{"product_id":"spicer-10023538-nodular-iron-differential-cover-ford-8-8-gray","title":"Spicer 10023538 Nodular Iron Performance Differential Cover (Ford 8.8\" Axles, Gray Powder Coat Finish)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eShield your internal ring and pinion gears from damaging impacts, eliminate rear housing deflection under heavy acceleration or towing, and bring a rugged, premium aesthetic to your vehicle's undercarriage with this genuine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"224\"\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=\"334\"\u003ePart Number: 10023538\u003c\/b\u003e) is constructed specifically to handle intense workloads, performance track driving, and off-road environments on vehicles equipped with a Ford 8.8-inch axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn high-torque Ford vehicles, 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 dragged across jagged terrain, stumps, concrete obstacles, or low-clearance road debris. A single severe impact can push a stock cover directly inward against the spinning ring gear or carrier assembly, causing immediate mechanical failure, or tear the lower sealing flange, causing a rapid loss of high-viscosity gear oil. 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, drag strip launches, or hard off-road 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 or aluminum 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 performance 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\"\u003eFord 8.8-Inch (10-Bolt Flange)\u003c\/b\u003e rear and front differential assemblies. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eDoes not fit the smaller Ford 7.5-inch, larger Ford 9.75-inch, or Super 8.8 configurations.\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 Mustang:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 1986 to 2014 solid rear axle models (Fox Body, SN95, S197) equipped with the 8.8-inch differential.\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\"\u003eFord F-150:\u003c\/b\u003e 1983 to 2014 models running the 8.8-inch rear end (and select independent front suspension layouts).\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\"\u003eFord Ranger \u0026amp; Explorer:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits 8.8-inch rear axles commonly found on 1990–2011 Rangers and 1991–2001 Explorers (highly popular for custom jeep\/off-road axle swaps).\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 Front or Rear Axle Center Section (Application specific). \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\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":43562008117322,"sku":"PLAT-SPICER-10023538","price":176.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5560\/6858\/files\/12_0e660056-f94a-4e65-97b8-f4833486b58f.png?v=1777681811","url":"https:\/\/platinumperformanceparts.com\/products\/spicer-10023538-nodular-iron-differential-cover-ford-8-8-gray","provider":"Platinum Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}