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Old 08-17-2013 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by keg97
I just got one from yourcovers.com. I liked there design better.
Do you have a part number, what it cost, and a picture of it that you can post in here...?

 

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Old 08-17-2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SMGFATMAN71
Just my two cents on a trick cover with a purpose:Almost immediately afer the purchase of my 09, i bought a mag-hytec cover with a quart increased capacity and it looks similar to the one you posted, 90 k no leaks, a drain plug,both dealers ive used between Ny and Nevada have praised it, and no diff issues to date, maybe the extra capacity is what these diffs need?Great product.Ialso use the deep mag-hytec tranny pan.Now watch tomorrow my drivveshaft fall out from me opening my big mouth,lol.
Well i have to believe having the extra oil is going to help it without a doubt. Sure the hell isnt hurtin it...!
Uhhh yeahhhh, careful of speakin to loudly about it, you might jinx yourself...lol.
 
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Old 08-17-2013 | 04:54 PM
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LU, Keg97 is talking about PML covers. The are a local company to me and I've spoken to them directly and they are very helpful. Here is a link to their covers with prices. They do have a disclaimer about the clearances with the sway bar.

http://yourcovers.com/diffcover_9518.php

If Keg97 has a ZF axle and he installed it without issues then that's the answer.
 
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Old 08-17-2013 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SMGFATMAN71
.Now watch tomorrow my drivveshaft fall out from me opening my big mouth,lol.

I hear you there, that's my kind of luck too!! Thanks for the info.
 
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Old 08-17-2013 | 09:51 PM
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I took some measurements on mine tonight. I have about 3 1/2" to the top bar, not sure what its called. And looks like about 3 3/8" to the lower or sway bar. The Mag-Hytec claimed their cover was 3 3/8" deep. So the sway bar would be tight.
 
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Old 08-17-2013 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks everyone for the info, appreciate it much!
 
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Old 08-18-2013 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Pedro Dog
LU, Keg97 is talking about PML covers. The are a local company to me and I've spoken to them directly and they are very helpful. Here is a link to their covers with prices. They do have a disclaimer about the clearances with the sway bar.

http://yourcovers.com/diffcover_9518.php

If Keg97 has a ZF axle and he installed it without issues then that's the answer.
I measured mine before I ordered it and my measurement from the surface that the cover mounts to the panhard bar and swaybar was 4" and the cover is 3 3/8", so there should be no problem.
 
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Old 08-18-2013 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by keg97
I measured mine before I ordered it and my measurement from the surface that the cover mounts to the panhard bar and swaybar was 4" and the cover is 3 3/8", so there should be no problem.
Your measurements are different then what I got on mine. Panhard bar was 3 1/2" on mine, and the sway bar was 3 3/8". Wonder what the difference would be?
 
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Old 08-19-2013 | 10:57 AM
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All of the measurements you guys are talking about are static. What about when the truck is going over uneven terrain? There's got to be some flexing and movement of the bar.
 
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Old 08-19-2013 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Pedro Dog
All of the measurements you guys are talking about are static. What about when the truck is going over uneven terrain? There's got to be some flexing and movement of the bar.

Correct, if it's tight just sitting there, I'm pretty sure it will get tighter with movement. Great point, thanks.
 


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