After-Market Differential Covers

[jgc650i]

I have a 2022 Limited with the e-Locker. Thinking about possibly swapping out the Diff Covers and wondering what others have selected for those who have swapped. would appreciate any feedback and/or pics of what you’ve gone with and why. Also, I’m familiar with the testing Banks did on various flat vs rounded diff covers, so no need to repost that vid in this thread. Thanks in advance for any feeedback, much appreciated!

 

[SD Rebel]

You saved yourself a lot of responses regarding the flat vs round diff covers

 

[Rick3478]

I've been looking at these:
B&M 10306
B&M 11306
G2 Hammer
G2 Torque
haven't pulled the trigger yet...

 

[BowDown]

Watch before you buy, may save you a diff

 

[jgc650i]

Bumping this up one last time to see if anyone else has any feedback. Even though it failed miserably the first time, I’ll say again. . . “I’m familiar with the testing Banks did on various flat vs rounded diff covers, so no need to repost that vid in this thread.”

Many thanks!

 

[cskindt]

Bumping this up one last time to see if anyone else has any feedback. Even though it failed miserably the first time, I’ll say again. . . “I’m familiar with the testing Banks did on various flat vs rounded diff covers, so no need to repost that vid in this thread.”

Many thanks!

What's wrong with the OEM cover?
After watching the Banks videos, why not just go with one of theirs?

 

[HSKR R/T]

What's wrong with the OEM cover?
After watching the Banks videos, why not just go with one of theirs?

Because they don't make one for the 1500s. I will wait to see if they ever do. Other than that's will stick with OEM

 

[cskindt]

Because they don't make one for the 1500s. I will wait to see if they ever do. Other than that's will stick with OEM

That's a good reason.
Is there anything to be gained by other options?

 

[Scram1500]

Check out PPE, they caught my eye when looking for aluminum transmission pans

 

[HSKR R/T]

That's a good reason.
Is there anything to be gained by other options?

Looks mostly. If you watched the Banks videos then you know the downfall of using jher styles. I have a MagHytec cover on my Dakota. Looks cool, has a drain plug and "dip stick" to check fluid level that the factory cover doesn't have. Also uses an o-ring gasket for sealing, so no silicone mess. Holds about 1/2 qt more fluid

 

[Rick3478]

That's a good reason.
Is there anything to be gained by other options?

Improved oil cooling due to finned aluminum. Improved strength and stiffness due to cast cover. Improved fill and drain due to threaded plugs instead of rubber bung. Some even have bolts that add support to the carrier bearing caps, though I'm not sure how effective or necessary that is. And they look cool.