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06-11-2017, 08:22 PM | #1 |
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What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
The 72 K10 I just bought has cheap-a$$ chrome diff covers. I want to put some plain black ones back on. What brand are most guys here using on this forum, and where's the best place to order them?
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06-11-2017, 08:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
I looked for a while to find a stock one. I finally picked one up that the owner sand blasted for me. Then I finished it with primer and POR 15 top coat and it turned out great.
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06-11-2017, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
I agree. OEM the way to go. Especially on the front 44 where they are extra thick to keep from bashing into the ring gear.
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06-11-2017, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
Not black but it can be if you want it to be, great heavy duty cover and not to awfully expensive
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06-11-2017, 08:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
I'd love the OEM covers, and don't mind restoring them, but I don't know where to find them. Been searching the internet for a couple days.
Same with steelies. I thought these parts would be everywhere for these trucks. Boy was I wrong. |
06-12-2017, 10:35 AM | #6 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
Stock, paint a smiley face on it with spray paint.
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06-12-2017, 11:19 AM | #7 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
Back to the original question. ...Where is the best place to find OEM diff covers?
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06-12-2017, 11:19 AM | #8 | |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
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06-12-2017, 11:41 AM | #9 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
OEM? that would be Dana spicer. what did they say when you asked them.
Krylon brand is cheaper. |
06-12-2017, 11:49 AM | #10 |
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Re: What Black Diff Covers Are Popular Here?
Dana Spicer? Thanks. Just Googled their number. I'll call.
This is my first classic truck restoration. All my experience is in air-cooled Porsches. I'm really starting from zero on this 72 K10. |
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