UPDATE: I went with Purple Cranium, and those videos by Gale Banks were very educational! Thank you!

I've always been kinda put off by aftermarket diff covers. They seem, for our platform anyway, more of a bling accessory than actual function. I've been sticking with the factory cover and a purple cranium. The gears are splash lubed, and when up ...

... then speaking with a helpful applications person at PML (http://www.yourcovers.com). The proper cover for either the 8.0 or the 8.6 rear is what they call the "GM Torsen" rear cover, part number 11035 shown here: ...

... c-clips are a pain to get in/out for me. :twisted: But, it would definitely be the end-all answer I was looking for, Thanks! The stamp on the cover is definitely more user friendly, although it is VERY faint, all it took me was some sandpaper and air (or brake parts cleaner) to be able to ...

... I'm going through it to make sure I got what I ordered. Since I just discovered that the trailblazer 8.6 has the same diff cover as the 8.0, I couldn't tell with a quick visual inspection; I was ...

Good times!
FWIW, it will be submerged in oil when the vehicle is in motion. Fluid is flung all around the center housing when the R&P are moving.

Mike

... site, but it pertains here as well. My diff fill plug on my new 3/4 was filled by a previous owner with JB Weld. He also knocked a hole in the cover to fill it, then JB Welded that shut as well. Good thing he was a heavy equipment mechanic so he knew what he was doing :facepalm: Anywho, it's ...

I just wanted to update this real quick. I measured the 8.6 and the 9.5 from axle tube center to yoke face. The 9.5 was just a touch ... happy with the length. Also, the Massive controls fit great and came with covers over the heims. The panhard did not clear the rear diff cover so I'll ...

Pictures of it installed. Is that a question or a statement? Lol. Chrysler installed it, he didn't. Every Cherokee D35 I've ever seen has them, http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cherokeeforum.com-vbulletin/640x480/80-cover_dana35c_a7dfa74923477e488466bfc03476ffea3d788928.jpg

Tried changing my rear diff. fluid but could' t get the damaged prior fill plug out. I ended up drilling a hole in the cover and installing a rubber plug for a jeep in it.total cost 3 .50 cents

Old post but I just realized I live 30 minutes from them... Gunna see what I can get going with them. Might be beneficial. I just destroyed my rear up north with Caleb actually.i upgraded to his 8.6 4:10 Erich is nice but it's time for a cover/armour of sorts

... differential, but there wasn't a lot of room to get them free from the wheel hub. Took FOREVER. I do have a question though. Is there any way to cover the hole of the differential and the disconnect where the CVs were? Or am I ok just leaving them open for daily driving? I appreciate everyones ...

... problem just lies in the cracked differential and nowhere else. I've looked in the service manual, and it looks like the only way to remove the cover would be to remove the entire assembly. Am I correct in assuming that? Thank you for the quick response! You would be correct, the bolts that ...

... problem just lies in the cracked differential and nowhere else. I've looked in the service manual, and it looks like the only way to remove the cover would be to remove the entire assembly. Am I correct in assuming that? Thank you for the quick response!

... guys for all the help) in my buddies heated garage was a cakewalk. However I could not get the disconnect out in one piece so I pulled the outer cover and CV out together like we did at TECORE 11. http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a608/tbyoda/cheap%20AWD%20sleeve/IMG_1658_zpsa0a7f99f.jpg No ...

You take the cover off and count the gear teeth, or turn the input pinion while keeping one axle from moving, and count the rotations of the other axle. The empirical test (just rotating the thing and doing the math) has been discussed ...

No, I do not have a G80. A rod literally blew out the cover. I want to do a 8.6 swap but don't know what all I need. Obviously I need the axle housing, axles and gears. I am also looking at a locker. What else do I need? I don't want to go 9.5 due to drive shaft mods needed.

... down, roll clockwise, 45 deg, unbolt the bottem bolts. Then roll it 90 deg back the other way and get the top half bolts. Remove the smaller half cover first, then the carrier, then the bigger half last. (installation is reverse order) http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m507/whittakerm01/DSC06411_zps7eb820b2.jpg ...

My limited experience is that the rear axle size is stamped into the cover. Both the original 8.0 and the new 8.6 had it stamped in, but I had to clean up the rust to actually see them. If you're changing ...

This is the cover on my TB.