Where are you guys getting the colored diff covers or are you doing that yourself? All I'm seeing is black on their website and I really want red. Leaning towards the ARB but almost twice as much.

 

That's a good point. I'm looking to go to larger tires so gears may be on the horizon as well... Guess gaskets it is

 

The painted covers are just that... painted (do it yourself). You can get powder coated black and add another color (like orange) or you can get them without paint and do a total custom

As far as which sealer to use (RTV vs gasket) they both do the job. PSC recommends the RTV (and include a tube with each cover). It works fine and will not leak. If you are planning on removing the cover for any reason in the future them the gasket will save the time and effort of removing the sealer before replacing the cover.

 

So are the newer JKs equipped with Danna 44s, front and rear? I have an 07 with a Dana 30 upfront and a Dana 44 out back.

 

Depends what model. Only the rubicon come with d44 front and rear, the rest are d30s. Some 07s came with a d35 rear..

 

I like mine. they can take a beating too.

 

I like the Poison Spyder because they are smooth and a rock can slide on that surface better than the ARB. I have beat on mine and they are holding up great. ARB is very proud ($$) of their products but there always high quality too.

 

To revive this.... 2 friggin hours later my new front diff is leaking like a dam!! FML!!!!!' I should have gone with the gasket but nooooooo I went with the messy PITA RTV that comes with it... Now after filling it with 3.5 qtz of oil, the front fkr is dripping out!!!!! It's late, I'm frustrated, and I knew I should have gone with the gasket but for some reason didn't.... Follow your instinct!

 

Did you allow sealant to cure for awhile before adding oil?

 

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