Chrome Differential Cover, GM 8.5" (10 Bolt) Front

Note: GM has manufactured many 10 bolt axles, be sure of your application before ordering, this is a 10 bolt front axle.  The best way to decipher what axle cover you have is to compare the stock differential cover photo on this page to your actual cover.  We try to make it as easy as possible for you to make your purchase.  

PCP lets you build your Chrome Differential Cover here on our site; choose the color, fasteners, drain and/or fill plug and gasket type.

Options:

*Powder Coating - 34 different colors to choose from, from clear to textures and everything in between.  If you order only one option we suggest ordering the clear powder coat, this will increase the durability and life of your chrome cover exponentially and it does not dull the chrome shine whatsoever.

*Drain Plug - Differential covers from the factory do not have drain plugs in them, for this reason we offer this option.  Automakers suggest changing your gear lubricant once every 15,000 miles (about a year of driving).  The only way to drain your lubricant without this option is to remove the complete cover and let drain, scrape and replace gasket and re-install new gasket, install and torque all fasteners.  With a drain plug in place you remove one (1) bolt, let drain and replace that one bolt...hands do not even get dirty.

*Fill Plug - Some factories do have fill plugs in the differential covers, if yours does not, order this option to make maintenance easy.  Taking into consideration all the fluids used in a vehicle the axles are the least maintained.

*Magnetic Fill Plug - This will trap the small metal particles that could potentially damage and prematurely wear the differential components.  When changing your gear lube, simply clean the magnet off before re-installing.

*Fasteners - From economy conscious Zinc Plated Hex Nuts to corrosion resistant Stainless Steel Socket Head Cap Screws.  Stainless Steel will not rust or discolor, the same grade that is used in the food industry.  We also have everything in between.

*Gasket - Let's face it, some of us do not like gaskets on our oil pans, valve covers, differential covers, etc.  And yet others swear by them (the auto factories do).  Others will only use RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing elastomer sealant).  Rather than include and charge your for a gasket that may never be used, we leave the decision up to you.  

*PCP Logo - Our PCP Logo Skull will be powder coated onto your chrome cover free of charge.  And if it's powder coated onto the cover, it won't be going anywhere...it's there to stay.