The Mopar Performance cover does work on the rear diff, you have to know if
you have a 8.75" or 9.5". the plug on the MP one is the rubber one too.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 9:25 PM
Subject: DML: RE: New differential cover
> The covers I'm aware of are Mag Hytec. They have a dipstick so you can
> check fluid level. They hold more lubricant thereby keeping your unit
> cooler. Mag Hytec makes covers for differentials as well as our
> transmissions. By the way these covers, I believe, have pre-drilled and
> threaded holes for temperature sensors as well.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Victor Carrola, Jr.
> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 7:55 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: DML: New differential cover
>
>
> I had already bought mobil 1 synthetic to replace the rear differential
> fluid in my truck. I was under the truck yesterday and just realized
> the factory diff cover has a rubber plug instead of a standard metal
> screw-in plug. I was disappointed. I remember reading a couple of
> DML'ers talking about replacing the cover with an aftermarket one.
> Summit has a cover for me that is $160 (CNF-4062P). They also have one
> from Mopar Performance for $20(DCC-3690754), but the guy was not sure it
> would work for the 4x4 (maybe he just wanted me to spend the extra
> $140). www.moparperformance.com has been down for a few days now, so I
> can't check the site out or get their number to call and ask if the
> cover will work for my truck. Can someone tell me if this cover will
> work, or email me mopar performance's phone number.
>
> I assumed that if the aftermarket cover has more capacity (the $160
> cover advertises this fact), I still just fill the diff until it starts
> overflowing out of the fill plug. Am I right?
>
> My truck is a 2001 4x4 3.55 LSD, 9.25 rearend. BTW, should I be
> changing the front diff fluid at the same time, does it use the same
> fluid type. I didn't even look but does it use a crappy rubber plug
> also? TIA.
>
>
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