Next Venture Motorsports Front Diff Cover Advantek Dana 44/M210 - Black Powder Coat

HD Diff Cover for Dana M210 (2018+ JL Rubicon, JL Rubicon Unlimited, and JT Gladiator Front Differential Cover)

These are heavy duty differential covers ready for the next generation of Jeep, and whatever the trail can throw at it! Upgrading to heavy duty covers are a must for "heavy users" or anyone looking to protect their axles while playing near rocks. Next Venture Motorsports' focus on having the best product to market rather than the first to the market, but this product happened to be both! They pride themselves on these because of the (not so) minor detail of machining the mating surface flat unlike many of the other fabricated covers we've seen out there. A good weld will leave covers warped unless machined post welding.

CAD designed using 3D models for a precise fit, and to maximize clearance to the trackbar/steering. These are constructed from a 3/8" steel laser cut flange, and 1/4" steel laser cut and CNC formed body. These are beautifully hand welded inside and outside for the utmost strength.

These are decked flat/drilled in one of the in-house CNC mills *after welding*. This ensures that the mating surface is flat, and the bolt pattern is a precise match, regardless of any heating/cooling/warping that would be the result of the welding process. Because of this, RTV sealant is optional, and a factory style re-usable gasket can still be used.

Hardware kit and fill plug are included. Made with pride in the USA.

*Some photos may be of early prototypes; actual product may differ slightly visually - but are functionally the same*

We now stock these in bare metal, textured black powder coat, and a smooth red powder coat; there is typically a two week additional lead time for these colors unless they are in stock. If you want a different color, call us for a lead time.

Notes:

FAQ:

What is the torque spec for the included M8 class 8.8 bolts?

It is 18 ft lbs as measured on a torque wrench.

Where is the drain plug on this thing? Do you have to remove the diff cover to drain it?

Removing the cover/pumping is unnecessary. Unlike the earlier JK Dana 30 and 44, these new axles already have a drain plug/boss cast into the pumpkin. Removing the cover for a thorough inspection and wiping down any residual used oil may be beneficial though.

Do I need to use the factory gasket?

Yes. The reusable factory gasket is quite thick and this cover is designed for use *with* it. Clearance to internal components may be decreased without it.

I see that the logo is bare metal on the powder coated diffs; will that rust without coating?

No, it is made of stainless steel and will not rust.

Is this available with a raised fill hole?

Yes, please just give us a call! A raised fill plug is not necessarily recommended for most configurations. There is some simplicity to using the bottom of the fill plug as the “full level” like the factory covers; but we can certainly build them with a raised fill plug for those of us with pinion angles that have been rotated significantly. Most JL’s running 0 to 3″ of lift will not have a significant rotation of the rear pinion angle and therefore will have a “fill level” that is very close to factory.

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