Rear Differential Cover

Banks Ram-Air Differential Covers

Banks Ram-Air Differential Covers are engineered to improve rear-axle cooling while providing a durable, high-strength replacement for the factory differential cover. The patented Ram-Air design uses external cooling fins and directed airflow to help manage differential fluid temperatures under demanding conditions.

Ram-Air Cooling

Unlike conventional flat-back differential covers, the Banks Ram-Air design incorporates aerodynamic features that direct air across the cover while the vehicle is moving. Large external fins increase surface area to help transfer heat away from the differential fluid.

Proper Fluid Dynamics

The internal geometry of the Banks differential cover is designed to work with the rotating ring gear rather than simply increasing fluid capacity. This helps maintain proper lubrication and fluid circulation inside the differential while reducing unnecessary resistance.

Heavy-Duty Construction

Banks Ram-Air Differential Covers are built for demanding truck applications including towing, hauling, off-road use, and other conditions that place increased thermal load on the rear axle. The rigid construction also provides a substantial upgrade over many factory stamped-steel covers.

Multiple Rear Axle Applications

Banks offers Ram-Air Differential Cover Kits for several popular heavy-duty rear axles used in Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, and Ram trucks, including Sterling, AAM, and Dana applications.

Use the products below to compare Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover Kits, axle applications, and available configurations.

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Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover

97727 – Banks 11.5″ or 12″ 14-bolt AAM Ram-Air Rear Differential Cover

General Installation Practices 1. Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the installation procedure by reading all of the instructions. 2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery (or batteries, if there are two) before beginning work. 3. When raising the vehicle, support it on properly weight-rated safety stands, ramps, or a commercial hoist. Follow […]

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March 1, 2022
19280 Dana M275 Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover

97704 – Banks Dana M275 Ram-Air Rear Differential Cover

FITMENT ALERT: Dana M275 General Installation Practices 1. Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the installation procedure by reading all of the instructions. 2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery (or batteries, if there are two) before beginning work. 3. When raising the vehicle, support it on properly weight-rated safety stands, ramps, or […]

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March 8, 2021

97709 Banks Sterling Rear Differential Cover

General Installation Practices 1. Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the installation procedure by reading all of the instructions. 2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery (or batteries, if there are two) before beginning work. 3. When raising the vehicle, support it on properly weight-rated safety stands, ramps, or a commercial hoist. Follow […]

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October 21, 2020

97681 – Banks AAM Ram-Air Rear Differential Cover

General Installation Practices 1. Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the installation procedure by reading all of the instructions. 2. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery (or batteries, if there are two) before beginning work. 3. When raising the vehicle, support it on properly weight-rated safety stands, ramps, or a commercial hoist. Follow […]

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September 8, 2020