11046-AC | PML Covers Chrysler Front C205FD 12 Bolt Differential Cover For Dodge Ram 1500, Dakota & Durango | Natural As-Cast Finish

Front differential cover with drain for 4x4 Ram 1500, Dakota and Durango. Cover includes magnetic drain plug, vent fitting, and mounting hardware. Check fitment carefully as there is not much space and configurations vary.

Volume: 

approximately 0.25 quarts over stock

Number of Bolts: 

12

PML made this Chrysler C205FD cover in response to Ram 1500, Durango and Dakota owners who wanted an easier way to service the differential. The ring gear is 205mm and is referred to as an 8 inch or 8.25 inch ring gear.

Benefits

• Drain hole and magnetic drain plug for easier oil changes
• Fill and level check hole and plug at same level as stock cover
• A bit of extra capacity
• Some fins for cooling
• Aluminum heavy duty construction
• Boss machined for the vent and vent barb for tube included
• Location that can optionally be machined for a temperature sending unit
• All hardware provided

PML designed this cover for the Chrysler front 8" C205FD IRS differential.

Because there is little clearance, removing the stock cover is difficult. The drain on the PML drain hole simplifies future fluid changes and servicing. Magnetic drain plug is provided.

This PML cover includes differential cover, vent fitting, bolts, fill hole plug and magnetic drain plug.

Installation Note: Installing the larger PML Covers can be challenging. There is very little space. In many cases, you will need to temporarily remove the steering rack lock nut and washer. This may also be required when servicing the differential with the stock cover. 

Durango Owners: Durango vehicles have had clearance issues and made modifications steering rack cylinder bolt to increase clearance.

Vehicles usually configured with the C205F:

• Dodge Ram 1500 4WD, around 2001 to 2011
• Dodge Dakota 4WD, around 2000 to 2011, may need to remove steering rack nut to install PML cover
• Dodge Durango 4WD, around 2000 to 2004, and possibly 2005 to 2012, may require modification to steering nut
• Some models of Mitsubishi trucks and SUVs

Always check your vehicle to verify configuration and clearance. Configurations vary.

Similar Applications and Models

Vehicles have a variety of configurations. Be sure to check that you have the 12 Bolt Dodge 8"/205mm differential. Some vehicles have a similar cover.

Temperature Sending Unit

Optionally, PML can drill and tap for a temperature sending unit at the 4 o clock position on the side of the cover. This would be a 1/8 NPT hole and would include a plug.

Hardware Included

PML includes new hardware with this cover. This includes a magnetic drain plug with a reusable copper sealing washer. Having a drain allows easy servicing of the differential without removing the cover.