It’s great to watch real engineering and not just marketing.

@otm646

4 жыл бұрын

It's still marketing wank, he made no comparison to the stock cover proving his it's any better than what comes from the factory. He said it's better than the aftermarket which is poorly designed, that's fine but made zero comparison to what the axle experts designed for production.

@XenonG

4 жыл бұрын

@@otm646 Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoSB2Lico7iZgKg.html

@Theblackdahlia1

4 жыл бұрын

otm646 the Banks cover follows the same fluid path and flow to stock covers but add better heat dissipation, sight glass, magnetic plugs that with take a square drive vs hex keys, better locations for the fill hole plus the addition of a drain hole, and gasket channel. Oh don’t forget Ram air.

@jaykamal1978

4 жыл бұрын

I got 400kmiles on my Ford F350 with factory covers, still runs great with no noise, I don't think I need any of this.

@Hazdazos

4 жыл бұрын

It is interesting to see real engineering applies to mundane parts of a car or truck, but let's be clear, there is still a lot of marketing behind it. The issue isn't the product or even company's fault, it is simply that the improvements are very incremental. There is only so much improvement you will realistically see with some of these products. Can you see lower temps, which might result in more efficiency and this better fuel economy? Absolutely! But your 15 MPG truck might now only see a 0.1 MPG improvement. Is that an improvement? Of course, but its negligible. Same with the life of your oil. Maybe now you can go from 100,000 mile diff change interval to 101,000 mile interval. Does that really matter? Your call. I still like this product, their willingness to apply actual science and their enthusiasm to not be happy with settling for the status quo, but take everything with a grain of salt.

Good luck refuting the science. This diff cover isn't backed by your feelings or opinions, as science doesn't suffer Bro Truck emotions. Thank you, Mr. Banks.

@1dumpedviper

4 жыл бұрын

Do you even lift bro? Lmao!

@jbandit2044

4 жыл бұрын

Baywarrior707 yea warmer oil flows better but it starts to break down at and lose viscosity.. unneeded work equals loss in efficiency. Yes flat back covers are deeper but if you watched the series those companies ask for higher capacity still meaning oil level is a lot higher than stock, another loss in efficiency.

@406Steven

4 жыл бұрын

@@Baywarrior707 The flat back ones also don't allow for proper fluid flow over the diff to the oil slinger for the pinion bearings.

@mech5

4 жыл бұрын

@@Baywarrior707 you wanting to know what the airflow is behind the Banks differential cover highlights your misunderstanding.

4 жыл бұрын

Remember guys this ram air (thought) might help if your going 70mph all day long, American Alxe didn't seem to think it's important, I'm 68 an I've never heard of an Axle failing because the lube was to Hot, save your money an just change your lube when your supposed to..

This is really about something much more profound than a diff cover. This has changed the way I think about alot of things.

@justinjohnson8221

4 жыл бұрын

Meatwad Baggins dont think too hard you ain’t gettin paid yet

@Meatwad.Baggins

4 жыл бұрын

@False Flag Lets be honest. You dont know what profound means.

@mikecastellon4545

4 жыл бұрын

Meatwad Baggins it has completely changed my life in oh so many ways. What a difference a differential cover can make in your life.

@Meatwad.Baggins

4 жыл бұрын

@False Flag That is literally not what I said at all. Why are you talking about a diff cover?

@Meatwad.Baggins

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikecastellon4545 Wasnt talking about a diff cover

This will surely trigger some grown men who think their trucks are god tier who fell for the crap covers.

@kylerollins7882

4 жыл бұрын

I never understood the diff cover thing but I would get this one lol

@RedAssassin274

4 жыл бұрын

@@kylerollins7882 honestly, I never thought about my diff cover, but now I want this one lol

@bigchungus920

4 жыл бұрын

@@kylerollins7882 same

@herpnderpn2484

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, I won't deny that it's better, but I've never seen a class 8 truck with a fancy cover. I have seen plenty of diff temp gauges, so it's obviously something that can get toasty (and over heat when pulling an overweight load up a 15 mile 6% grade. Moral of the story, unless you actually USE the truck instead of treating it like an SUV with a bed, I doubt you will ever have any issues related to heat relating to the diff. I'm not sure there is anything that doesn't become unsafe that you could hook to the bumper of a truck to really over heat the diff. Pretty much have to tow a fifth wheel or goose neck. My neighbor hauled pecans and grossed 32,000lbs in a 2500 dodge. I think the GCWR is 18,000lbs. Thankfully, it's flat around here.

@allrimmedout

4 жыл бұрын

@@kylerollins7882 mostly the material of the new housing sheding more heat, with heat fins. but obviously flat back covers were the dumb part.

Even though I followed the entire diff cover series, and have already seen all this before....I watched this in its entirety as well because Gale is king.

@7REDDRACO7

4 жыл бұрын

Gale Banks turbo torque master for the win . . . again! thats what now? score? without count.

@xaploq1

4 жыл бұрын

King you think he he is king. More like Diesel GOD.

@jesse584

4 жыл бұрын

I watched it twice, even though i watched the series aswell haha🧐

All of the other competitors have been real quiet lately🧐🧐😂😂😂

@7REDDRACO7

4 жыл бұрын

. . . . they actually . . . didn't . . know. . . .

