Banks Rear Diff Cover First Look w/ #'s | Is The Gale Banks Diff Cover Just Bling Or A Game Changer?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

BY THE NUMBERS! External Heat Radiation - www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/assets/1/20/dimregular/banks-diff-cover-external-heat-radiation.jpg Internal Heat Absorption - www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/assets/1/20/dimregular/banks-diff-cover-internal-heat-absorption.jpg Cool Down Test - www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/assets/1/20/dimregular/banks-diff-cover-road-test.jpg Fluid Temp - www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/assets/1/20/dimregular/banks-diff-cover-fluid-temperature.jpg

[@blegi1245]

69assparade the problem of oil not reaching the pinion bearings still exists with the flat covers. Also the extra gear oil is not free.

[@bankspower]

@69assparade Yes, the flat backs cool better than stock. However, the fluid dynamics are so poor that you're killing your lubricant faster. It's like spraying a firehouse at a block wall and expecting it to go up and over the block wall.

[@monsterram6617]

By stock are they referring to the OE sheet metal cover or the AAM aluminum cover that comes on the 4th gen DRW?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

They didn't designate that in the date so I'm not positive.

[@bankspower]

@@monsterram6617 OE sheet metal cover. Although it's important to note that although the 4th gen DRW cover performs better than the flat-backs, it still suffers from the lack of airflow that exists behind the diff housing. Deep fins are great but if there's no air flowing over them, they don't do much.

[@patwregan]

Gale Banks is a Diesel Genius- he puts the work in to back his claims up with facts!!!

[@thefixer8786]

The 5 dislikes are all probably from the makers of the flat back covers lol

[@speterbilt]

You don't need this expensive cover

[@JNH123]

@@speterbilt I totally agree. Would be nice to have a sight glass in the stock cover lol.

[@93chevy93]

Sex is also not a necessity but damn if I don't like it allot! Lol

[@zcummins83]

You don't need a bed or toilet paper either.

[@markm0000]

Zachary Cummins I sleep on the floor and use a bidet.

[@mylesswann530]

Actual diesel products with facts and tests backing them and not hype advertised and aimed at teenagers.

[@norman_sage2528]

Are those the customers that buy them?

[@hddm3]

Leave it to banks to come out with something that works. Period. Awsome engineering. Awsome

[@theblowjobjudge5414]

Highly recommend, this cover added 285 HP to my 94 power stroke 👍👍👍

[@lagoonrd4173]

THEBLOWJOBJUDGE it might raise it up to 287... hauling ass and saving gas at the same time!

[@wesleymadsen4357]

I dont think and old power stroke even makes 285hp

[@supertanker9681]

Imagine if u had the tow mirrors out also....😨

[@ShironAdam]

Well if he had busted his old diff cover then this new one would in a sense add 285hp

[@kixforrest2358]

All for the Stupid Ridiculous price of $400!

[@andyjackson6170]

I have worked with alot of heavy equipment over the years. Heating of any fluid to its max or breakdown point shortens life of fluid/oil. If he got the gear oil in that rear end to stay that much lower than stock. It's going to help the gear oil protect better and last longer. Plus extend the life of the parts in the differential. Nice work banks!

[@Mach141]

oil doesnt breakdown. It gets dirty. Class dismissed

[@andyjackson6170]

@@Mach141 thanks professor!

[@Davidpellum]

How awesome is wade! He puts out a finished product video before gale banks does!!!

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Only the best for you! Banks did help make this video possible by letting us get our hands on it.

[@roosduster]

@@thoroughbreddiesel It is the least they could do since they refuse to put out a final video.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@roosduster "refuse" you're dramatic and cringey af

[@bpehan6268]

This is an absolutely F%^&ing awesome solution for heavy load on road use!

[@kdbl007]

Mag hytec and every other diff cover maker just put a diaper on to watch their sales disappear

[@asmodeus9944]

😆😆😆

[@behrlock]

Looks awesome. Only thing negative I can see is the possibility of the lower vents getting pugged in mud or debris but even if that happens, this cover is going to lubricate and cool better than anything else I’ve seen. Make one for a Dana 80 and I’m likely in.

[@zososldier]

It shouldn't get plugged unless you are a farmer pulling ag trailers in a field. It's meant for haulers. Not off roading.

[@kenuber4766]

Wow...$400.00!! Does it come with a "reach around" or at least a Kiss??

[@kenuber4766]

@@garrettcooke5566 Yea, anytime I can keep a stealership out of my rear end, is a good day!

