Rear Diff cover
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Rear Diff cover
What rear diff cover do you guys recommend? My XJ is stock with the 8.25 rear end. I’m about to remove the diff cover and service it. I’m not wanting to go back with the factory cover. It leaks around the fill hole and doesn’t have a drain plug. I kinda want to go back with cover that has a drain plug. I just don’t want to break the bank over a new one. I’m kinda leaning towards the G2. Any body on here currently using this product?
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I went with the Solid covers on both of my axles, they are the cheapest I found at only $65 a piece and they are very well made.
https://www.solidaxle.com/productcar...p?idCategory=9
https://www.solidaxle.com/productcar...p?idCategory=9
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Thing that always confuses me on aftermarket one is the location of the fill hole. Why does not ever look like it is in the same position as a factory one?
And if that is the case how do you know what level you are at in there?
Filling it dry is one thing. You can look up the spec for the amount needed.
But what about just checking it when you do an oil change?
And if that is the case how do you know what level you are at in there?
Filling it dry is one thing. You can look up the spec for the amount needed.
But what about just checking it when you do an oil change?
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What rear diff cover do you guys recommend? My XJ is stock with the 8.25 rear end. I’m about to remove the diff cover and service it. I’m not wanting to go back with the factory cover. It leaks around the fill hole and doesn’t have a drain plug. I kinda want to go back with cover that has a drain plug. I just don’t want to break the bank over a new one. I’m kinda leaning towards the G2. Any body on here currently using this product?
A new fill plug cured my leak. They do get worn out with age for sure.
This one says D35 but fits the 8.25 just fine.
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8.25 rear and a LP D30. The rear is an open one. I wished I had known about the Lube Locker gaskets at that time cause I would have used them.
I used this:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7651944
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I keep a gallon of Supertech 80w90 on the shelf and use that. Change on a schedule halfish way between severe and normal.
Factory is 80w90 with 75w-140 recommend for severe duty use such as regular towing.
I should clarify that the manual recommends 75w140 for the rear axle during severe duty it doesnt mention using it in the front diff though i doubt you'd cause any damage by running it.
Factory is 80w90 with 75w-140 recommend for severe duty use such as regular towing.
I should clarify that the manual recommends 75w140 for the rear axle during severe duty it doesnt mention using it in the front diff though i doubt you'd cause any damage by running it.
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Not all covers are made the same, especially the 8.25. The solid cover though solid is clunky and not great looking imo on the 8.25. You shouldn't fill all diff covers to the fill because you'll end up pissing oil out the breathers due to too much oil. I'm a huge fan and can't recommend Ruffstuff covers enough. My solid d30 cover has taken a beating over many years but the 8.25 is such a better product for the 8.25 both in looks, fit, and overall strength (stamped steel is stronger than cast).
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Not all covers are made the same, especially the 8.25. The solid cover though solid is clunky and not great looking imo on the 8.25. You shouldn't fill all diff covers to the fill because you'll end up pissing oil out the breathers due to too much oil. I'm a huge fan and can't recommend Ruffstuff covers enough. My solid d30 cover has taken a beating over many years but the 8.25 is such a better product for the 8.25 both in looks, fit, and overall strength (stamped steel is stronger than cast).
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This is a good watch on diff covers.. Even though it's not aluminium for heat transfer. I ponied up for the ARB cover, as it resembles the stock cover the closest.
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Not all covers are made the same, especially the 8.25. The solid cover though solid is clunky and not great looking imo on the 8.25. You shouldn't fill all diff covers to the fill because you'll end up pissing oil out the breathers due to too much oil. I'm a huge fan and can't recommend Ruffstuff covers enough. My solid d30 cover has taken a beating over many years but the 8.25 is such a better product for the 8.25 both in looks, fit, and overall strength (stamped steel is stronger than cast).
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No they aren't and honestly I used a gift card to buy the cover off Ruffstuff but the quality is top notch. I've heard a lot of 8.25 covers needing bolt holes enlarged on the Solid covers due to bad fitments. I plan on shaving the 1/2" lip off the bottom of the 8.25 and the Ruffstuff looks to take very little excessive space down there compared to others. When I fill up my diff covers I fill them to the factory amount, then add until my finger touches it by just angling it inside the cover though the fill hole.