential Cover
Ford 12 Bolt 10.25 & 12 Bolt 10.5 OEM Aluminum Differential Cover
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actually the rear axle on the 99-07 series F-series has the sterling 10.5 inch rear end if that makes a difference at all
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Not to split hairs but use only Syn. 75W140...
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As long as it is in good condition yes please! PM sent. Thanks!
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demonrace, i posted that link b/c i was just trying to show him which one to get. i forgot dieselmanor sold it too. i got a discount b/c i have a buddy who is a mechanic is gets shop pricing from FORD.
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Just finished replacing my diff cover, not sure how to post pics yet so here is the link to my the pictures I took: 08.08.19 Rear Dif Cover - a set on Flickr