{"product_id":"ppe-ram-2500-hd-cast-aluminium-rear-differential-cover-black-ram-2500-3500","title":"PPE Ram 2500 HD Cast Aluminium Rear Differential Cover – Black | Ram 2500 \u0026 3500","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncrease differential cooling, improve lubrication and strengthen your rear driveline with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"740\"\u003ePPE Ram 2500 HD Cast Aluminium Rear Differential Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for 2019+ Ram 2500 and 3500 models equipped with the AAM 11.5\" or 11.8\" 14-bolt rear differential, this premium upgrade increases oil capacity while replacing the factory stamped-steel cover with a heavy-duty cast aluminium alternative engineered for towing, touring and demanding Australian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003ePPE Ram 2500 HD Cast Aluminium Rear Differential Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e has been engineered to improve cooling performance, increase differential oil capacity and provide superior protection for the AAM rear differential fitted to late-model Ram HD trucks.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eWhen towing heavy caravans, hauling loads or travelling long distances in Australia's harsh conditions, elevated differential temperatures can accelerate lubricant breakdown and increase wear on gears and bearings. The PPE cover increases oil capacity by approximately 0.7 quart (0.66 litres), providing greater thermal capacity while helping maintain lower operating temperatures. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003eManufactured from premium A356.0-T6 heat-treated cast aluminium, the cover features large external cooling fins, internal windage scrapers and cast-in cross-bracing that work together to improve heat dissipation, minimise oil churning and maximise lubrication. Compared with the factory stamped-steel cover, the PPE design also provides significantly greater housing rigidity and increased resistance to impacts from rocks, road debris and off-road obstacles. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2644\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003eFor added protection, PPE includes 304 stainless steel magnetic fill and drain plugs fitted with high-temperature Neodymium magnets to capture harmful ferrous wear particles before they circulate through bearings and gears. A built-in 1\/8\" NPT port also allows fitment of an optional differential temperature sender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2651\" data-section-id=\"8av2ty\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3265\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2671\" data-section-id=\"jxihmp\"\u003eHeavy-duty A356.0-T6 cast aluminium construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2722\" data-section-id=\"7gelgb\"\u003eDurable black powder-coated finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2759\" data-section-id=\"1ub6f2\"\u003eSuits AAM 11.5\" \u0026amp; 11.8\" 14-bolt rear differential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2866\" data-start=\"2811\" data-section-id=\"bqy670\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2821\"\u003e0.7 quart (0.66L)\u003c\/strong\u003e additional oil capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2896\" data-start=\"2867\" data-section-id=\"1sl1d05\"\u003eLarge external cooling fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2957\" data-start=\"2897\" data-section-id=\"1kg4l9j\"\u003eInternal windage scrapers reduce oil churning and aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3009\" data-start=\"2958\" data-section-id=\"1nu89hf\"\u003eCast cross-bracing for increased housing rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3010\" data-section-id=\"oadpld\"\u003eImproved underbody protection compared with the factory stamped-steel differential cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3152\" data-start=\"3101\" data-section-id=\"fquo23\"\u003eMagnetic 304 stainless steel fill and drain plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3189\" data-start=\"3153\" data-section-id=\"qnci85\"\u003eHigh-temperature Neodymium magnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3190\" data-section-id=\"2by7ug\"\u003e1\/8\" NPT temperature sender port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3265\" data-start=\"3225\" data-section-id=\"1qeatf0\"\u003eLimited lifetime manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mzno4v\" data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3290\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eHeat and contaminated lubricant are two of the biggest contributors to differential wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3419\"\u003eThe PPE differential cover helps 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class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4718\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5t2pad\" data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4627\"\u003ePPE Rear Differential Cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qnvi8n\" data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4648\"\u003eMagnetic Fill Plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18wm19k\" data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4670\"\u003eMagnetic Drain Plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4dzlaz\" data-start=\"4671\" data-end=\"4690\"\u003eMounting Hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171dqqn\" data-start=\"4691\" data-end=\"4718\"\u003eInstallation Instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yuashn\" data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5021\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4998\" data-end=\"5021\"\u003eWhy We Recommend 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