Diff cover

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

MDJAK

FRF Addict
Joined
Feb 23, 2019
Posts
4,446
Reaction score
6,163
Location
NY
I know diff covers have been discussed over the years but didn’t find it on Gen3.

A. Will this fit the Gen3?

FAB00E29-C860-4D33-9736-D6CFE47DE7DC.png

B. Is it just for “looks”?

C. What are the 2 orange rimmed holes I see in it?

D. Is it a dirty job? When you remove the old cover does fluid pour out?

E. Can an armchair mechanic do it or better left to someone who knows what the F they are doing?

Am I recalling wrong or is there a video which shows that more volume of diff fluid is undesirable?

I humbly await your always thoughtful replies. :angry94:
 

Jakenbake

FRF Addict
Joined
Sep 20, 2017
Posts
1,792
Reaction score
2,448
I know diff covers have been discussed over the years but didn’t find it on Gen3.

A. Will this fit the Gen3?

View attachment 357950

B. Is it just for “looks”?

C. What are the 2 orange rimmed holes I see in it?

D. Is it a dirty job? When you remove the old cover does fluid pour out?

E. Can an armchair mechanic do it or better left to someone who knows what the F they are doing?

Am I recalling wrong or is there a video which shows that more volume of diff fluid is undesirable?

I humbly await your always thoughtful replies. :angry94:
A I’m not sure, I would guess that it would, but don’t take my word

B no, not just for looks, facilitates future fluid changes

C based on most research, they are full ports based on pinion angle. I use the bottom one.

D not really dirt, if you take your time that is, plenty of YouTube videos showing how to crack the cover open and drain in a controlled manner.

E pretty easy to do.

F…. I just fill to the bottom fill port, it will run out and prevent overfilling. When you take the cover off, you will be able to see that the bottom of hole seems to align with the bottom of axle tube, making it a good fill height.
 

Gen1TillDeath

Full Access Member
Joined
Oct 7, 2021
Posts
613
Reaction score
937
Location
cincinnati
A I’m not sure, I would guess that it would, but don’t take my word

B no, not just for looks, facilitates future fluid changes

C based on most research, they are full ports based on pinion angle. I use the bottom one.

D not really dirt, if you take your time that is, plenty of YouTube videos showing how to crack the cover open and drain in a controlled manner.

E pretty easy to do.

F…. I just fill to the bottom fill port, it will run out and prevent overfilling. When you take the cover off, you will be able to see that the bottom of hole seems to align with the bottom of axle tube, making it a good fill height.
Spot on
 

JohnyPython

FRF Addict
Joined
Oct 28, 2018
Posts
8,734
Reaction score
35,611
Location
Canada
A probably

B Yes it looks great but it is functional as mentioned

C thread sealant on the plugs

D pretty clean job if you have a large oil pan to catch the old oil

E Easier than the engine oil change - take your time and do it right

don't overtighten the bolts I think they're 14ftlbs

I used a LubeLocker gasket but the supplied gasket works
 

Morrisabm

Active Member
Joined
Apr 27, 2019
Posts
67
Reaction score
70
Location
Frisco, TX
Good mod if you’re planning on changing all the fluids regularly. Whether you want to tackle it or not is up to you. I’m no mechanic by any stretch, but changed it out within an hour. I second the lube locker gasket suggestion. It’s a much better gasket and no oil seeping on my diff.
 

mashtastic

Full Access Member
Joined
Dec 11, 2019
Posts
172
Reaction score
191
Location
las vegas nv
A YES
B The ribs on the cover reinforces and is stronger than the stamped steel O.E.
C It's to add diff cooler for racing applications
D Define dirty, about 2 quarts come out
E Do it the driveway with an oil pan, no lift needed, follow the Youtube vids

Personally I use this one
 

ekalb

Full Access Member
Joined
Apr 13, 2023
Posts
134
Reaction score
196
Location
Cape Cod, Ma
Is the 2023 diff cover different than the 2021-2022?

No site seems to show this part (FRPM-4033-F975) working on my 2023, but if I enter a 2022 it says it fits. Has the system just not caught up to the 23 yet, or is there a difference?
 
Top