{"product_id":"spicer-10023537-differential-cover-dana-80-1-pack","title":"Spicer 10023537 Nodular Iron Performance Differential Cover (Dana 80 Axles, Gray Powder Coat Finish)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eShield your internal ring and pinion gears from heavy road debris, eliminate rear housing deflection under severe towing loads, and bring an ultra-rugged performance look to your truck's undercarriage with this genuine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"219\"\u003eSpicer Nodular Iron Performance Differential Cover\u003c\/b\u003e. Custom-engineered by Dana, this heavy-duty armor upgrade (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"329\"\u003ePart Number: 10023537\u003c\/b\u003e) is constructed specifically to handle intense workloads, commercial hauling, and fleet operations on vehicles equipped with a heavy-duty Dana 80 rear axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn high-torque dually trucks and medium-duty commercial platforms, standard factory differential covers are typically stamped from thin-gauge sheet metal. While adequate for basic street driving, these factory covers are highly vulnerable to peeling, folding, or puncturing when exposed to road hazards, low-clearance worksite obstacles, or towing mishaps. A single severe puncture can cause a rapid loss of high-viscosity gear oil, resulting in immediate gear starvation and bearing failure. Swapping out your vulnerable stock unit for this authentic Spicer nodular iron casing provides armor-grade protection that increases structural stiffness, effectively bracing the entire center differential housing section against ring-gear deflection during heavy towing or maximum payload acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eManufactured from high-tensile nodular iron—a specialized material engineered to absorb massive shock loads without cracking—this performance cover features heavily reinforced cross-bracing ribs, a thick machined mounting flange, and an attractive, corrosion-resistant gray powder coat finish. Additionally, the cover is designed with a raised, threaded fill plug location to allow for correct lubricating fluid volumes and prevent gear starvation on vehicles running steep aftermarket pinion angles or suspension lift kits. Complete with a magnetic drain plug to capture fine metallic wear particles, this kit keeps your internal gear oil cleaner, longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComponent Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArmor-Grade Nodular Iron Casting:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers drastically higher impact resistance and tensile strength than factory stamped-steel covers, safeguarding expensive internal carriers and gear sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Gray Powder Coat Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Ships pre-treated with a highly durable, element-resistant powder coat that deflects road salt, mud, and highway grime to prevent corrosion and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRaised Fill \u0026amp; Magnetic Drain Plugs:\u003c\/b\u003e Optimized for commercial hauling and lifted platforms to allow proper gear oil fill capacities while the integrated magnet traps metallic debris to preserve bearing life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Installation Pack:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a fresh set of high-strength, direct-fit mounting bolts and a specialized performance fill plug to make your next differential service clean and straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAxle \u0026amp; Vehicle Fitment Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAxle Profile Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits standard \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eDana 80 (10-Bolt Flange)\u003c\/b\u003e rear differential assemblies exclusively. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003eDoes not fit smaller Dana 60, medium-duty Dana 70, or larger commercial housings.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFord Trucks \u0026amp; Vans:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 1988–2016 Ford F-350 Dually (DRW), F-450, E-350, and E-450 Super Duty platforms carrying the Dana 80 rear end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRAM \/ Dodge Trucks:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (V10 \u0026amp; Cummins Diesel Manual models) and Ram 3500 dually models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGM \/ Chevrolet Trucks:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 1990–2000 Chevrolet\/GMC C3500, K3500, and 1996–2007 Express\/Savana 3500 commercial vans with a Dana 80 application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Rear Axle Center Section Only. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e(Note: Includes cover, magnetic drain plug, fill plug, and matching flange mounting hardware).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43562008084554,"sku":"PLAT-SPICER-10023537","price":174.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5560\/6858\/files\/12_a1590d07-450f-4259-a69f-eaa23c863a6b.png?v=1777681809","url":"https:\/\/platinumperformanceparts.com\/products\/spicer-10023537-differential-cover-dana-80-1-pack","provider":"Platinum Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}