Description
A rear differential skid plate for the 2017 and newer Ford Super Duty trucks with the Sterling 10.25 or 10.50 rear axle. Made from 3/16" thick steel, it covers the bottom of the axle housing and protects the differential cover seal on the bottom, a long-standing problem for off-road vehicles.
The differential hangs lower than anything else at the back of the truck. A rock strike there can crack the casting or tear the cover seal and drain the gear oil. This plate supports and covers that lower section so the axle takes the hit through steel instead.
What Is In The Kit
- 1 rear differential skid assembly
- 1 hardware kit (Grade 8 hardware)
Why Protect The Rear Differential
On the Sterling 10.25 / 10.50 axle, the differential cover seal sits on the bottom of the housing, right where rocks and ledges hit first. Damage the seal or the casting and the axle starts losing oil.
This skid supports and covers the lower front differential section, protects the front third member casting all the way up to the front yoke, and covers the bottom of the rear axle housing. It is custom fit to clear the fuel tank and installs with the included Grade 8 hardware.
How It Is Built
- 3/16" thick steel
- Textured black powder coat
- All Grade 8 hardware
- Custom fit to clear the fuel tank
Fitment
Fits 2017 and newer Ford Super Duty trucks with the Sterling 10.25 or Sterling 10.50 rear axle housing (12 bolt cover) only.
Check your axle before ordering: count the bolts on your differential cover. The Sterling 10.25 / 10.50 cover has 12 bolts. The Dana M275 / M300 has 14, and this kit does not fit it.
Your axle should look like this for this kit to work correctly:
Have a different axle? Contact our sales team for the correct option for your truck.
Questions
How do I know which rear axle I have?
Count the bolts on the differential cover. The Sterling 10.25 / 10.50 has 12; the Dana M275 / M300 has 14. This kit fits the 12 bolt Sterling only.
What does it protect?
The lower front differential section, the front third member casting up to the front yoke, the bottom of the rear axle housing and the cover seal on the bottom.
What is it made from?
3/16" thick steel with a textured black powder coat, installed with Grade 8 hardware.
Will it hit the fuel tank?
No. It is custom fit to clear the fuel tank.
I have a different axle. Is there an option for me?
Contact our sales team for the correct option for your truck. If you have something you would like us to look into covering, let us know.
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