Ok I noticed my rear diff started leaking but as I took a closer look there's a wet spot in the middle of the diff cover...is it rusted through? I've never herd this happening before

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1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years

Spray it with break cleaner and check it again a day or two later to see where it's coming from. It's most likely leaking I haven't heard of anything that thick rusting through

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thats what I was thinking

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1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years

They'll rust through, it's happened a few times to some of my friends

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2001 f250 7.3 zf-6
1979 f150 400/c6
Ranger free since December 2015
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The round flowing fenders of this vehicle have been lovingly reconstructed by a Dutch craftsman out of, what could be considered the most precious material on earth, bondo

Mine had noticeable rust on it after 3 winters, replaced it last year with a new one.

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Yes, it happens, they rust through. Easy fix. Just take it slow getting the bolts off. Don't need to be snapping one of them.

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98 XLT 3.0 manual 4x4 standard cab 6ft bed
RTFM!!!

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I'd say she's rusted out

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1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years

Time for a new cover.

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!

Got a junkyard diff cover, decided to paint it and the rear end with some rattle cans I had laying around, do you think it looks good?

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1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years

Can you please tell me where I find the specs to know how tight to tighten the bolts on the rear dif.
Thanks

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2004 edge 3.0 2wd w/ 410 open 8.8
31x10.5x15 Tires with all black American Racing Rims
Mild turning of t-bars
JVC KW-R910BT Head Unit.
Bazooka BTA850FH Big EZ Bass Amplified Subwoofer Kit

i just snug them down pretty tight, I rarely use a torque wrench

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1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years

Be sure to cross tighten.

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You should really use a torque wrench. Tighten them to 22lb to 25lb.

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2004 edge 3.0 2wd w/ 410 open 8.8
31x10.5x15 Tires with all black American Racing Rims
Mild turning of t-bars
JVC KW-R910BT Head Unit.
Bazooka BTA850FH Big EZ Bass Amplified Subwoofer Kit

how much was the cover?

the reason I ask, when i needed to replace my gasket, the auto part store only wanted like $10 more dollars for a gasket and diff cover vs just gasket

25 bucks, I think new chrome ones on eBay are like 40, so I was guessing auto part stir would want 40ish for one, but this one is solid had like no rust at all

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1996 f150 4x4 ext cab, Eddie Bauer edition, 5.8l auto, 3.55 gears and 31/10.5/15
My babe/DD-1995 2.3l 5speed 4x4, long bed, 4.10 open dif, "red rocket" 31/10.5/15s good years