[@Lawman-196]

I know OMG expensive! 361% more expensive than any other.....take that and buy some Amsoil diff fluid.

[@daviddroescher]

$250 for a wig cut as a high & tight or &150extra for one that duse what it is supposed to do.

[@6herc3]

@@Lawman-196 It actually comes with 4 qts of Amsoil

[@dhern2613]

Absolute engineering brilliance

[@V10PDTDI]

It’s very similar to what BMW has on some of there M cars . I guess if you want to take it further is plumb a external cooler and a pump like the Corvette Z06 performance package has. Gail and his crew did a phenomenal job.

[@jacobbaker1921]

Nissan does as well, there's aluminium fins on the tow package trucks

[@Mach141]

Banks is a marketing genius! People lining up to give him their money. Very impressive. How many have experienced rear end or axle failures using the OEM cover? My guess is not many, and if it did fail, it wasn't because the fluid was to hot.

[@rodgraff1782]

On my truck I had a sealant in between the cover and diff. No drain plug either. Also no way to check the level and color of the fluid. That was enough reason for me to buy one. My truck is all banks. I don’t run a tune but have their monster exhaust, intercooler, intake elbow and ram air intake. More horsepower and lower EGTs. I did this for engine longevity. I also have coolant and oil bypass filtration and an external full flow transmission oil filter, deep pan and ported shift solenoids. Ford 6 liter is 18 years old and 143,00o miles. I tow an 8800 lb 35’ trailer. I’ve had no engine related failures except for an EGR valve under warranty, and at 17 years, a mass airflow sensor. I’ll keep lining up to by Banks, as I plan on keeping my truck for a long time.

[@Mach141]

@@rodgraff1782 Every cover has a way to check the level and the color of the fluid. You remove the fill plug and stick your pinky finger in the hole. About one knuckle down you should he hitting the top of your oil level. Pull your finger out and inspect the color if you desire. This is a nice cover, no question, and people who like to modify their rides as a hobby should enjoy it. I just think its overpriced and your money could be better spent elsewhere. But these will probably sell like hot cakes. Like I said , the man knows how to make money.

[@holtonc.3072]

Oddly enough yes this is a useful product for hotshotters but Ive run for for over 450k miles in 5 years on my stock 03 ram 3500 diff cover/diff with zero issues. Change the oil and use the OEM recommend fluid and things wont break.

[@deathninja007]

Waited so long for this since there last video in the series! Badass!

[@warrmalaski8570]

The bank's video is now out.

[@N2GLOCK1]

The resolution to a problem that doesn’t exist.

[@howardjboone7065]

as if these trucks weren't expensive enough

[@Lawman-196]

I'm with you on that 😮

[@kdbl007]

Sounds like you didn’t watch their test series on all the aftermarket diff covers.

[@scottisaaks]

Stock cover is better because its stock price and never breaks. Not a performance upgrade.

[@LKN117]

Might not be a problem for the suburban cowboy that doesnt haul anything with their 100K luxury sedan with a bed. But to a commercial driver driving 100-200k mi year loaded. Something like this is actually worth it.

[@bigal1568]

Break away, yikes I cringe just thinking of breaking a almost $400 dollar cover. Long haul trucks can use this not me I see to much off road use to spend that kind of money. Kudos to Banks engineering to reinvent the diff cover though allot of R&D went Into this. We all no Gale is a perfectionist awesome Mr Banks.

[@toddallison4390]

Gale already mentioned that if that happens, he will replace for free. It has a lifetime warranty.

[@MrEliasdl]

At 5 mph or less on a trail this design doesn't get you much benefit for the risk.

[@mjohnsongreen]

Ram air sounds good. Till it fills up with mud and or road grime.

[@cumminsman4670]

Should’ve been on the top of the diff....

[@moparman2500]

@@cumminsman4670 there is no air flow at the top of the diff

[@Icutmetal]

Cummins MAN And how the hell would that help?

[@k4391]

Or catch it on something in the road or off-road and break the corner off.

[@suzuki230]

jeremy kohler I don’t think they meant for this to be hitting the trails with. This was designed to be more of a on the road deal for the heavy haulers and long commuters. I could see hot shot companies buying these up quick.

[@swingwing671]

Sadly they don't make it for my application!!!! I'd happily buy one in a blink of an eye if they did!!! 2016 Ford F350 4x4 crew cab Dually 4.30 Gears...

[@wiredforstereo]

When you said you had numbers, I thought you actually tested something. I've already seen Gale's numbers.

