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chrisadams82 09-30-2011 01:01 PM

Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
Hey guys I have had some real head aches with changing my rear differential fluid. First off the fill plug is stuck and I cant get it off. But thats not really a problem. I wanted to warn you guys about a 8.8 differential cover that I ordered. Here is a link where I ordered it from http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...er-p-2678.html I ordered a Solid Axle Ind. Differential cover with a fill hole since mine is stuck. Well I installed it and noticed after adding the fluid that it is leaking like a water fall. Well I backed my truck up on the ramps so I could get a good look. After taking the cover off I noticed that my ring was rubbing the cover. It cut a pretty good groove in it. Well I called the place I ordered it from and they said thats the 2nd ranger with the same problem. So now I am waiting on the company that makes them to call me back. The part looks like its good quality and very heavy, it just wasnt machined deep enuf. I guess you get what you pay for since it was only 65 bucks. Well I just ordered this one http://www.yourcovers.com/diffcover_9519.php and watched the video and it looks deep enuf for the rings. I know if it would have sealed properly and I drove it with the ring digging in like that my rear end wouldnt last long and someone would be paying for a new one lol. Any ways just thought I would warn you guys from making the mistake like I did.

brinker88 09-30-2011 01:42 PM

Re: Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
I have the same cover on my ranger (granted I bought this about 2-3 years ago) and I havent had any problems....you do realize SOLID axle industries is no longer in business dont you? They had major problems with some of their stuff and I guess you got the blunt end of it. Their newest stuff is the stuff you've gotta watch for (due to the fact that I dont know who bought out solid axle industries) Hell for all I know it was Kia or Chevy

Clinton 09-30-2011 01:57 PM

Re: Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
Thanks for the tip, I hope everyone sees this one

98rangerxlt 09-30-2011 02:01 PM

Re: Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
At the bottom of the page it says NOTE: Does not work for ford rangers

chrisadams82 09-30-2011 02:41 PM

Re: Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
DAMN!!! haha 98rangerxlt good eye. I didnt see the bold red. I first seen this on the ranger station web site and figured it would work. There earlier stuff must as Blinker88 didnt have any problems. Well hopefully the new part will work just fine. Thanks guys

brinker88 09-30-2011 04:54 PM

Re: Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
Well...you COULD shave a little off the inside with a grinder

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Well you COULD shave a little off the back with a grinder....it IS 3/8" thick

chrisadams82 10-01-2011 05:24 PM

Re: Solid Differential Cover WARNING!!!
 
Yeah I could but I would rather use one that will fit properly. Plus I already have the other ordered lol


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