PML Diff Covers -- spare tire clearance?

[Big Rig]

I am thinking about getting a PML diff cover. The PML cover sticks back further than the stock cover. With my camper on the truck my spare tire is about 1 inch behind the stock cover. Will there be enough room for the PML cover or will it hit or rub on my spare tire?

If anyone has a PML with their spare tire down behind the diff cover I would like to hear what they have to say about the clearance. ( or anyone else that may have some info on this ) If you know how much further back the PML cover protrudes I would appreciate your input.



Thanks,

Big Rig

 

[Diesel Nut]

Not sure on the PML, but I do know the Mag Hytec clears.

 

[JValdez]

Big Rig,

I've got the PML covers with a 315 spare and it doesn't rub at all. I don't think you'll have a problem.

 

[Mark Craig]

Big Rig,



We've had this asked a ton of times as the Dodge diff is tight as compared to the Ford/GM's as far as space is concerned. So long as the spare is in the stock location it'll fit fine, and as you can see even a 315 oversize still works too.



Mark @ DPPI

 

[mattk50]

mine clears fine. even with trailer attached. mark i have a question for you if you would be so kind:my pml has some seeping around the level ckeck plug,the fill plug,and around some of the perimeter bolts. i torqued the plugs to 12 lbs and the cover bolts to 20 lbs as per instructions. the gasket was fine as this was the first change.

 

[RonCar]

Big Rig,

I've got the PML covers with a 315 spare and it doesn't rub at all. I don't think you'll have a problem.

What about the Mag-Hytec with a FULL size apare? My stock spare looks like it would hit in the right situation???

 

[Mark Craig]

mattk50,



Hummm? If the torque is right and the gasket and such is not damaged, i woudl give it a slight, I said slight tweak to stop it. If that doesn't cure it call PML at 800-335-4345 and ask for Brent. Maybe there is a trick I don't know, if there is post it so everybody knows etc.



Mark @ DPPI

 

[mattk50]

thanks mark. should a guy use any thread sealer?i didn't because it didn't say anything about it in the instructions. its not gripping or anything it just looks ugly.

 

[JValdez]

mattk50,

I had the same problem with them seeping. On the level and fill bolts I used a little silicone towards the tops of the threads. This kept the sealer from getting into the oil and worked great. On the mounting bolts I just kept giving them a little torque until they stopped seeping and this worked great as well.



RonCar,

I don't know about the Mag-Hytec. I think I was told they would rub but I'm not sure.

 

[mattk50]

thanks jvaldez i will try that.

 

[RonCar]

What about the Mag-Hytec with a FULL size apare? My stock spare looks like it would hit in the right situation???

???????anyone???????