[@charleschenet2336]

Banks never finished their testing. Prove it before you sell it. If pinion bearing lubrication is a main issue then please explain a reverse pinion Dana 44? How about the lubrication to the carrier bearings or better yet hub bearings how long do they last? Or the oil mastication that happens in manual gear box. I'm not saying it doesn't work but prove it. The dyno is one thing but a real world test would be a trailer with a 10 to 12K load up hill in the heat of summer. Real world testing would have a truck at stock ride height not 6 feet off of the ground with a fan blowing. How about a lawnmower engine that has splash lubrication and it runs for years. Hypoid gear oil is designed to cling to gear teeth. Gear oil has extremely high surface tension and shear strength. The bearing clearance in an engine is an example of how little oil it takes to lubricate an engine or gear box for that matter. Very little oil film is necessary for proper lubrication. Just a thought.......let the vitriol begin

[@kenuber4766]

He stopped short of just saying every aftermarket cover is a POS. I think someone made a phone call, He sure piped up real fast. For me...To much engineering for a cover. I will keep my stock one and spend the $400.00 else where on the Truck.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

HOW DO YOU KNOW BANKS DID NOT FINISH THE TESTING ??DID YOU VERIFY TO FIND OUT ?? I CAN TELL YOU THAT THEY CAN PROVE ALL THEIR DATA. NO ONE DOES AS MUCH R AND D AS THEY DO ACCEPT MAJOR CAR MANUFACTURERS..THEY ALWAYS LEAD THE WAY IN DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS..RESEARCH WHAT I SAID. GALE BANKS IS A GENIOUS.

[@charleschenet2336]

@@hankclingingsmith8707 Then why start with all the fanfare with videos of a truck on a dyno with an anemometer measuring air flow and temperature readings. With bragging about all the effort and money being put into testing. Make a few videos then crickets...... . Next there's a product with a nice power point presentation. Prove it is all I'm saying. The vehicle manufacturers use real world environments. Banks set train in motion so follow through with.

[@christopherdickinson4291]

@@hankclingingsmith8707 I can tell your still in middle school... one day you'll open your eyes.

[@michaelbarnhill2685]

@@hankclingingsmith8707 im over 400k on my stock rearend. With stock cover. All original hardware save for wheel bearings. Welding rig, tows my camper thru the mountains mutliple times a year....im over the gvwr, and have been for....8yrs now. In fact, gear oil has only been changed twice.....yes, twice in over 400k miles. So....what is the benefit of this cover again?

[@sicsam1]

Stock cover, drill n tap to run lines pumped to a trans cooler with fan. Sounds easy enough..

[@erikkovacs3097]

The HMMWV tranfer case does this with a heat exchanger in the transfer case that carries transmission fluid from the radiator to keep the transfer case fluid at a stable temperature.

[@p.t.anderson1593]

What would you do for a pump? I've thought about doing the same with a stock cover.

[@sicsam1]

@@p.t.anderson1593 MAybe try whatever pumps the remote turbo are using

[@Garth2011]

Ha Ha and don't forget the AirDog filter system that removes all of the air from the gear oil.

[@xmo552]

sicsam1 Cool idear

[@grammarpolice5554]

No doubt this is a fine working product however the best design would be to have the entire differential mainly round and dimpled like a golf ball. The dimpled surface would pull the air from the front around the curved sides to the back where fins could still be implemented without a ram air system. Making the diff perfectly round and slightly bigger with a dimpled surface would actually make it more aerodynamic than a standard one.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Maybe, however the the current design keeps it cooler.

[@hughjanus7460]

Mud and ice catcher for up north

[@dam1041960]

But cooling would not be a problem in the north. Being its cooler to begin with. In fact they the OEM's are adding heaters to the rear dif> And you can make a custom built plug for it. Or maybe banks can.

[@homefront3162]

opossum catcher in California

[@scotthurley208]

I hope they create one for anF250 6.0L powerstroke. I would definitely buy one of these covers.

[@paulzumpf7934]

Just go buy a 08 diff cover with bolts for less than $100.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

@@paulzumpf7934 where ??

[@immikeurnot]

@@hankclingingsmith8707 Junkyard? They're $100 on Amazon. Fits all the Sterling axle (10.25" and 10.5") trucks.

[@jamesm9766]

Plus you forgot lifetime warranty banks said so himself

[@xhawkeye8717]

Limited lifetime warranty. Whatever that means?

