Currently I run 3.42 with a ten bolt and a gov lock rear and open front. Will be going to a 12 bolt rear with 35 spline and 4.11's and detroit and a auburn posi up front. What diff covers should I spec out?
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what diff cover?
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Tenpack
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spec out a 14b. If you do need the 12b, look at BTF. Their kryptonite ones are beauts. Check ebay too.
here are some
http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56_35&products_id=56
or if its for show,
http://motors.search.ebay.com/12-bolt-diff-cover_W0QQfromZR40
here are some
http://www.bluetorchfab.com/oscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56_35&products_id=56
or if its for show,
http://motors.search.ebay.com/12-bolt-diff-cover_W0QQfromZR40
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sorry, I think I meant 32. What is the feeling about the Mag - Hytec covers?
In regards to the 14 bolt. With new wheels etc the cost is too much. For what I do, the 12 bolt is fine.
In regards to the 14 bolt. With new wheels etc the cost is too much. For what I do, the 12 bolt is fine.
4wheelinfury said:
Super "boxy" covers can have interference issues with the gas tank (rear) or tie rod/draglinks (front)....
Something to consider... the CK5 Vendor forum offers some nice choices too.
The "Jethro Built" covers have the most beautiful welds you'll ever see.
I have the BlueTorch cover on the 12bolt.
It is a pain to get it to seal. I have it down now. Throw out the bolts and lock washers that come with the cover. Get some allen head cap screws no washers. Put some of the "Right Stuff" gasket maker on the cover, not the diff or you'll never get the gasket stuff where the cover lines up. I cut the heads off some bolts and screwed them into the diff to use to line it up without having to smear the gasket maker everywhere. Then bring ALL the bolts down snug before applying any serious torque. The welds are very close to the bolts, so you need to allow it to shift around so all the heads can properly seat. Then just torque them down once all the bolts are snugged and seated.
On the front Dana44 I run a Crane High Clearance cover. Very nice piece. No issues getting it to seal. I wish they made one for the 12bolt.
It is a pain to get it to seal. I have it down now. Throw out the bolts and lock washers that come with the cover. Get some allen head cap screws no washers. Put some of the "Right Stuff" gasket maker on the cover, not the diff or you'll never get the gasket stuff where the cover lines up. I cut the heads off some bolts and screwed them into the diff to use to line it up without having to smear the gasket maker everywhere. Then bring ALL the bolts down snug before applying any serious torque. The welds are very close to the bolts, so you need to allow it to shift around so all the heads can properly seat. Then just torque them down once all the bolts are snugged and seated.
On the front Dana44 I run a Crane High Clearance cover. Very nice piece. No issues getting it to seal. I wish they made one for the 12bolt.
79chevyk10
1/2 ton status
4wheelinfury said:
don't believe you can have more than 30 spline on a truck 12 bolt (6lug) axle.
never heard of 32 spline on a truck 12b either....anyway BTF cover all the way. (that would be Blue Torch Fab)
Hossbaby50
3/4 ton status
Crane makes some beefy covers.
Harley
Harley
I didn't know you could do a 6 lug. I am not too concerned about the 14 bolt though as I don't get super aggro with it.
