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Old 02-12-2013, 10:19 PM   #1
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Mag-Hytec diff cover

I'm going to change the diff (F/R) & transfer case fluid before we start towing this year... I sell Amsoil so I consider it cheap insurance in going to severe gear fluids.
What are everyone's thought on finned diff covers such as the Mag-Hytec? PRICEY, but the only way to get cooling, a little extra fluid capacity and a drain plug for future fluid change ease.
Opinions please!
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Old 02-12-2013, 10:23 PM   #2
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Work well on Jeeps with oversized diffs
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Old 02-13-2013, 10:27 AM   #3
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Audio as you stated, it holds more fluid and has fins for cooling. You can't go wrong with that. Also having the drain plug makes it easy for gear oil changes compared to stock pans. Not only is the drain plug magnetic but the dipstick is too. Helps keep the shavings out of the fluid. I like my Mag-hytec and would do it again. I only did the rear pan and trans pan.
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:09 AM   #4
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Audio as you stated, it holds more fluid and has fins for cooling. You can't go wrong with that. Also having the drain plug makes it easy for gear oil changes compared to stock pans. Not only is the drain plug magnetic but the dipstick is too. Helps keep the shavings out of the fluid. I like my Mag-hytec and would do it again. I only did the rear pan and trans pan.
I also did the rear diff cover and tranny pan with the Mag-hytec. I know AFE makes a diff cover with a sight glass for easy checking. The dip stick can be a pain at times.
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:58 AM   #5
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I am running front and rear Mag-Hytec-covers on the front and rear differentials along with a Mag-Hytec Transmission pan. The front cover I had to grind the center mass that is on the cover above the fins to provide additional clearance with the tie-road otherwise no issue. You may need to check this fit on your Ram.

I know for a fact that the covers and extra fluid have lowered the operating temperature of these components over stock. The transmission normally operates in the 180 F range when towing all day long even in the mountains with the new pan on. I have a transmission gage in the cab to watch the operating temperature as needed.

The covers are checked by an IF gun at every stop and they are 20 degs cooler than they were with the stock cover on.

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Old 02-13-2013, 01:15 PM   #6
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HI The Mag-hytec covers are expen$$ive but i think they are worth the expence. it is so easy to change the fluid and the units run much cooler mine did not interfear with the tie rods on my truck.
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Ive read where the front cover is hit and miss on clearence issues on the big boys 3rd gen dodges. Thats why i opted not to get it.
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Old 02-14-2013, 01:46 AM   #8
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I think aluminum covers /pans are a good upgrade for cooling and convenience but wouldn't do the front diff. It is only coasting and will never need the cooling benefit unless you use your truck to plow snow also.
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Old 02-14-2013, 06:12 AM   #9
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LITTLE JOE The spider gears are still turning when in 2wd. so heat is generated. not much yes but still. and more oil and better cooling will always help. plus it is so nice when changing the diff oil! just my opinion
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Old 02-14-2013, 09:24 AM   #10
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Thanks all.
The stock front diff cover has a drain plug (?!) as opposed to the rear which does not, and the truck will never see a snow plow, so I think the front will stay stock unless I fall into a pile of money lol.
The trans. pan will be next, and will complete my swap to full syntheic fluids.
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Old 02-14-2013, 11:19 AM   #11
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The rear diff needs a cooler on the 9.25 Corp. rearends. They are the Ram's weak link. (been there done that). I had to grind 1/16" to get 1/8" of the cover in a small area for clearance as shown.

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Old 02-14-2013, 01:33 PM   #12
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Good plan!!!!
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Old 02-16-2013, 02:40 PM   #13
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LITTLE JOE The spider gears are still turning when in 2wd. so heat is generated. not much yes but still. and more oil and better cooling will always help. plus it is so nice when changing the diff oil! just my opinion
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I worked/was part owner in a HD Tranny and diff shop for a few years,and was heavy into offroad trucks also, so I do know my way around a diff.

I do agree that it would be a nice + for changing oil but I like to have cover off to check backlash and observe bearings and R&P for abnormalities. This practise many times heads off unscheduled downtime(or being broke out in the boonies)

I still stand by my opinion that there is absolutely no need to have a finned cooling cover on the front diff of a truck that is just freewheeling down the road with the diff under coast condition rather than loaded. If you want to do it cause it's cool, fine, but no justifiable reason.
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Old 02-16-2013, 04:04 PM   #14
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I still stand by my opinion that there is absolutely no need to have a finned cooling cover on the front diff of a truck that is just freewheeling down the road with the diff under coast condition rather than loaded. If you want to do it cause it's cool, fine, but no justifiable reason.
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