[@internetcrap7]

No he didn't

[@mikejohnson9118]

Cuuuver....Yeah buddy! It helps to play the video at 1.25 speed.

[@rklaiss1]

The time savings alone in changing diff fluid is worth it. If you regularly launch a boat...that’s a fluid change when you’re dunking the rear below the hubs. This would be a no brainer. If you’ve ever had to clean off the the black goop from a diff cover...the $400 seems worth it to me!

[@BiggusDickus2]

Well fools and their money soon part ways. Happy purchasing dip shit!

[@MarcMonson]

doesnt take rocket appliances for someone to figure out the stock internal shape is the best and just add fins to the outside surface. good thing someone finally did it, rest are just posers. wonder how much that banks logo adds to the casting though.

[@nautilus9008]

Fuckin way she goes

[@F450FTW]

Marc Monson The rest are just water under the fridge

[@johndowe7003]

about 200 dollars

[@monkeycbrown]

If I had a diesel I would only put banks aftermarket products on!

[@cumminsman4670]

$1 million worth of testing, I didn’t know anybody was having problems with Rear Diffs ???

[@lagoonrd4173]

Cummins MAN how are rainbows made?? How does the sun set??? How does the posi work in a Plymouth ???? It just does!... so settle down joe bob

[@norman_sage2528]

I think you made a good point. Change the differential fluid at regular intervals. No problems. I think a cheap cover that has a fill plug and a drain plug to help with maintainance is desirable. I hate using the stock filler hole.

[@travispfannmuller7717]

If you service regularly and use the the truck for commuting you won't need this cover. I only start my duramax to pull my fifth wheel travel trailer or my race trailer so I think it would be worthwhile. Servicing would be more convenient as well

[@jonathonsmith7694]

Cummins MAN hot shot peps do

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

I wish they make front one & make for semi truck all diffs

[@seahorse5677]

Too many design flaws with this part. After 8 Months I've had this part; 12 Pt fasteners stripped, Fill plug not stainless or zinc coated (rusted), O-ring gasket leaking, Ram air scoop cracked, low grade aluminum pitting (corroded), Powder coating peeling off, zero improvement in fuel economy. Stick with the stock cover.

[@toddkotsifas174]

Yeah its gonna catch alot more than air!

[@thefroman777]

It seems a bit pricey for me. But well thought out and designed in my opinion. I like the extra cooling and the 3 plugs for servicing and to be able to see the fluid.The o-ring gasket is a good idea as well. Seems quite robust, I think it would be favourable especially for people who would be doing a lot of towing/hauling. (:

[@metalbeast83]

aside from catching air like he said but also the chance to catch anything laying in the road , like say a chunk of semi tire or such. maybe not but it just looks like those extended corners could cause a problem.

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

He said they were break away if it hit something they would break away and not affect the rest of the cover so you wont lose any oil

[@cesarlaso356]

Banks has products that improve performance. Other manufacturers lose performance or are poorly engineered. Thank you Banks.

[@patmclean1951]

Anything is possible I guess. It seems unlikely that this would happen. Is there really that much debris on the roads you are driving on?

[@ashkanserat]

Gale said if you break it he will give you a new one!

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

Tons of engineering went into this cover .

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

It definitely shows. The data we talk about in the video is impressive.

[@hawkie333]

Loved his videos with the clear housing!

[@lagoonrd4173]

And tires ... not to mention the combined amount of knowledge put into this piece of art... more than you think

[@wesleymadsen4357]

Tons of engineering has gone into every nuclear power plant that has had a nuclear meltdown also...

[@reminoel483]

More like the only aftetmarket diff cover that is not just bling

[@xmo552]

Rémi I bought the BD cover a few years ago.

[@xmo552]

Rémi I think the BD cover was the most functional until Banks did this.

[@reminoel483]

BD at least try to be better than stock by increasing capacity but when you look at it and the way oil move in the diff. Its probably making the diff run hotter not cooler

[@xmo552]

Rémi 🤷‍♂️ but my mpg went up 😁

[@michaelhudspeth]

I like the design and the thought and research Banks put into this. Have come to expect this from Banks along with the premium price. Surprised there is no port for a temperature probe as there is with Mag-Hytec. Also share other's concern about lifting with with a floor jack at the differential housing for tire rotations and suspension work. But having a drain plug and a sight gauge and not having to mess with RTV encourages the regular 15,000 mile maintenance called for on my RAM 3500.

