MetalCloak Rear Differential Cover (Dana M220 / 3rd Gen D44) – Jeep JL Wrangler (2018+) / JT Gladiator (2019+) – rear
The differential is one of the lowest and most exposed parts of the underbody. This MetalCloak cover is designed as real protection for the rear axle on the JL/JT in Rubicon trim with the Dana M220 (3rd Gen D44). The ductile cast iron body has a reinforced construction, a recessed oil fill port and a high-mounted pinion fluid check point. The product comes raw – ready for your own finish.
Compatibility: Jeep JL Wrangler (2018+) / JT Gladiator (2019+)
Application: rear axle, Rubicon – Dana M220 (3rd Gen D44)
Material: cast iron
Finish: raw (uncoated)
Key benefits
Protects a critical point of the underbody off road – the rear axle differential
Ductile cast iron and a construction tested to over 20 tons of load
Recessed oil fill port – less risk of damage on obstacles
High-mounted pinion fluid check point
Raw finish – easy to match the look to your own build (paint or powder coat)
Cast MetalCloak “M” logo on the face of the cover
What is in the kit
Differential cover
Liquid gasket
Fluid fill plug
All hardware
Technical data
Compatibility: 2018+ JL Wrangler / 2019+ JT Gladiator
Application: rear only – Rubicon, Dana M220 (3rd Gen D44)
Cover material: cast iron
Total weight: 15 lbs
Finish: raw (uncoated)
Construction: recessed oil fill port; high-mounted pinion fluid check point
Strength: tested to over 20 tons
Who it is for
JL/JT Rubicon owners who drive off road and want to reduce the risk of hitting the differential
Anyone assembling underbody armor and drivetrain protection
Anyone who wants to finish the part in their own style (the product ships raw)
Installation notes
Difficulty: easy
Body modifications: none
Estimated installation time: 1 hour
After installation, fill with oil to the factory capacity per the vehicle manual
Before painting or powder coating, do a test fit. The manufacturer does not cover the cost of custom finishes
Note: the cover does not work at stock suspension ride height
Note: this product is for the rear only, on the JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator in the application listed
