{"product_id":"spicer-10024090-nodular-iron-dana-60-differential-cover-gray","title":"Spicer 10024090 Nodular Iron Performance Differential Cover (Dana 60 Axles, Gray Powder Coat Finish)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eShield your internal ring and pinion gears from heavy trail impacts, eliminate housing deflection under extreme load, and add a rugged, premium aesthetic to your vehicle's undercarriage with this genuine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"204\"\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=\"314\"\u003ePart Number: 10024090\u003c\/b\u003e) is constructed specifically to handle intense workloads and off-road punishment on vehicles equipped with a Dana 60 front or rear axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn high-torque 4x4 trucks, commercial haulers, and serious off-road rigs, standard 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 rocks, stumps, or concrete obstacles. A single severe impact can push a stock cover directly inward against the spinning ring gear or lockup carrier, causing catastrophic mechanical failure or tearing the lower sealing flange to leak 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, bracing the entire center differential housing against ring-gear deflection during heavy towing or hard 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, effectively safeguarding expensive differential carriers and lockers.\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 trail debris to stop 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 lifted 4x4 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 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 or high-pinion \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eDana 60\u003c\/b\u003e solid front or rear differential assemblies. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003e(Also fits select aftermarket Dana 60 variant 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:\u003c\/b\u003e Fits front or rear Dana 60 axles on various Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty 4x4 trucks across multiple generations.\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 front or rear Dana 60 axles on classic and modern heavy-duty Ram 2500 and 3500 series trucks.\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\"\u003eCustom Builders:\u003c\/b\u003e The industry standard choice for custom Jeep Wrangler conversions, rock crawlers, and custom buggy builds running Dana 60 crate axles.\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. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e(Note: Includes cover, magnetic drain plug, fill plug, and matching flange hardware).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43562008838218,"sku":"PLAT-SPICER-10024090","price":223.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5560\/6858\/files\/12_5dea4efd-1eef-47fa-b14f-5615b8c01309.png?v=1777681815","url":"https:\/\/platinumperformanceparts.com\/products\/spicer-10024090-nodular-iron-dana-60-differential-cover-gray","provider":"Platinum Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}