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Looking to replace the stock diff covers on my Dana 44 front and rear. Any suggestions? Arb? Yukon? ...
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I like the ARB ones...build quality is great and have features that help use on the trail...
 
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arb
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dip stick
recessed bolts (stops rocks from chewing them up)
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Jeep Gladiator Aftermarket Diff Cover? arb diff cover
 
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That ARB is very nice. I don't think I would need them. I do offroad but nothing hardcore crazy where I would bust a cover open (at least I hope not). $170 isn't too shabby though, maybe when fluids are changed.
 

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Hello all,

Replacing my diff covers...front and rear.

Just trying to confirm gaskets are rubber and reusable? Or do I need some Permatex gasket maker?
 

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Hello all,

Replacing my diff covers...front and rear.

Just trying to confirm gaskets are rubber and reusable? Or do I need some Permatex gasket maker?
Depends... Some Diff covers like the Metalcloak just barely clear the stock Rubicon track bar. So, it is important that you use the silicone that comes with it... If you use the reusable gasket, it is thicker and can cause interference with the stock track bar. If you already have the truck lifted, then, the track bar is already out of the way..

In addition, some people say that silicone or gasket maker ties the parts together better and makes them stronger than a reusable rubber gasket..., but, I do not know anything about that.

Here is a link of some discussions and my installation.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...hile-off-road-lifted.31324/page-5#post-523350
 

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Hello all,

Replacing my diff covers...front and rear.

Just trying to confirm gaskets are rubber and reusable? Or do I need some Permatex gasket maker?
i have the Dana Aventek diff covers the reusable factory gaskets are reusable and work great.
 

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Anyone know if the factory bolts can be reused with the Dana covers? I just ordered front and rear from Summit Racing and only one came with the provided bolts 🙄

Wondering if I can just reuse. I can compare the factory ones, but I’d rather tackle the job in one go, and don’t want to find out I can’t.
 

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Anyone know if the factory bolts can be reused with the Dana covers? I just ordered front and rear from Summit Racing and only one came with the provided bolts 🙄

Wondering if I can just reuse. I can compare the factory ones, but I’d rather tackle the job in one go, and don’t want to find out I can’t.
If the grip length is there you can reuse the factory bolts. My only recommendation is the torque spec is 30 ft-lbs but I would back off a couple of pounds as they have been know to snap the heads off at the full 30 ft-lbs spec. That is also with a dry thread so if you put a liquid locktite compound on the threads, that will affect the final torque even more.
 
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Redsummit machine works, really nice covers, will powder coat any color , but not cheap $300 powder coated. I do not have them and beings I just bought a camper the other day, and want to save as much as possible until it comes, they are going to wait. The ARB is also a great one, I just was not thrilled with the dip stick, neat idea but could see someone overfilling the diff easier, I beileve you mark the dip stick with your level before installing.....Jack,
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