Dana 50, 60 Front, 10 Bolt, Patterned Fins, Differential Cover

PML Part Number 10737

PML makes two covers for this differential. Read About PML Dana 50/60 Front Covers.

Volume: 0.6 quarts over stock, approximately

Dimensions:Click here for dimensions. A separate window will open and load a pdf file. Check for clearance with wheels straight, left and right. The internal height (gasket surface to inside front wall) is 2.75".

The PML Dana 50/60 front differential cover fits 1999 and newer Super Duty Fords and some 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The fin pattern matches our rear covers for Dana 80 and Ford Sterling axles.

On Ford F–250 and F–350 trucks, this front end differential cover is slightly deeper than the stock covers for added fluid capacity.

For Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles, please check the cover dimensions and look at your trackbar bracket before ordering. Also, if your stock cover has a vent fitting (instead of having a vent on the differential housing), this differential cover cannot be used.

This part is shallower than our straight fin Dana 50/60 front cover for more steering linkage clearance.

For 1997 and older Ford F250/350 trucks, this part will not clear the ring gear. Our straight fin Dana 50, 60 front cover will clear the ring gear. Always check yoru vehicle before ordering.

This diff cover has drain and fill/level check holes.

PML has discontinued an older version of this cover, part number 9866, which is slightly different in shape on the top.

PML Differential Cover Compared to Stock

  
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These images show this PML differential cover compared to the stock cover.

This image compares the depth of both PML Dana 50/60 front differential covers and the stock cover. Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window.

Installations

2007 Ford F–250, PML Front Differential Cover Installed

Ford F250 with PML Dana 50, 60 front end cover installed. Cover has black powder coated finish.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, PML Front and Rear Differential Covers Installed

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel with manual transmission installed PML front and rear covers. The images below show the Dana 80 rear cover and the PML front cover for the Dana 60 installed. There is not much clearance on the front and the stock front cover did not have a vent. Our thanks to Dennis for the pictures.

2002 Ford F350 SRW 4x4 Diesel

PML notches the cover to clear the bolt on the passenger's side near the level check. However, on this 2002 F350, the customer needed to remove an another 1/16 inch of material (about 0.060) for the cover to install. This may be a one time configuration issue but we want to make folks aware since it is a close fit.

Customer used a hand-held grinding tool to remove a bit more material so the bolt holes lined up. Other that that, installation was straight-foward. Here are before and after photos. After photo shows the cover installed so the bolt is in.

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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

Learn more about finishes and construction of PML parts.