The Artec Hardcore Diff Cover for the Model 35 replaces the flimsy stamped factory cover on the AMC/Dana Model 35 rear axle with a thick-wall nodular-iron casting. The Model 35 is a common rear axle in older Jeeps, and its shallow OE cover is easy to dent or crack on a rock; this cover armors the ring gear and carrier so the axle survives harder trails.
Key Features
- Cast from high-strength nodular iron with thick walls for impact protection
- Durable powder-coat finish to resist corrosion
- Magnetic drain plug traps metal shavings for cleaner gear-oil changes
- Magnetic fill plug for easy fluid service
- Supplied with high-strength steel fasteners
- Made in the USA and backed by a 1-year manufacturer defect warranty
Fitment & Compatibility
Fits the Model 35 (Dana 35) rear differential, an axle commonly found under older Jeep models such as the Cherokee XJ, Wrangler YJ and TJ, and Grand Cherokee ZJ. Confirm your rear axle is a Model 35 before ordering, as covers are axle-specific. If you run a Dana 30 up front, Artec offers a matching Hardcore Diff Cover for the Dana 30 to armor both ends.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | High-strength nodular iron, thick-wall casting |
| Finish | Powder coat |
| Drain / Fill | Magnetic drain plug and magnetic fill plug |
| Hardware | High-strength steel fasteners |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year against manufacturer defects |
| SKU | AX1035 |
What's in the Box
- Nodular-iron differential cover
- Magnetic drain and fill plugs
- High-strength steel mounting fasteners
Frequently Asked Questions
Which axle does this fit?
It fits the Model 35 (Dana 35) rear differential, which appears on many older Jeeps including the XJ Cherokee, YJ and TJ Wrangler, and ZJ Grand Cherokee. Check that your rear axle is a Model 35 before ordering.
What makes it stronger than the stock cover?
The factory cover is thin stamped steel that dents easily. This one is cast nodular iron with thick walls, so it shrugs off rock strikes that would deform the OE part.
How do I install and seal it?
Drain the old fluid, clean the mating surface, then bolt the cover on with the supplied high-strength fasteners using RTV or a reusable gasket. Torque the bolts evenly in a star pattern, then refill through the fill plug.
Do the magnetic plugs help?
Yes. The magnetic drain and fill plugs catch fine metal particles suspended in the gear oil, which keeps that debris out of the ring-and-pinion between services.
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