Originally Posted By: mobilaltima
beanoil, are those the exact replacement bolts I need? What about the factory bolts that come on the 2008 trucks, would those work?
I can't say for sure, no personal experience with the factory bolts. I assume the factory bolts are fine. But the ARP's are perfect for the aluminum cover upgrade from steel. Nice and shiny,they stay that way, and 12 point heads.
I out a bead on, light finger tight the cover, and then completely tighten by ratchet/hand 45 min later. Then I wait another couple o hours before I fill with gear oil.
I've also just torqued the whole thing down and dumped oil right in, but I like to use a little patience since I'm not going to have to do it again any time soon.