[@adidas4275]

That is a good point. Someone should do a review with lifting with a jack

[@rodgraff1782]

@@adidas4275I have the Sterling version of this banks cover on my 2006 ford F250. There is a plug for a temp sensor on mine And there is a flat spot in the middle that you probably could Jack up on the scoops are off to the side on mine. I’m not a fan of jacking the differential.

[@rodgraff1782]

@@adidas4275I have the Sterling version of this banks cover on my 2006 ford F250. There is a plug for a temp sensor on mine And there is a flat spot in the middle that you probably could Jack up on the scoops are off to the side on mine. I’m not a fan of jacking the differential.

[@rodgraff1782]

Mine has a plug for a sensor (1/8”), and a flat spot in the middle. The scoops are off to the side, but I would still use a rubber cushion between the diff and Jack.

[@MrEliasdl]

Just jack under the shock brackets. Why risk breaking the fins on the cover.

[@timvatter2559]

I watched all the testing he did on other after market covers. All they did was add some bling to the rear end. Most made the fluid hotter and aerated the oil. Both are bad for the gears and bearings. Also the break away sections will not cause any leaking so you will not be stranded on the trail or road.

[@paulzumpf7934]

Where did he ever publish the numbers. How do you know it make fluid hotter. That was pure speculation. The fluid got aerated with the stock cover as well. I also watched the whole series.

[@timvatter2559]

@@paulzumpf7934 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmqtpHelp7dpqtk

[@tuomasholo]

Looking forward to other manufacturers to come up with their own curved back covers and similar cooling.

[@superbroncgt5502]

Tu Ho It’s patented.

[@dustindrake6272]

Big game changer here making me want to get one

[@stevenewman5117]

When do they think they will have them for a 2000 ram 3500 drw?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Don’t know for sure.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Well be ordering about 200 of these when released. Our fleet will benefit a ton from these. It’ll save us money and time. It’s aluminum as well so it should dissipate heat better as well.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

When you're ready give our wholesale dept. a ring

[@Cannibal440]

1. How does this improve fuel mileage? 2. What is the ideal oil temperature? 3. Would this be of any benefit to a non-towing vehicle that runs 100,000 miles per year?

[@93chevy93]

You should go to the banks videos he explains it all

[@Cannibal440]

@@93chevy93 What videos? If you're talking about the diff cover series, Ive watched those.

[@frankiehumphreyiv5972]

He stated that in the video 1.5 % increase in MPG It Reduces The Oil Temperature 61 Degrees Please Watch h The Video -Sarge

[@Cannibal440]

@@frankiehumphreyiv5972 I have watched all the videos. 1. How is the 1.5% achieved? He dosen't answer that question.. 2. Unless I missed it, he dosen't say what the ideal temperature is either. I'm trying to determine if this would be of benefit to a non towing vehicle. Does the increase in fuel economy come from less oil drag? Will the cover cool too much to actually cause less than optimal oil temperatures?

[@immikeurnot]

1: Improves mileage over the typical aftermarket covers through better oil flow. 2: Around 150 degrees is my understanding. 3: No. Not at all.

[@ehrenkrause9861]

Cool cover. Pissed he hasn't made a cover for a ford 250 - 350.

[@zososldier]

They have only been doing r&d for around a year. And their test truck was a dodge. So of course the axle they make first is going to be the dodge/GM axle.

[@AlexTBon4073]

Now this is a cover.

[@SnifferSock]

You've got to wonder how much cooling they lost with that giant BANKS logo.

[@xmo552]

SnifferSock I imagine that from around the center and up their ram-air is probably being drafted away.

[@homefront3162]

lol yup

[@kdawg3370]

I mean once the fins get clogged up with mud your screwed so

[@FieroFats]

@@kdawg3370 Why would it get clogged up with mud? This is for working trucks, not playing trucks.

[@KurNorock]

Considering the fact that this cover has 3x more cooling surface than ANY other cover, i don't think it matters.

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

I hope with Mr. Banks does the AMC20 cover for my Hummer, he remembers that our diffs are upside down. Those scoops would be up in the air on my diffs.

[@4schitzangiggles]

IIRC, AMC20 diffs have round covers. So it shouldn't matter which way is up

[@wiredforstereo]

This guy's favorite word is "actually."

[@mmarielle07]

Thank you Banks !

[@Doom6.0]

Where’s the Ford 12 bolt!?

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Junkyards. Lol just kidding it made the most sense for them to release this version first since it fits dodge, Chevy and gmc rear ends

[@blackdogexcavator21]

@@kylevanwinkle2081 I was wondering how deep into the comments I would have to go to read a Ford driver asking "wheres the one for the Ford" and someone saying "in the junk yard" or something similar. Lol. Didn't have to go far! I love it.

