You feel it when the axle drags instead of catches. The housing slides, the cover stays put, and nothing shifts when the weight settles back onto the tires. This is the kind of part you stop thinking about once it is on, because it does its job every time the rear axle finds rock.
The ProRock Dana 80 rear axle is built to carry serious load and see real abuse. The differential cover needs to match that expectation. This cover exists to protect the housing opening from impact and deformation, and to keep the seal intact when the axle is worked hard over obstacles.
A thick steel ring reinforces the mounting surface so the cover stays tight to the housing when dragged across rock. The formed steel plate absorbs impact without cracking, and the fully welded construction keeps the structure rigid under repeated hits. The integrated fill plug is positioned for easy access, making fluid service straightforward without removing the cover.
Highlights:
- Fits Dynatrac ProRock Dana 80 rear axle
- 3/8 inch thick laser cut steel reinforcement ring
- 1/4 inch thick CNC formed steel plate
- Integrated 3/4 inch NPT fill plug
- Welded on both the inside and outside for full penetration
- Ships bare steel
- Mounting bolts and fill plug included
- Sold individually
- Made in the USA
This cover ships in bare steel and is intended to be painted. Spray paint works well and allows for easy touch up after trail use. Standard hand tools are all that is required for installation. The steel construction allows brackets or tabs to be welded on if needed for custom setups.
When the rear axle is built to take weight and abuse, the cover should be the last thing you worry about. This one stays tight, slides clean, and keeps the ProRock Dana 80 doing what it was built to do.
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