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I think it has to do with lift height for oil level, that's my guess. My covers fill plug is set for up to 2-3 inch lift.Why does thre Dana have two holes?
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I think it has to do with lift height for oil level, that's my guess. My covers fill plug is set for up to 2-3 inch lift.Why does thre Dana have two holes?
Is it due to the axle getting cocked at an angle?I think it has to do with lift height for oil level. My covers fill plug is set for up to 2-3 inch lift.
That's what I'm thinking.Is it due to the axle getting cocked at an angle?
Ok. I think I'm going to go with these, but I wish they had a drain plug like the ARB Dana 44 cover does.That's what I'm thinking.
Drain plug is on the bottom of differential. The fill plug on these are nice, rubber o ring. I just used a harbor freight transfer pump. Super cheap.Ok. I think I'm going to go with these, but I wish they had a drain plug like the ARB Dana 44 cover does.
I need to look again. I thought it was on the cover. Glad if it isn't. I'll be ordering these suckers up soon. I think after those, I'll get lower control arm skids and be done with bottom side protection.Drain plug is on the bottom of differential. The fill plug on these are nice, rubber o ring. I just used a harbor freight transfer pump. Super cheap.
I happen to speak with a Dana representative at the Colorado Northridge 4x4 open house today. He mentioned that the dual hole design was to accommodate multiple applications that have different fill level requirements.Why does thre Dana have two holes?
OEM covers are relatively thin stamped steel and susceptible to damage from getting bashed into or scraped across rocks. Heavy nodular iron or thicker steel ones are much more robust and resistant to off road damage. And as a bonus they are more aesthetically pleasing.What is the purpose of replacing the covers? Aesthetics?
Just did my first offroading this weekend in my 10 day old Punk'n Rubi. I can tell you that will be the first mod I will put on. The diff cover bangs into things first as it is the low point. Especially when the spotter is saying, ' bump it'What is the purpose of replacing the covers? Aesthetics?
My front diff plug got hung up and came loose as well. Use some caution there as well. I have not found a diff skid plate yet.Just did my first offroading this weekend in my 10 day old Punk'n Rubi. I can tell you that will be the first mod I will put on. The diff cover bangs into things first as it is the low point. Especially when the spotter is saying, ' bump it'
Rancho makes them for JLs. Although they are not listed on their site, I have already seen them installed. Maybe you can give them a call.My front diff plug got hung up and came loose as well. Use some caution there as well. I have not found a diff skid plate yet.
My guess would be that the hole you use would be determined by the pinion angle which would be a result of how much of a lift the Jeep has.Why does thre Dana have two holes?
I think that's exactly it. I hope to have them soon and I can confirm it with the instruction manual. I ordered them from 4wd Hardware, but they are being shipped directly from Dana. I don't think they've even shipped yet, even though I ordered them a week ago.My guess would be that the hole you use would be determined by the pinion angle which would be a result of how much of a lift the Jeep has.
No instructions. Just silicone in case you break the gasket.I think that's exactly it. I hope to have them soon and I can confirm it with the instruction manual. I ordered them from 4wd Hardware, but they are being shipped directly from Dana. I don't think they've even shipped yet, even though I ordered them a week ago.