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Your Wrangler was born trail-ready, right from the factory. However, not all trails are created equal, and some destinations don’t even have trails! If rock-crawling...

Your Wrangler was born trail-ready, right from the factory. However, not all trails are created equal, and some destinations don’t even have trails! If rock-crawling or overlanding are on the agenda, it’s time to upgrade your undercarriage, starting with the differential cover.

What Is a Differential Cover (Pumpkin) on a Jeep Wrangler?

The differential is a gear train that connects the driveshaft to the axles of your Jeep. These gears allow your wheels to turn at different speeds when you steer. The differential carrier is contained in the differential case the middle of your axle housing, sometimes called the “pumpkin”....

Your Wrangler was born trail-ready, right from the factory. However, not all trails are created equal, and some destinations don’t even have trails! If rock-crawling or overlanding are on the agenda, it’s time to upgrade your undercarriage, starting with the differential cover.

What Is a Differential Cover (Pumpkin) on a Jeep Wrangler?

The differential is a gear train that connects the driveshaft to the axles of your Jeep. These gears allow your wheels to turn at different speeds when you steer. The differential carrier is contained in the differential case the middle of your axle housing, sometimes called the “pumpkin”. The differential cover (or “diff cover”) is on the side opposite the driveshaft, and can be removed to inspect and service the gears. It usually has a removable plug for filling the differential with gear oil. 4WD and AWD vehicles will have both a front and rear differential.

Do Stock Jeep Wrangler JK/JL Diff Covers Need to Be Replaced?

Your stock Wrangler JK/JL had Dana axles with stamped steel diff covers from the factory, which are great for daily driving and basic trail use. If you notice your differential is leaking, Summit Racing carries a great selection of stock replacement covers and gaskets.

There are two main reasons to consider aftermarket differential covers:

  • Durability: Heavy-duty aftermarket diff covers are usually made from cast aluminum, steel, or iron, which means they can shrug off impacts that would ruin a stock cover. It’s easy to assume the front differential will face the worst abuse, but experienced off-roaders know that challenges can come from any direction.

  • Cooling: Whether you’re scrambling up inclines, towing a trailer, or just turning bigger wheels and tires, hard-working gears generate a lot more heat, which breaks down oil faster. An aftermarket differential cover can help you stay cool in two ways. First, many covers feature cooling fins on the inside and/or outside, creating more heat-eliminating surface area. Second, they can actually increase the oil capacity of the case, so there’s more fluid to carry heat away.

  • Okay, there is a third reason: they look cool! Nothing says “rugged” like a beefed-up pumpkin under your rig.

How Do I Choose the Right Diff Cover for My Jeep Wrangler?

Before you start shopping, verify the make, size, and bolt patterns of your Jeep’s differential case. Summit Racing Equipment carries differential covers for Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles, as well as other common axle swaps. If you need help identifying the right cover for your application, contact one of our Wrangler enthusiasts via phone, text, email, or live chat.

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Differential Covers, Differential Cover Kits, Dana 44, 10-bolt, Nodular Iron, Silver Hammertone Powdercoated, Bolts, Gaskets, Kit

Part Number: SDH-10023536

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Differential Cover, Hardcore, Nodular Iron, Black Powdercoated, Dana 44, Each

Part Number: YGA-29101

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Differential Covers, Differential Cover Kits, Dana 30/Dana Super 30, 10-bolt, Nodular Iron, Black Textured Powdercoated, Bolts, Gaskets, Kit

Part Number: SDH-10023534

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Differential Covers Use w/Dana 44 Differential; Not For Use w/Dana 44A Aluminum Housing/ Banjo Style Axles

Part Number: ARB-0750003B

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Differential Cover, Differential Cover Kit, 12-bolt, Nodular Iron, Gray, for Use On Dana 44 AdvanTEK Front Differentials, Jeep, Kit

Part Number: SDH-10044799

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Black, Dana 30, Dana Super 30, Each

Part Number: YGA-29103

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Differential Cover, AdvanTEK , JL/Dana 44 Style, Rear-End, Nodular Iron, Gray, with Filler Plug and 12 Bolts, 1/2 in.-14, Jeep, 2.0L, 3.0L, 3.6L, Kit

Part Number: SDH-10040651

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Differential Covers, Differential Cover Kits, Dana 35, 10-bolt Cover, Nodular Iron, Natural, Bolts, Kit

Part Number: SDH-10023535

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Nodular Iron, Red Powdercoated, Dana 44, Each

Part Number: ARB-0750003

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Steel, Chrome, Dana 44, Each

Part Number: YGA-32004

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Differential Cover, Steel, Black and Silver, Filler Plug Included, Drain Plug Included, Dana 44 Axle, Front, Rear, Each

Part Number: MGR-TFD44-2135

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Ductile Iron, Black, Dana 30, Each

Part Number: TMI-3990630

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DIFF COVER DANA 30 FRONT JK-TJ-YJ-XJ

Part Number: MGR-TFD30-2148

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Nodular Iron, Black Powdercoated, Dana 30, Each

Part Number: ARB-0750002B

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Steel, Natural, Dana 44, Standard Rotation Differentials, Each

Part Number: YGA-32319

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Nodular Iron, Red Powdercoated, Dana 30, Each

Part Number: ARB-0750002

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Steel, Chrome, Dana 30, Standard Rotation Only, Each

Part Number: YGA-32003

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DIFF COVER DANA 35 REAR

Part Number: MGR-TFD35-2134

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Differential Cover

Part Number: SDH-2007353

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Differential Covers, aFe Pro Series Differential Covers, Dana M220, Cast Iron, Black Powdercoated, Ford, Jeep, Each

Part Number: AFE-46-71350B

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Differential Cover, 10-bolt, Nodular Iron, Red Powdercoated, Dana 35, Each

Part Number: ARB-0750004

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Differential Cover, 12-bolt, Nodular Iron, Red Powdercoated, Dana M220, Each

Part Number: ARB-0750012

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Differential Covers, aFe Pro Series Differential Covers, Cast Iron, Black Powdercoated, Jeep, Each

Part Number: AFE-46-71340B

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Differential Cover, Aluminum, 10 Cover Bolt, 10 Ring Gear Bolt, Red Powdercoated, Dana 44, Each

Part Number: ALY-11212

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Estimated Ship Date: Jan 8, 2027 if ordered today

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Dana 44 AdvanTEK (M220) Rear HD Differential Cover Kit

Part Number: TMI-3990745

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