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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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So what is a good, on the cheaper side, set of covers for my front and rear diffs and trans pan. I don't care about looks im just trying to get more fluid in the diffs and keep them cooler.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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For the trans, that can actually be a good thing. For the diffs though, I wouldn't bother. They carry enough fluid, and have so much surface area, that overheating the fluid has never really been an issue.

Another option for the trans though, would be adding an external filter. You get more efficient filtering, an additional quart or so of capacity (depending on what filter you use), plus, you don't have a deep pan hanging lower under the truck, just asking for something to grab a hold of it, and rip it off.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
For the trans, that can actually be a good thing. For the diffs though, I wouldn't bother. They carry enough fluid, and have so much surface area, that overheating the fluid has never really been an issue.

Another option for the trans though, would be adding an external filter. You get more efficient filtering, an additional quart or so of capacity (depending on what filter you use), plus, you don't have a deep pan hanging lower under the truck, just asking for something to grab a hold of it, and rip it off.
Oh true i didn't even think about having it extend lower. Ok so ill forget about the diffs and look into an external filter for the trans. awesome thanks.
 
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Switching to synth diff fluid would help
 
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Switching to synth diff fluid would help
i am actually putting royal purple in the diffs today. i have royal purple for the trans and transfer case as well just havent had time to reseal the t case which is leaking.
 
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