[@nosnerd1967]

A very trick piece ! 👌👌💪👌👌

[@freedomisntfree5573]

You bastards! What about us 7.3 Ford guys? WTF. Hauling my 5th wheel around the country with one of these would give me a piece of mind. Not that I worry now. Diff fluid gets changed once a year anyway.

[@drainmonkeys385]

I’ll be buying one.... I’ve done my research..after you guys did... is it critical? Nah.... but there is a reason engineers made diff covers the shape they did,, kinda rounded inside for maximum flow and and least resistance inside..and if you want bling... these are engineered better

[@craigflatley7370]

Great video!

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Thanks!

[@kalijasin]

Better fuel consumption from just a differential cover? hmm

[@jesusdelafuente6966]

Why doesn't Banks offer anything for Fords?

[@Icutmetal]

Looks like a great solution to a problem that doesn’t exist.

[@darcy4744]

Great product, wonder how it stacks up next to a diff cooler/pump combo

[@trevormangus7832]

No ford cover yet maybe it will be coming soon

[@bankspower]

It'll be ready before Christmas.

[@dougiebrownjr]

Seems to me the cover is built upside down. More heat will reside at the top of the diff so why not have the ram air fins at the top??? They could also get more performance without their name interrupting the air flow not to mention the lower hanging ram air scoops could more easily be broken off.

[@agentmuzz]

When you are referring to the stock cover, are you speaking to the stamped steel cover or the AAM Aluminum finned cover?

[@JonLIsALoser]

agentmuzz I got the aluminum finned cover looks pretty much like this best $100 I’ve spent compared to $400 smh

[@agentmuzz]

@@JonLIsALoser I have the aluminum one for mine as well. I think I picked it up for around $100 a few years ago. The Banks one looks really similar with the exception of the air scoops. I do like the clear sight plug for looking at fluid level. I wonder if you can get just the sight plug.

[@bahopik]

Nice cover, wondering why they didn't show it on their channel

[@AustenARW]

Thought that too, there was never a finale to the series, but they probably didn't want to share their secrets in designing I assume.

[@paulzumpf7934]

I wonder if it's any better than the other covers out there. He never did show results from testing the others ether.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/assets/1/20/dimregular/banks-diff-cover-external-heat-radiation.jpg

[@DannyParkerDirty]

Banks aid Ford F250 will be announced at SEMA this year.

[@crazyeyez1502]

Damn that looks good.... just wish they em for the smaller A.A. axles...

[@bermanss350]

Yes gale knocked it out again

[@markfava80]

PPE diff covers. . Clean .

[@sferg9582]

Are your fuel savings number correct? At the 7:00 mark, you mentioned a fuel savings about $251 per YEAR?!!? If I expect a 1-1/2% fuel savings, that would mean about $16,500 annual fuel bill to realize $250 savings per year.

[@LKN117]

Driving 100K mi a year as stated yes the numbers add up. My 2015 RAM 5500 service truck weights roughly 17,000 lbs loaded I get between 8-9 mpg for reference. 100K mi divided by 8.5 mpg gets 11764.7 gal of fuel used multiply that by 2.71 for the average price for a gal of diesel gets $31882.35 then multiply by .01 for your savings gets you $318. This thing will not save you much at all unless you are a commercial driver but in that case these things will be worth it. Not just in fuel savings but increased longevity in your diff oil and potentially less wear and tear on the differential itself. There are all these people in the comments complaining about a product not meant for them all the while not even realizing that there are people outside of there own little world that can use this well engineered part.

[@monsterram6617]

It depends. A 1.5% increase in fuel savings would equate to going 101,500 miles on 100,000 miles of fuel; a bonus of 1,500 miles. Depending on your truck's fuel economy, price of fuel, and how much you travel, the saving can vary. For example, getting 12mpg and paying $3.00/gal would be a $375 saving per 100,000 miles. This may be a benefit to some people who hotshot or otherwise tow frequently, but usually the rule of thumb is anything under 5% isn't worth it, practically speaking. Plus, 1.5% is such a small amount that it could be attributed to a variety of outside influences and not be purely from the diff cover. Also, I've yet to see this cover compared to the AAM aluminum cover that comes on the 4th gen DRW. The BANKS cover looks very similar inside and out, minus the air ducts. Maybe they'll cover it in the BANKS video when it comes out? 🤷‍♂️

[@ChrisSingleton299]

what happens when i take my truck off road, i can see that ram air scoop getting backed with mud and then there goes my cooling of the diff, i think the ram air scoop should have been on the top of the diff to be protected from on and off road damage, but that just me

[@wadeverweire7810]

Pretty much sums it all up LOL this piece of aluminum at best would display decent aerodynamics when being tossed into the trash! LOL bottom line, it all needs to go back to the drawing board LOL they made a mistake and need to eat a shit sandwich LOL

[@jeffsteiner9405]

If the RAM jets sit below the diff - won't they fill with road grime? How would that affect performance?

