Differential cover replacments?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 120
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From: Westminster Colorado
I have the Rancho covers on both front and rear 44,s
They are ductile iron and have both fill and level holes
Only thing I had a issue with was the OEM steering stabizer bracket would hit the front cover when the tie rod would move past over it
Had to cut the bracket done a little and then all was good
They are ductile iron and have both fill and level holes
Only thing I had a issue with was the OEM steering stabizer bracket would hit the front cover when the tie rod would move past over it
Had to cut the bracket done a little and then all was good
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,203
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From: Jacksonville NC
I have the Rancho covers on both front and rear 44,s
They are ductile iron and have both fill and level holes
Only thing I had a issue with was the OEM steering stabizer bracket would hit the front cover when the tie rod would move past over it
Had to cut the bracket done a little and then all was good
They are ductile iron and have both fill and level holes
Only thing I had a issue with was the OEM steering stabizer bracket would hit the front cover when the tie rod would move past over it
Had to cut the bracket done a little and then all was good
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 120
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From: Westminster Colorado
I noticed TeraFlex covers have 2 Fill Holes. One for High Pinion and one for Low. I kinda like that option but I don't run a High Pinion.... Also the housing drain plug I forgot about it because I used to get Gear oil all over my hands using it. I prefer the cover plug.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Glendale,AZ
I know right. I'm hoping someone will talk me out of my own stupidity and be like, "Those mopar's are awful for reasons, a,b, and c." or tell me, "those mopar's add 10 H.P. of additional torque and will make your gears last another 500K miles", to help me justify my stupidity. The thing I don't particularly like about the solids are the color. Everything else is painted black underneath. I might have to buy an additional $8 worth of spray paint if I go with the Solids. 
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JK Jedi
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,468
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From: SE Michigan
Thanks for the help and all the suggestions.
I decided to go with the Solid Dana 30 and Dana 44 covers. $150 Total with shipping.
I also decided to get a Dana 30 and Dana 44 Lube Lock gaskets. $50 for the set.
I decided to go with the Solid Dana 30 and Dana 44 covers. $150 Total with shipping.
I also decided to get a Dana 30 and Dana 44 Lube Lock gaskets. $50 for the set.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Bergen County, NJ
I went with ARB front and back, in black, (12 Sahara Unlimited), cause I like the looks, (and was starting to show some leakage in the rear.) Wayalife has some decent write-ups, and one of them is about diff covers.
Heavy Duty Axle Differential Cover Installation Write-Up
Our daughter has a 12 2dr Rubi in Dozer, and she painted the Poison Spyder logo in Dozer touch up paint. It actually looks pretty good, and if it didn't, it could just be painted over in Black again.
Heavy Duty Axle Differential Cover Installation Write-Up
Our daughter has a 12 2dr Rubi in Dozer, and she painted the Poison Spyder logo in Dozer touch up paint. It actually looks pretty good, and if it didn't, it could just be painted over in Black again.