The Banks differential cover may be available for 2019+ Ram trucks "late this year."

[Bozo]

Marketing was explained to me many years ago this way: “ the art of convincing some one to buy a product that they don’t need but got to have by the time we get to the end of the pitch.“ Banks is a master salesman.

 

[UglyViking]

Marketing was explained to me many years ago this way: “ the art of convincing some one to buy a product that they don’t need but got to have by the time we get to the end of the pitch.“ Banks is a master salesman.

I mean that is the standard in selling. You first describe the problem, let people know the scope and scale of the issue, then you present the solution.

That said, I don't see data disproving his arguments, which leads me to think they hold some amount of water.

 

[Bozo]

I mean that is the standard in selling. You first describe the problem, let people know the scope and scale of the issue, then you present the solution.

That said, I don't see data disproving his arguments, which leads me to think they hold some amount of water.

Not disagreeing, just pointing out that the gains/positives of many products are slim with no practical value to the average user.

 

[UglyViking]

Not disagreeing, just pointing out that the gains/positives of many products are slim with no practical value to the average user.

Totally agree there. I think a lot of us like to upgrade because we can more than we should. End of the day I'd argue that a vast majority of us have parts that are well over the needs that we have, some do it for peace of mind, some for status, others "just because". I've personally never really struggled with the stock diff cover, but I can see how it's a bit of extra bling for most guys, especially the dudes who lift 5+ inches where you really start to notice.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I towed heavy (over the GCWR) for 16 years with my 3rd gen and that 11.5" 4.10 gear set looked as good as new both times I had the stock diff cover off and replaced fluids (30K & 60K).

I do see some merit in the fluid dynamics of using a cover that contours the ring gear and keeps the diff fluid from foaming, but lots of folks have been running flat back covers for a lot of miles with no reported ill affects.

 

[Bozo]

I towed heavy (over the GCWR) for 16 years with my 3rd gen and that 11.5" 4.10 gear set looked as good as new both times I had the stock diff cover off and replaced fluids (30K & 60K).

I do see some merit in the fluid dynamics of using a cover that contours the ring gear and keeps the diff fluid from foaming, but lots of folks have been running flat back covers for a lot of miles with no reported ill affects.

My 2nd gen hasn’t complained either. As we all know, fluid changes and quality fluids are key.

 

[Buppies]

Has a release date been confirmed yet?

 

[Bozo]

As with all things lately........2 more weeks. LOL!

 

[Buppies]

I hope sooner than later just had mag tech transmission pan put on while doing recall

 

[Hawk375]

Latest update is Spring 2021 for this differential cover to be released.

 

[Buppies]

Thanks for update