08 Differential Cover

[99 Stroker]

I decided to throw on a 08 differential cover since I am changing my diff fluid, so i called my local ford dealer for a price.

The price that came back for the cover was 69$ which seemed a little low, that I can deal with, however the big kicker was the hardware.

Parts manager told me that the bolts were 13$ a piece!?! and they would take 3 days because they are comming straight from detroit.

So my question is, do you have to use the bolts from ford? Or can i pick some up somewhere else?

[majek5]

Local hardware store or big box store will have then. Take 1 out and bring it with you for size. Make sure you get them longer since the cover is thicker.

[99 Stroker]

Thanks a ton!

[majek5]

There are some on ebay currently, where I got mine from, $51+$11 s/h. It is a Ford dealer selling them.

[08pwrstrokr6.4]

does ford make two different diff covers?and if no why are you buying another stock one,did you crush yours?

[Strokin6Liters]

08 diff covers have the fins on them

[08pwrstrokr6.4]

umm nevermind i had to reread your post.didnt notice i was in the 6.0 section.sorry.im dumb

[bfrank81]

Why do you need to replace the bolts?

[majek5]

Originally Posted by bfrank81

Why do you need to replace the bolts?

Stamped steel vs. aluminum, which is thicker.

[bfrank81]

So because he is changing the cover he needs new bolts?

Does the new cover offer a drain plug?