Differential Cover - Suggestions

[Cobra_Kid]

I'm in the market to buy a differential cover for my 98 Cobra. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[65x2]

I'm in the market to buy a differential cover for my 98 Cobra. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

I have this one:
TA 1806 [Alum Girdle] - $159.95 : JTs Parts & Accessories, Justdifferentials.com

Pleased with it. If I'm not mistaken, the spare tire area had to be massaged.

 

[Helomech74]

^ Same one I used, and I had to massage the spare tire well as I was having contact problems. I think there is a lower profile version that's used on the 05+ Mustangs that can be used without having to mess with the spare tire well.

 

[my94pony]

Ford Racing Mustang 8.8 Rear End Differential Cover (79-12) M-4033-G2 - Free Shipping!

i have this one and didnt need to massage the spare tire at all

 

[Blown_By_You]

Ford Racing Mustang 8.8 Rear End Differential Cover (79-12) M-4033-G2 - Free Shipping!

i have this one and didnt need to massage the spare tire at all

Ditto.. Just installed it, but it's $$$$

 

[nckissfan]

I have one from Summit Racing, good quality part. Fill and drain holes. I believe it was this one, can't remember. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SME-8510200/

 

[Cobra_Kid]

Thanks for the replies guys. Anymore suggestions out there? These things aren't cheap.

 

[hittinboost]

Here's a pic of my diff cover...sorry for the size.

edit: fit's great, no massaging needed.

 

[Helomech74]

That Ford Racing piece works well because it was designed to fit all years up to '12, so it's already the low profile design. It's also made by TA, so if you want the same thing, but about 40=50 bucks cheaper get the TA Performance one for the 05-12 Mustang (I think the part number is 1806b).

 

[debo075]

+1. I put the 1806B on my 96 and it fit perfectly.

 

[Cobra Jay]

Had the Ford Racing one on my 03 and DTS one on my 96. Neither one requires any mods to make it fit.

FORD 8.8

 

[nckissfan]

the Summit one didn't require modifications, either

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

I love my Ford cover, it looks bad ass

 

[hittinboost]

That Ford Racing piece works well because it was designed to fit all years up to '12, so it's already the low profile design. It's also made by TA, so if you want the same thing, but about 40=50 bucks cheaper get the TA Performance one for the 05-12 Mustang (I think the part number is 1806b).

I didn't know that, I thought Ford Racing Performance Parts made it....

Ford Racing M-4033-G2 - Ford Racing Axle Girdles - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

[Non_Sequitor]

I used the Mac cover on one of my Fox-Bodies, and it was OK. It leaked a little no matter what I did, and the fit was not quite up to par. It was far cheaper than its competition, however. I think I would go T/A, though, were I to do it again. The Mac didn't have the recessed studs/nuts on the girdle like the newer T/A's do either.

 

[Murder Snake]

I have this one. fit perfect and no issues.

ProformParts.com - REAR END COVER, FORD, 8.8, ALUMINUM, BLACK, "PERFECT LAUNCH" LOGO

 

[03bluemach]

Does the Ford or T/A clear with a panhard bar ?

 

[65x2]

TA does with my MM panhard

 

[brian98svtsnake]

I have a MAC on my 98, no problems and it's been on for years.

 

[KzooMuscle]

How many of you replaced the studs when you replaced your girdle?? Is it recommended or just personal preference when doing the girdle?