11118-B | PML Covers AAM Front 9.25 14 Bolt Differential Cover For Ram 2500, 3500 & 1500 Mega Cab | Black Powder Coated

Front differential cover for 2003 to 2013/14 Ram trucks. Profile similar to stock. Cover includes magnetic drain plug and mounting hardware.

Volume: 

approximately 0.5 quart over stock

Number of Bolts: 

14

PML made this differential cover as a bolt on replacement for the stock cover on the American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) 9.25 inch 235mm ring gear front differential used in Dodge Ram trucks.

Benefits

• Profile similar to stock cover for clearance on Ram 2500, 3500 trucks
• Drain hole and magnetic drian plug for easier servicing and following 15K oil change interval recommended by Ram
• Extra capacity
• Fins for heat dissipation
• Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
• Machined gasket surface for a secure seal
• Oil fill/level check hole and plug at same location as on stock cover

PML designed this front differential cover for:

• 2003 to 2013 Ram 2500 (2013 is transition year, verify stock cover has 14 bolts)
• 2003 to 2012 Ram 3500
• 2006 to 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab

Always check your truck to verify differential and clearance.

2013 and newer Ram 3500 and 2014 and newer Ram 2500 have an updated AAM 9.25 differential with a 12 bolt cover. See PML part number 11136.

This cover has been installed successfully on many trucks.

• 2013 Ram 2500 Longhorn
• 2012 Ram 2500
• 2010 Ram 3500 Mega Cab
• 2010 Ram 2500 HD Crew Cab
• 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
• 2008 Ram 2500 Diesel
• 2007 Ram 2500 Diesel
• 2006 Ram 2500
• 2005 Ram 2500

• 1949 Power Wagon FiveR

Drain, Fill/Level Check and Optional Machining for a Temperature Sending Unit

Drain hole is on the bottom of the cover. A magnetic drain plug is included. A drain on the differential cover makes for easier servicing of the differential.

Level check/fill hole is on the side at the 3 o clock position. The bottom of the Level/fill hole is at the same location as the OEM cover level check fill hole relative to the differential center line. This means that you fill and check the fluid level the same way with the OEM cover as with the PML cover.

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. This is for people who have an aftermarket gage monitoring the differential fluid temperature. There is a custom machining charge. Select this option before clicking ADD TO CART.

Why a Low Profile Cover?

Because of many clearance issues with steering, u-bolts, and suspension, PML maintained a low profile with partial fins with this cover.

Around 2008, Dodge added a u-bolt to the front end design that would contact larger aftermarket covers when at the limit of the steering. The suspension on Megacabs also contacted larger aftermarket covers. PML designed this cover focusing on:

• The PML cover follows the contour of the stock cover to maintain clearance
• The fin-free left side prevents interference with the u-bolt
• Drain for easier servicing
• Increase in fluid capacity that does not decrease clearance

The PML cover is still larger than the stock cover so please check your truck carefully to make sure you have space for a larger cover.

Rear Differential Cover

PML makes a matching rear end cover for these Ram trucks. Most common rear differential covers are AAM 11.5" ring gear, 14 bolt cover, or the AAM 10.5" ring gear, 14 bolt cover.

Gasket

PML recommends RTV. RTV is a type of silicon rubber and it comes in a tube. There are several brands, such as Permatex, and these are readily available at automotive stores.

Some people use the reusable factory gasket. Please make sure the gasket is clean and free of any nicks. If there is a nick in the gasket, that is where you'll get a leak. This PML cover is compatible with Mopar gasket part number 5086682AA.