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SKU #: MH-DANA80DG
MPN #: DANA80DG
Mag-Hytec Rear Differential Cover | Dana 80 | 94-02 Dodge Ram 2500/3500
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Constructed from high-quality cast aluminum right here in the USA, this differential cover from Mag-Hytec keeps your differential remarkably cooler than your stock cover. This dramatic increase in heat dissipation happens for three reasons: First, the cast aluminum deals with heat in a vastly better manner than the stock steel pan. Second, Mag-Hytec designed the cover with external cooling fins to get rid of heat fast. Third, this cover holds more fluid than stock. Cool, dense fluid is always a good way to keep temperatures under control. The combination of cooling fins and additional fluid make for an exceptional upgrade to protect your differential.Mag-Hytec also made sure this cover comes with a host of other features. To keep your fluid clean, the cover comes standard with a magnetic drain plug--designed to pull harmful ferrous metal particles right out of the oil long before they have any chance of hurting your differential. Next, the cover features a pre-tapped 1/8 NPT port for those who wish to install a temperature probe--capped with a stainless steel plug when not in use. Finally, an o-ring is used to seal the cover instead of messy sealant and gaskets. This cover allows you to drive your truck hard without fear of heat damage!FITMENT GUIDE:
1994-2002 Ram 2500 with Standard 5-speed
1994-2002 Ram 3500 with Dual Rear Wheels (DRW)
If your truck is an automatic transmission 2500, you need the cover for a Dana 70
2WD trucks will require sway bar spacer brackets with this cover. Please select the add-on above.
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A cast aluminum rear differential cover by Mag-Hytec that increases fluid capacity and cooling to protect the differential from heat damage.
- Fits
- 1994-2002 Ram 2500 w/ Manual Transmission|1994-2002 Ram 3500 w/ Dual Rear Wheels
- Brand
- Mag-Hytec
- Best for
- Keeping differential temperatures under control during hard driving
- Key features
- Magnetic drain plug and anodized aluminum dipstick with magnetic insert
- O-rings require no gaskets or sealant
- Routine lube maintenance without removing the differential cover
- 303 stainless steel hardware
- Lube level reference plug
- Finned aircraft aluminum housing
- Fits with most factory suspension systems and aftermarket anti-sway bars
- Key specs
- 1/8 NPT temperature sender port
- Important
- Automatic transmission 2500 trucks need the cover for a Dana 70 instead; 2WD trucks will require sway bar spacer brackets with this cover.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- Magnetic drain plug and anodized aluminum dipstick with magnetic insert
- O-rings require no gaskets or sealant
- Routine lube maintenance without removing the differential cover
- 1/8 NPT temperature sender port
- 303 stainless steel hardware
- Lube level reference plug
- Finned aircraft aluminum housing
- Fits with most factory suspension systems and aftermarket anti-sway bars
About Mag-Hytec
Mag-Hytec manufactures extremely high quality, heavy duty transmission pans and differential covers for many makes and models.
Mag-Hytec's heavy duty differential covers and transmission pans provide increased lubricant and cooling capacity for hard working diesel trucks. Mag-Hytec covers and pans set your vehicle apart in both aesthetics and function - cast in A356-T6 aluminum and texture powder coated black with machined cooling fins. Magnetic drain plugs trap worn gear material promoting fluid integrity. Each unit is fitted with ARP 568 O-rings for superior sealing. All hardware is 303 stainless steel, in most applications no gasket or sealant is required, and all Mag-Hytec parts are covered by a lifetime limited warranty. Depend on Mag-Hytec to keep your powertrain running cool and looking awesome.
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- could I use the 1/8 npt hole on the top for a vent? I need to move my axle vent.
- From the manufacturer, that 1/8 NPT port is meant to be used for a temperature sensor, and while in theory you could use it for a vent, they do not recommend it.
- My Truck = 1999 Dodge 2 wheel drive 3500 dual tires. Will I need the sway bar brackets? What are the sway bar brackets?
- Yes, 2WD, trucks with the Dana 80 axle require the sway bar brackets. -Ben