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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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I am looking for an upgrade differential cover for my 2006 GT 'Vert with 8.8" axel. I am mostly interested in a cover with fill & drain holes, not so much in the girdle things. I remember reading these cars need a flatter cover to clear the rear sway bar that goes across the cover. Can anybody recommend a cover that will fill my needs?
Old Oct 7, 2015 | 02:41 AM
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Why not go with the 13-14 gt500 finned differential cover?
Old Oct 7, 2015 | 03:59 AM
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Looks perfect. I will look into it. Thanks.
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 10:50 PM
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I use LPW low profile covers on both of my mustangs.
Old Oct 16, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Girdles are not hard to install, but you do need an in-lb torque wrench. TA Performance makes excellent girdles that costs less than the finned cover seen above. In fact, the Ford Racing girdle is the TA part, with a different logo stamped onto it.

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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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We have these in stock. It has the drain and fill ports that your looking for also comes with Girdles
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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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I have a Scott Drake unit.
Old Nov 19, 2015 | 09:05 AM
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I went with the Ford Racing cover in my shortened differential build. However they has the "girdle things".

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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Thanks guys. I decided to just change the lube in my rear end and replaced the stock cover. Not that big of a deal.
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