Dana 30 front differential refresh

Prolabywill

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I noticed a leak in the front diff the other day, so decided to try a drain and fill. But once I got into it I couldn’t leave that nasty old cover the way the previous owner left it. So what should have taken and hour or so ended up taking 4 hours. But I’m much happier with a rustproofed, repainted Dana 30 cover paint matches the wheels. Now I just need new bolts and to tackle the rear Dana 44.

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Some gold zinc or black zinc bolts would look nicer for a longer amount of time.
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My thoughts exactly.

Or...

You know what..let's go nostalgia.
Paint the bolts hot pink...get some shock boots for the shift lever...and don't forget some bright electrical tape to spiral around the driveshafts too.
Am I missing anything from circa 1988(ish)?

It's always fun advising someone else on appearance that you'd never do to your own rig. 🤣🤣
 
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My thoughts exactly.

Or...

You know what..let's go nostalgia.
Paint the bolts hot pink...get some shock boots for the shift lever...and don't forget some bright electrical tape to spiral around the driveshafts too.
Am I missing anything from circa 1988(ish)?

It's always fun advising someone else on appearance that you'd never do to your own rig. 🤣🤣
Actually I’m going for mix of original 90s ish look so now I’m thinking about this neon color situation 😂
 
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