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What Diff covers will fit my 8.8, I have heard of issuses with some fitting and some not.
 
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Originally Posted by mldehan
What Diff covers will fit my 8.8, I have heard of issuses with some fitting and some not.
anything thats for a ford 8.8 will work. people have run into problems with the SOLID brand covers, but some have had good luck with them.
 
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Ok thats what I thought, it just seemed like a lots of people had issues with most covers.
 
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So what are some of the covers that you guys are running, Pics maybe?
 
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So what are some of the covers that you guys are running,
I run a heavy duty Mag-Hytec setup - no issues here. I really like the large 4 quart capacity as well as the drain plug/dip stick setup.

Very pricey however - Mag-Hytec 8.8


 
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Just installed an aluminum g2 with fill and drain plugs, cooling fins and holds at least 4qts...
 
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Originally Posted by logan03CO
Very pricey however -
Whats not with you
 
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I want one of the Mag-Hytech ones but ya there are very spendy.
 
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Whats not with you
lol

You found a pattern huh?!
 
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do the same diff covers fit both the ranger and expo 8.8 axles?
 
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all 8.8
 
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thats good to know. i thought the entire housing was different, not just the axle tubes
 
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thats good to know. i thought the entire housing was different, not just the axle tubes
The pumpkins are different but the opening is the same size/shape.
 
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