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Kel's 72 GMC · 07-07-2010, 04:50 PM

im in the market for a new 12 bolt cover just wanting to know whats out there.

Also what is the recommended diff fluid and how much to put in?

**michael bustamante** · 07-07-2010, 04:55 PM

e bay has a huge varity for sale, If you get a chrome one though, you might want to scuff the underside of the cover where the gasket seats to give better adhesion of the silicone and a better seal

btullis99 · 07-07-2010, 05:24 PM

http://www.taperformance.com/proddet...p?prod=TA_1811

this is the best one i've ever found for a 12 bolt

Fastfun · 07-07-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by btullis99

http://www.taperformance.com/proddet...p?prod=TA_1811

this is the best one i've ever found for a 12 bolt

That is a nice cover. I know the people at TA Performance and they make quality products

Kel's 72 GMC · 07-08-2010, 03:45 PM

ive found what i was looking for cover wise

Trans Dapt 4826. (pic below)

what is the recommended grade diff fluid? and how much do u put in?

Cole Trickle · 07-08-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by btullis99

http://www.taperformance.com/proddet...p?prod=TA_1811

this is the best one i've ever found for a 12 bolt

Nice product.....

I would deffinatley spend a little more and get one with a fill and drain. Pain in the butt to remove the diff cover every time you change fluid.

Serious factory design flaw imho..

barryvanhook · 07-08-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

Nice product.....

I would deffinatley spend a little more and get one with a fill and drain. Pain in the butt to remove the diff cover every time you change fluid.

Serious factory design flaw imho..

but certainly cheaper to produce.

Barry

btullis99 · 07-08-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

Nice product.....

I would deffinatley spend a little more and get one with a fill and drain. Pain in the butt to remove the diff cover every time you change fluid.

Serious factory design flaw imho..

it does have a drain and a fill plug

btullis99 · 07-08-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kel's 72 GMC

ive found what i was looking for cover wise

Trans Dapt 4826. (pic below)

what is the recommended grade diff fluid? and how much do u put in?

it almost takes 2 quarts, not quite, just fill til it runs out of the filler plug

its valvoline 85-140

1LoC10 · 07-08-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by btullis99

it does have a drain and a fill plug

I think thats why he was saying its a nice product

btullis99 · 07-08-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

I think thats why he was saying its a nice product

perhaps i misunderstood his reply

GASoline71 · 07-08-2010, 06:46 PM

The TA_1811 is nice... but complete overkill unless you're drag racing. It has the reinforcement cast in for the bearing caps to put preload on them...

160 bucks for a cover is a lot... A decent chrome one or repaint the stock one works great.

That finned aluminum is cool... prolly a little spendy... but ;looks good.

Gary

btullis99 · 07-08-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

The TA_1811 is nice... but complete overkill unless you're drag racing. It has the reinforcement cast in for the bearing caps to put preload on them...

160 bucks for a cover is a lot... A decent chrome one or repaint the stock one works great.

That finned aluminum is cool... prolly a little spendy... but ;looks good.

Gary

its def overkill, but it looks awesome.

mbgmike · 07-08-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kel's 72 GMC

ive found what i was looking for cover wise

Trans Dapt 4826. (pic below)

what is the recommended grade diff fluid? and how much do u put in?

We sell them for $144.50 but they are special order for us. We don't stock them

We have the 1811 in stock for $144.00 it is a bit of overkill

Cole Trickle · 07-08-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

I think thats why he was saying its a nice product

Correct

Quote:

Originally Posted by btullis99

perhaps i misunderstood his reply

I would rather spend the extra $100 and not have to deal with breaking the seal and chancing a leak the next time I installed the cover. I imagine you could find a cheaper version with a drian plug??

Alex Hayley · 07-08-2010, 08:30 PM

I have one of these:

http://www.yourcovers.com/diffcover_10277.php

To get a better price you can keep track of this link:

http://www.yourcovers.com/specials/s...diffcovers.php

07-07-2010, 04:50 PM	#1
Kel's 72 GMC GM made with FORD paint Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 127	Custom GM Truck 12 bolt Covers im in the market for a new 12 bolt cover just wanting to know whats out there. Also what is the recommended diff fluid and how much to put in? __________________ 1972 GMC Custom 1500, 2WD LWB, 1970 chevy impala SS 350 c.i., shaved door handles, Ford Paint (portofino blue), blue underglow, and much more. 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 ext. cab, 2WD SWB, 305 c.i. all original 165,000 miles and still strong (daily driver)

07-07-2010, 04:55 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Custom GM Truck 12 bolt Covers e bay has a huge varity for sale, If you get a chrome one though, you might want to scuff the underside of the cover where the gasket seats to give better adhesion of the silicone and a better seal __________________ 1967custom

07-07-2010, 05:24 PM	#3
btullis99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: fairfield IL Posts: 78	Re: Custom GM Truck 12 bolt Covers http://www.taperformance.com/proddet...p?prod=TA_1811 this is the best one i've ever found for a 12 bolt

07-08-2010, 03:45 PM	#5
Kel's 72 GMC GM made with FORD paint Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DeBary, Florida Posts: 127	Re: Custom GM Truck 12 bolt Covers ive found what i was looking for cover wise Trans Dapt 4826. (pic below) what is the recommended grade diff fluid? and how much do u put in? Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Custom 1500, 2WD LWB, 1970 chevy impala SS 350 c.i., shaved door handles, Ford Paint (portofino blue), blue underglow, and much more. 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 ext. cab, 2WD SWB, 305 c.i. all original 165,000 miles and still strong (daily driver)

07-08-2010, 08:30 PM	#16
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Custom GM Truck 12 bolt Covers I have one of these: http://www.yourcovers.com/diffcover_10277.php To get a better price you can keep track of this link: http://www.yourcovers.com/specials/s...diffcovers.php



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