Boss/GT500 rear diff cover install
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Boss/GT500 rear diff cover install
For those that are interested in doing this mod, here's a photo of the parts. I moved the axle vent from the axle tube to the cover and capped off the axle tube hole. This solved my problem of getting gear lube all over the right hand axle tube and wheel. Cost me about $85 in parts.
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Summit racing: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-481404-bl
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For those that are interested in doing this mod, here's a photo of the parts. I moved the axle vent from the axle tube to the cover and capped off the axle tube hole. This solved my problem of getting gear lube all over the right hand axle tube and wheel. Cost me about $85 in parts.
In attempts to revive this a decade later… Did you find any way to plug the other two oil cooler ports at the bottom by the drain plug? I can’t find a fit to them. How can I tell if they have been drilled?
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I think the Specs you are Looking For are Listed Here!
If you Get a Cover From a Ford dealer it's a Bare Cover. The Ford Racing Version Looks to Come With Goodies!
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4033-KA
FORD RACING M-4033-KA
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...&filter=(39676)
OEM SERVICE {Bare COVER DR3Z-4033-B
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...9676)&pnc=4346
OEM AXLE COVER BOLTS {Spec Reference. Have to Buy 12 Because Pkg of 4}
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...rear_axle,,HM1
REPLACEMENT Cover Plugs Magnetic.
Although on a Ranger Some of the Install Info Can Be Gleened From this Link.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-t...-8-8-rear.html
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UNDRILLED COVER
If you Get a Cover From a Ford dealer it's a Bare Cover. The Ford Racing Version Looks to Come With Goodies!
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-4033-KA
FORD RACING M-4033-KA
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...&filter=(39676)
OEM SERVICE {Bare COVER DR3Z-4033-B
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...9676)&pnc=4346
OEM AXLE COVER BOLTS {Spec Reference. Have to Buy 12 Because Pkg of 4}
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...rear_axle,,HM1
REPLACEMENT Cover Plugs Magnetic.
Although on a Ranger Some of the Install Info Can Be Gleened From this Link.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-t...-8-8-rear.html
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UNDRILLED COVER
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the finned diff cover that I installed on my car did not have any "oil cooler ports at the bottom near the drain plug" so I think the simple solution is to buy the one that does not have those, like KC suggested above
pretty sure I got mine from tascaparts.com and it cost about $80 (with no bolts) if I remember correctly
pretty sure I got mine from tascaparts.com and it cost about $80 (with no bolts) if I remember correctly
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the finned diff cover that I installed on my car did not have any "oil cooler ports at the bottom near the drain plug" so I think the simple solution is to buy the one that does not have those, like KC suggested above
pretty sure I got mine from tascaparts.com and it cost about $80 (with no bolts) if I remember correctly
pretty sure I got mine from tascaparts.com and it cost about $80 (with no bolts) if I remember correctly
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For those that are interested in doing this mod, here's a photo of the parts. I moved the axle vent from the axle tube to the cover and capped off the axle tube hole. This solved my problem of getting gear lube all over the right hand axle tube and wheel. Cost me about $85 in parts.
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These are the Ones Shown in Post 1
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...651-1250%20arp
These are OEM Ford As Shown in Post 6
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...9676)&pnc=4346
Port Plug if You Need iT! As Shown in Post 1
https://www.summitracing.com/search?...yword=481404bl
Enjoy
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These are the Ones Shown in Post 1
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...651-1250%20arp
These are OEM Ford As Shown in Post 6
https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts...9676)&pnc=4346
Port Plug if You Need iT! As Shown in Post 1
https://www.summitracing.com/search?...yword=481404bl
Enjoy
Get Twelve!
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I don't know the bolt size/thread off the top of my head, but you need the same thread as the stock bolts but about 1/4-3/8" longer for the thickness of the finned cover
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Got it Covered. I was Still Editing While You Posted! Posts a Minute Apart!
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