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Daman · 02-16-2015, 08:11 PM

Anyone put a finned aluminum differential cover on and had problem with the drag link rubbing it?

**special-K** · 02-16-2015, 11:24 PM

Are you talking on the front differential on a 4wd? I had one and it was made to clear the "tie rod". The fins were scooped out across the middle. The drag link is the part between the pitman arm off the steering box and the steering arm on the knuckle.

Daman · 02-17-2015, 08:08 AM

LOL I was excited when I found one to match my rear and my parts were all messed up. But yeah tie rod.

I just went and looked but you can never trust pics on the net, this one doesn't look "scooped" for clearance. I guess it wouldn't be hard to grind and polish it

**First c10** · 02-17-2015, 05:58 PM

Here is what I had to do. It was close but figures I didn't want to have to take it off later and re clearance it.
Here is what I started with.

**First c10** · 02-17-2015, 05:59 PM

Here is what I ended with. I haven't taken a picture with it on the axle yet. I did get the sanding marks out as the picture below still shows them. Edit.. its a Dana 44 axle

Daman · 02-17-2015, 08:49 PM

Looks great!

That's a Spectre cover, right?

**special-K** · 02-17-2015, 11:04 PM

Figure the tie rod pretty much hides all that. It looks kinda trick having it such a snug fit. Hey, you're not the only one I've seen call the tie rod a drag link... pretty common. That's the only reason I corrected. I knew what you meant. I bet I can get a lot dumber than you can

Daman · 02-18-2015, 07:57 AM

LOL When I find parts online that I want I get all sorts of messed up. The wife has to tell me to calm down more times than I can count.

When I was building my '48 I found a few parts I was looking for on Craigslist. The add said not to text or email to call only. I know what I read but texted and emailed anyway then called. When I got there the seller turned out to be one of my customers and asked why I texted and emailed. All I could say was "Where's the parts?". He laughs at me to this day. His wife always says "Where's the parts?" when I see her.

**First c10** · 02-18-2015, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daman

Looks great!

That's a Spectre cover, right?

Yes I picked it up at the Turlock swap meet for 40$ still in the box

02-16-2015, 08:11 PM	#1
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Finned aluminum diff cover Anyone put a finned aluminum differential cover on and had problem with the drag link rubbing it?

02-16-2015, 11:24 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover Are you talking on the front differential on a 4wd? I had one and it was made to clear the "tie rod". The fins were scooped out across the middle. The drag link is the part between the pitman arm off the steering box and the steering arm on the knuckle. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-17-2015, 08:08 AM	#3
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover LOL I was excited when I found one to match my rear and my parts were all messed up. But yeah tie rod. I just went and looked but you can never trust pics on the net, this one doesn't look "scooped" for clearance. I guess it wouldn't be hard to grind and polish it

02-17-2015, 05:58 PM	#4
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover Here is what I had to do. It was close but figures I didn't want to have to take it off later and re clearance it. Here is what I started with. Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!!

02-17-2015, 05:59 PM	#5
First c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Banos CA Posts: 2,705	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover Here is what I ended with. I haven't taken a picture with it on the axle yet. I did get the sanding marks out as the picture below still shows them. Edit.. its a Dana 44 axle Attached Images __________________ 1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR SOLD GO GO!!! Last edited by First c10; 02-17-2015 at 06:05 PM.

02-17-2015, 08:49 PM	#6
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover Looks great! That's a Spectre cover, right?

02-17-2015, 11:04 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover Figure the tie rod pretty much hides all that. It looks kinda trick having it such a snug fit. Hey, you're not the only one I've seen call the tie rod a drag link... pretty common. That's the only reason I corrected. I knew what you meant. I bet I can get a lot dumber than you can __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-18-2015, 07:57 AM	#8
Daman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billings Montana Posts: 183	Re: Finned aluminum diff cover LOL When I find parts online that I want I get all sorts of messed up. The wife has to tell me to calm down more times than I can count. When I was building my '48 I found a few parts I was looking for on Craigslist. The add said not to text or email to call only. I know what I read but texted and emailed anyway then called. When I got there the seller turned out to be one of my customers and asked why I texted and emailed. All I could say was "Where's the parts?". He laughs at me to this day. His wife always says "Where's the parts?" when I see her.



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