Dodge Corporate 9¼" Ring Gear, 12 Bolt
Differential Cover for Ram 1500, Durango, Dakota

P/N 9518

Volume: 0.7 quarts over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. A separate window will open and load an image.

This cover fits the rear differential on the following vehicles:

• Ram 1500, 1994 to present
  • 2009 and up should check clearance with sway and pan hard bars as it is a tight fit but has been installed on some models
  • SRT models see our Dana 60 cover
  • Mega Cab models see the larger AAM 10½ cover
• Dakota, 1998-2003, 5.9 engine
• Dakota, 2000 & newer, 4.7 engine
  May have the Corporate 8¼ 10 bolt cover - count your bolts to check)
• Durango, 1998-2003
  May have the Corporate 8¼ 10 bolt cover - count your bolts to check)
• Ram Vans may have this cover or the smaller Corporate 8¼ cover - count your bolts to check

This Dodge rear end cover features drain, level check, and fill holes for easier maintenance. Just below the fill plug, is the level check hole. You fill until the fluid comes out of that hole. Plugs are provided for all three holes. The drain plug is magnetic.

Common gear ratios for the Dodge 9.25 rear axle are 3.21, 3.55 and 3.92.

Temperature Sending Unit Optional Machining

The cover has a location on face that can be machined for a temperature sensor. The option to have the cover drilled and tapped will need to be ordered over the phone, not on-line, and there is a machining charge. The temperature sending unit will stick out perpendicular to the face of the service. Please call to order or for more information.

PML Differential Cover Compared to Stock

  
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Installations

Our customers have installed this PML differential cover on many Ram 1500 trucks as well as Dodge Durangos and Dakotas.

PML Differential Cover Installed on 2006 Dakota

These pictures are from Paul who installed a PML differential cover and low profile transmission pan on his 2006 Dakota, 4x4, 4.7L (PML part number 11078). Thanks to Paul for sending us pictures. See more pictures on our facebook page. You do not have to join facebook to view.

PML Differential Cover Installed on 2012 Ram 1500

Dodge began adding a pan hard bar and a sway bar behind the stock cover around the 2009 model year for Ram 1500 trucks. We have heard that it is a very close fit with the bars so please measure before you install.

Images courtesy of www.ramforumz.com. According to the posting, the axle's fore and aft movement is controlled by the upper and lower control arms, so the 3/8 inch clearance is not a problem. You might need an account to view the pictures and read the post.

These images show the PML cover installed on a 2012 Ram 1500 with the sway and pan hard bars.

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PML Differential Cover on 2014 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel 4x4

PML cover for the Corporate 9 ¼ 12 bolt rear differential installed on a 2014 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel 4x4. Installed by MBRP. In the pictures the truck is suspended and there is still some clearance. When the truck is sitting on its suspension there will be a little more room.

        
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Stock Rear Cover on 2011 Ram 1500

This shows the stock cover on a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 with the ZF differential. Watch for clearance issues with the sway bar and the pan hard bar. See installations on the 2012 Ram 1500 and 2015 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel.

Sport models have different suspension. This could change clearance.

Makes and models vary so please measure your vehicle before ordering.

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PML Differential Cover Features:

• Increased oil capacity for cooler temperatures
• Sand-cast aluminum with raised fins
• 3/16-inch thick wall construction to add strength to differential housing
• 3/8-inch thick gasket flange will not bend when bolts are tightened
• Machined gasket surface for a secure seal using RTV or factory reusable gasket
• Oil changes without removing the cover
• All hardware provided, including magnetic drain plug

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