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

I don’t think that it will catch enough grime to completely block flow. It would be a good idea to check that when you spend a good bit of time off road.

[@dixiemae5042]

First Cummins driver 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@serggue10]

Doesn't yukon diff cover have something close to this but smaller fin.

[@rodpalm6398]

That air scoop would be better on top because on the bottom will pick up mud etc. from the road.

[@thebigmacd]

Banks measured actual airflow under the truck. It wouldn't get any useful airflow if it was up top. Blocked by the truck itself.

[@greghackney8437]

What does it do for you when it's 10 degrees?

[@bankspower]

That's not the whole story. The fluid dynamics are so poor in the flat back covers it costs you money to use them. And, they don't get the lubricant up and over to the pinion as well as the stock cover.

[@daviddroescher]

@@bankspower I've seen the videos and agree with the principles you've explained. What are the side effects of excessively cold gear oil? I live in Montana and -20 degrees Fahrenheit is common in winter my question is wood the additional cooling prohibit 75-140 from reaching operating temperature in those severely cold ambient temperatures? I've seen a lot of flak in the comments section here how about you not releasing your video first. I think it's a good way to do it in this case so that you can address these kinds of practical application questions that are going to come up in the video that you do publish. Cheers love your products manner of thinking as you've done always shrug off the negativity and do what they say can't be done. I know I sure as hell am with my chasing of your land speed record in a first gen Dodge.

[@myleshansel7950]

I watched the videos he did on this subject, I didn't see a final video thou. Great design and look, price point SUCKS!!!!!!! I understand he spent a lot of time researching testing,etc... but come on man almost $400

[@striveforselflessness3220]

My thoughts exactly.

[@WyFoster]

The expensive part isn't the materials or the manufacturing. You're paying for the time and labor of the men and women who designed it. As we can all see, they did an excellent job.

[@harrisonfowler4461]

Can you put this on a half ton pick up?

[@StevenBlackStallion]

For a ford Excursion 7.3 2wd. will this be good for it?

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

Dissapointing, but I mean you can't get too excited over a diff cover anyways, it's hideous (but functional) and that "fuel savings" of $250/yr sounds like total bs. Maybe compared to a truck with water as diff fluid.

[@caroldavid1019]

The math works out to a savings of $250 per 100,000 miles. It takes me 33 months to drive 100k which mean roughly 53 months to pay for the cover. I don't keep a truck for more than 3 years.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

@@caroldavid1019 He said $250/yr at 7:00 but he also did say 100k miles I missed that part, idk whos driving 100k/yr, I do 30k a year myself, but yeah I guess it's worth it for some people. At even 25k/yr it will take over 6 years for most people to recoup the cost of this "upgrade", still a nice cover though

[@suzuki230]

David G hot shot drivers, oil field drivers is what I can see this going on. I used to do a 100,000 a year but I put that on my work car.

[@NellisNelson]

David R if all these trucks you’re buying have the same diff then you have a diff cover for life.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

@@suzuki230 isn't that ram air scoop just going to get filled with mud and road grime if you're out in the oil fields.

[@zacedward1]

Very nice thanks for the video

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

You're welcome. Happy to help.

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

Does he have one of these for the 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins 5.9l 4x4?

[@spartacus6640]

Kinda wish they made this for my tacoma

[@TheProRedneck]

Love it, but have several question marks in my brain about it. First, I really wish he put a temp-probe port on it, second I already see the scoops filling up with crud on my first use, so Why not just put scoops on the top edge too? Would give some extra flow and also serve as somewhat of a backup when the bottom ones plug. Lastly, I drive all older trucks so it's unfortunately all useless to me anyways:/ all of that said, I am a major fan of the engineering and R&D that banks is doing and making videos about, and I think he is one of the smartest guys in the truck world. So none of this is to slam him, it's just some thoughts. Maybe he could incorporate these things into a diff cover for my 7.3 and 12 valve.

