PML Dana 50, 60 Front, 2000 and Older, Differential Cover

Description

Volume: 0.5 quarts over stock, approximately On Ford F–350 trucks, this front differential cover is slightly deeper than the stock covers for added fluid capacity.

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

The stock cover we have is about 2.63 inches deep. This cover is about 1 inch deeper. On the inside, the distance from the gasket flange to the inside is approximately 3.1 inches at the tallest point. Check for clearance with wheels straight, left and right. Check that the fill/level check is in the same location as on your stock cover.

Number of Bolts: 10 bolts

The design of this PML Dana 50, 60 front differential cover works with the larger ring gear found in 2000 and older trucks and SUVs.

Benefits:

Round shape similar to stock cover for 2000 and older vehicles with the larger ring gear
Extra capacity
Fins for heat dissipation and classic styling
Sand cast aluminum construction for thick walls
Machined gasket flange for a secure seal
Drain hole and magnetic plug to simplify maintenance

Applications

This PML Dana 50/60 front end cover is designed for older Ford Super Duty trucks. This cover clears the ring gear and the steering linkage on most older Ford truck applications. Other trucks and SUVs can also use this cover. Possible applications for this cover include:

Dodge 1 ton trucks, 1975 to 1999
Ford F–350 trucks and F–250, 1966 to about 2001
Ford Excursion and , F–450, F–550, 1999 and newer (lifted, clearance checked)
GM 1 ton trucks, 1973 to 1991
Jeep and truck custom Dana 60 rear or front applications

Steering Linkage Clearance Concerns: For trucks about 1999 and newer, the steering linkage can cause a clearance issue with this cover. Trucks that are lifted or modified may not have any clearance issues. PML designed a cover to clear the linkage. See Part Number 11169. Older model trucks (1966 to about 1999), cannot use Part Number 11169 because it is too shallow to clear the gears on older trucks.

Vent: If your stock cover has a vent fitting (instead of having a vent on the differential housing), this differential cover cannot be used. The vent is common on some Dodge trucks.

Variations: Configurations vary so please check carefully. Some F–250 trucks have independent front suspension and cannot use this cover. Some Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks can have a track bar and do not have clearance for a larger cover. Be sure to check for clearance with the steering all the way at stops.

Rear Cover: For a Ford Sterling 10¼, 10½, see PML Part Number 7086. For a Dana 80, see PML Part Number 6065.

Installations

2015 F450

Brandon from ShowTime Metal Works installed this PML Differential Cover on his 2015 Ford F450.

PML Cover Front Rear Suspension
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2001 F–350 with PML Differential Cover

Universal Transmission in New Mexico installed PML differential covers and transmission pan on this 2001 Ford F–350 4WD. The truck is lifted so the heavy duty PML covers with the black powder coat and shaved fins add a great look in addition to extra capacity.

From left to right: 2001 F350, stock front cover, PML Dana 60 front cover installed
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Matching rear differential cover is PML Part Number 7086.
Transmission pan is PML Part Number 9323.

2001 F–250 Super Duty Lifted

Cody has a 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty 5.4 V8 Triton with 3" front lift (2" add-a-leaf and 1" shackle) and 2.5" rear add-a-leaf with 315/75 (35x12.50) 16s. He did not have any clearance problems with the cover whatsoever.
PML Note: 1999 and newer stock trucks do not have enough clearance for the steering linkage for this cover.

2001 F250 stock front differential cover, close up view 2001 F250, lifted, stock front differential cover, Dana 50/60 2001 F250 Super Duty, Lifted
PML Dana 50/60 front differential cover on 2001 F250 Front view of truck with PML cover installed Clearance for PML cover on lifted 2001 F250
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