14 Bolt Diff Covers

[RyanMerrick]

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about replacing my rusty diff cover when I do work on my frame in the Spring. Any recommendations on diff covers for the 14 bolt (10.5")?

I'm thinking about this one:

http://www.riddlermfg.com/products/13-general-motors-105-14-bolt-rear-differentials

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[454cid]

Cast iron is interesting. I know the pumpkin is cast iron, but I wonder if steel sheet/plate is better for the cover. This cast cover won't be as massive as the pumpkin itself, and cast iron can be brittle.......maybe ductile less so? On the other hand, your truck doesn't look like it setup for the rocks, either.

 

[great white]

If it were me, I'd be looking for something with cooling fins, sight gauge, drain port and a port for a temp gauge sender.

But thats me.

 

[someotherguy]

If it were me, I'd be looking for something with cooling fins, sight gauge, drain port and a port for a temp gauge sender.

But thats me.

Sure sounds like someone has Mag-Hytec on the brain.

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Richard

 

[RyanMerrick]

Cast iron is interesting. I know the pumpkin is cast iron, but I wonder if steel sheet/plate is better for the cover. This cast cover won't be as massive as the pumpkin itself, and cast iron can be brittle.......maybe ductile less so? On the other hand, your truck doesn't look like it setup for the rocks, either.

No I definitely don't do any rock crawling, just towing and hauling. I just couldn't resist posting such a cool looking diff cover

If it were me, I'd be looking for something with cooling fins, sight gauge, drain port and a port for a temp gauge sender.

But thats me.

Any recommendations? I've seen several options with cooling fins, but that's about it.

 

[RyanMerrick]

Sure sounds like someone has Mag-Hytec on the brain.

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Richard

Wow....the only thing I don't like about it is the price...

http://mag-hytec.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_10&products_id=34

I love the additional capacity, it's got some great features. Thanks for posting it!

 

[thz71]

Hard to justify 300 bucks for a diff cover haha

 

[michael hurd]

That big cast iron heatsink in the first post would be great on the trail, but in real world, it won't be. The stock cover will have a bit less surface area, but transfer heat a lot quicker than that cover. Something to think about.

 

[thz71]

Just and your stock one down and paint it imo

 

[great white]

Sure sounds like someone has Mag-Hytec on the brain.

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Richard

That's the one.