Do diff covers make a difference?
Benefits. Strength: Having a stronger differential cover can provide extra safety for pickup owners with high-horsepower engines or for those who head off-road. Many aftermarket covers are thicker than factory covers, sporting additional cross bracing for improved strength and cooling.
What is a differential cover?
In addition to providing access for changing gear lube, differential covers help dissipate heat that can damage differentials, and they protect gears from contaminants like dirt and water, as well as rocks and other large obstacles encountered when off-roading.
What is the point of a differential cover?
Which is the best brand for rear differential cover?
Treat your rear differential right! Protect it with a differential cover from a trusted brand like Alloy USA, Strange, Moser, G2 Axle & Gear, Detroit Speed, and others. Summit Racing has a huge selection in stock and ready for duty!
What kind of aluminum is a differential cover made of?
Made from 356-T6 cast aluminum, these covers are actually a girdle incorporating a reinforced crossbar. The crossbar houses the load bolts that apply pressure to the bearing caps. This feature, along with the thick casting, prevents bearing cap deflection under severe loads.
What kind of differential covers do jeeps use?
Powder-coated in a protective hammertone gray finish, there are models to fit a variety of Jeep and Truck axles. These precision die stamped chrome plated steel differential covers are a great replacement for damaged factory differential covers and a great way to dress up the underside of your vehicle.
When to call West Coast differentials for differential covers?
West Coast Differentials carries a wide variety of Differential Covers, from Stock Replacement to Heavy-Duty for extreme Off-Road use. Call before 4 PM and your order usually ships out the SAME DAY!