[@raymiehurley8964]

Does anyone know when Banks is gonna make a diff cover for gmc 1500 trucks?

[@addamochs]

Seen one already on KZbin getting powder coated and installed for a SEMA build.

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Cool

[@Cowboy.underwater]

Yes, because why wouldn't you put an insulative layer on something meant to disperse heat?

[@erikkovacs3097]

What if I drive backwards all the time? Looks like I found the Achilles heel of the new Banks ram air diff cover!

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Would air be flowing directly into the cover that way...... there by cooling the cover effectively?

[@BiggusDickus2]

Please refrain from creating offspring Erik 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@larsjrgensen5975]

I do not understand the better fuel economy. Hotter oil is thinner and moves around easier, so when running low load the oil is thicker because the rear end is not able to keep itself warm. I see it on my automatic transmission, the fuel economy is better after it gets heated op a little. A small simple oil pump, cooler and thermostat would be the best of both worlds, a basic bend tube like some servo pumps have, could be enough.

[@scottdowney4318]

Only thing I can think, is cooler gear oil has a little less friction of metal on metal, so then less resistance to motion. So diff oil under heat and pressure is different maybe.

[@cwskees8661]

Do they make it for a 99 F-350 7.3

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

Not yet but they are expanding on platforms that they offer these for.

[@korn111685]

Not where I thought I’d hear about this.

[@maciejolejniczak151]

Can I get one for a second gen dodge ram ??

[@victoroliveira3256]

I just bought maghytec about 2 months ago............for my l5p 2019 dually........I’m impatient and wade just keeps rubbing it in

[@mannypuerta5086]

While I appreciate the R&D that probably went into this product, in my neighborhood living on a dirt road that is mud/snow in the winter and flying rocks in the summer, this wouldn’t work for me. I don’t do hotshot work and I only do 15-20,000 miles a year with occasional heavy pulls. My data: 364,000 miles, Mag-Hytec Dana 80 cover, Valvoline 75W140 synthetic...no problems. Apparently, for what I do there is no requirement to solve any rear diff problems I don’t have...and yes, I’m a Banks fan and user of his products.

[@mannypuerta5086]

Reaper5.56 Xx And, apparently, SEMA bling trucks.😃

[@BigFrogs4x4]

What worries me are those of us who live in the snow and ice area. I'm worried about slush buildup in those ram airs, refreezing and breaking them. Did they happen to test for that?

[@johnjbarnes78]

Doubt anything would refreeze to a surface attached to the rear axle of a driving vehicle given the heat produced - 226° Banks measured was likely with ambient air temperature 75 - 85°. Even with an air temperature of 20° the axle operating temperature is well in excess of 150°.

[@BigFrogs4x4]

@@johnjbarnes78 I don't know if you live in the snow ice area but when temps hit 10 degrees ice packs to everything. Ive had ice slush frozen to my diffs. And those ram airs will scoop snow and slush, pack in then refreeze.

[@johnjbarnes78]

I currently live in Florida, but lived in Iowa during the 90's and never had anything frozen to my diffs - even at -20°F - other places definitely. It's not my place to tell anyone how to spend their money, however, so my experience doesn't matter at this point.

[@BigFrogs4x4]

@@johnjbarnes78 I respect your opinion and your input. I would love to have this for my Dodge it just worries me.

[@luismviera7982]

Para cual camion es este cover ?

[@lewy1]

Will it be coming out for F150?

[@transam1995lt1]

I don't see a F150 pulling the loads and running the miles to need one.

[@DannyParkerDirty]

When is it going to be available for the 2018 f250 6.7 ...

[@thoroughbreddiesel]

TBA

[@rayflores8408]

I called Banks and was told Ford differentials date will be announced at this years SEMA. Can't wait!

[@DannyParkerDirty]

@@rayflores8408 AWSOME buddy I was going to do the same thing. I've literally had to work every waking minute this week just got off and your the first thing on my inbox..Thanks my man

[@DannyParkerDirty]

@@thoroughbreddiesel They said at SEMA this year they will announce the date

[@DannyParkerDirty]

@@thoroughbreddiesel They said they will announce a date at SEMA this year. Straight from Banks

[@xtremeboost7]

I wonder if this clears the track bar on coil spring trucks.

[@ravencornell7687]

There isn’t one for those systems yet that I’ve seen, these are for the 11 1/2” ones, 2500 & 3500’s

[@joerapo]

Ram 2500s are coil sprung now.