4:35 he really had some sit off camera with a massive chain of extensions just to turn the diff

@johnl2497

4 жыл бұрын

Had me coughing!

@randomvideosn0where

4 жыл бұрын

"So, how was your day at work?"

@crimescene25

4 жыл бұрын

usually when i work on my car i cant find a single damn one, or a short one when i need a long one or a long one when i need a short one....LOL

@EmanVsEmmanueL

4 жыл бұрын

Kinda like a pig roast.

@394mo

4 жыл бұрын

I can't unsee that wtf 🤣

Don't even own a truck, but he sold me on it

@erwin643

3 жыл бұрын

The most practical vehicle you'll ever own. And BTW, make it a diesel. An older diesel, like 1990's diesel (unfortunately many still out there have actually gone way-up in value in recent years).

@simonbardell3527

3 жыл бұрын

@@erwin643 every sub-300,000mi diesels in my area are being sold for $20,000+ :(

@erwin643

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonbardell3527 And well worth it, since we hit "Diminishing Returns on Complexity" (Tainter) with automobiles years ago, with computerization and emissions control stuff that reduces efficiency (remove that stuff and watch the mileage skyrocket, particularly with diesels). The analogy I like to use comparing gasoline to diesels is the old rivalry back in the 90's between W/intel computers and Apple Macintosh: Anybody who knew computer technology knew that Apple Mac's had a more efficient architecture, with more raw computing power. That's your Diesel. Despite the ridiculous simplicity of the all-mechanical 12v Cummins in my old 1990 Dodge D250, it's the most fuel efficient diesel truck for its size (especially with air intake and exhaust upgrades), compared to more modern, larger diesels (granted less horsepower).

See now this is genius. No marketing gimmicks, no random claims splattered on their site, just pure science and an excellent explanation. More companies need to be like this. I don’t even own a truck 😂

@RobertsWorkbench2023

Жыл бұрын

I was about to say "It's not genius, it's Gale Banks", then I realized it's the same thing.

This guy is so convincing. He should run a cult. A weird cult about diff covers that are DEFINITELY NOT FLAT.

This series was amazing. Great final product.

Wouldn’t it be nice if this much engineering was put into everything automotive related coming from the factory

@colinw5797

4 жыл бұрын

Ram is actually going to be implementing an antifreeze cooled rear diff on their 3500 trucks :)

@tirefryr

4 жыл бұрын

It is. How do you think differentials run for 100K with never having the gear lube changed. There are literally millions of trucks on the road running stock differential covers abusing the hell out of them and not needing to buy a $400 cover. Don't mistake the aftermarket marketing as "engineering."

@tirefryr

4 жыл бұрын

@Not Hitler Or just spend $50 in gear lube every ten years instead of the $400 cover.

@thefuzzypickle8277

4 жыл бұрын

@@tirefryr exactly lol people really think that because they spend more its obviously better

@davidpayne9336

4 жыл бұрын

It is. Profit margin is king.

I think I just watched the best infomercial ever! Was waiting for the "but wait, there's more". The amount of time spent and number crunching must have been enormous.

4:18 There is John, the extension enthusiast.

I have a mag hytec......I feel so used and it’s my fault.

@Meatwad.Baggins

4 жыл бұрын

Your first name..... it checks out.

@davidmoore8741

4 жыл бұрын

I Ha e been skeptical about any no stock diff cover since my step dad was a few chief on a IHRA dragster. He always swore by stock covers. Or oil pans with twister tubes in the bottom of the pans. All custom made we fsbbed in-house. Our motor guy was a gm dynotech for 35 years

@davidmoore8741

4 жыл бұрын

I did weld small air grabber cooling flaps to my. Drum brakes and hat style rotors. World of diff

@PredaFran

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidmoore8741 twister tubes? Can you explain more

@2NeedForSpeed2

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidmoore8741 yes twister tubes, I'm curious!

So Wise , Thank You. Thank You for the explenation of why even a diff cover needs to be Engineered

I never give a thought to the differential being a fuel eater. Especially seeing how the oil would heat up while working. Your graphic showing the oilas it move up the ring gear to the pinion gear really points this out. And with your diff. cover addressing not only the flow of the oil but cooling the oil at the same time. I can see where that is benefitting the fuel mileage of the engine. Thanks for sharing Mr. Banks.....

This makes me want to buy a truck just so I can get a diff cover like this. Beautiful engineering.

I really enjoyed how the bottom section of the cover sheared off. If it consistently shears like that without losing fluid, that's great piece of mind when offroad in some rough stuff.

The amount of these I see on the road is actually pretty cool

Banks saves us all again, always an innovator

So the flat back covers really grind his gears?

@wobblysauce

4 жыл бұрын

IT has never made sense to me either.

@iare19

4 жыл бұрын

Its about oil circulation not grinding

@bmstylee

4 жыл бұрын

@pete smyth I was thinking the Peter Griffin joke.

@sysierius

4 жыл бұрын

Time to GEAR up

@diyoverhauler5432

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

im a flight instructor (Airplanes) for 2,5 decades.. This is very true. Im buying it for my jeep cherokee with 160k miles and some backlash already. Wont wait for more wear out..

Damn, I don’t even heavy haul and Gale is convincing me to replace my diff cover. This man can sell water to a fish!! Great work man!!

Your guy's engineering is next level. Always on the cutting edge 👏 I was so concerned about the fins sticking out, smacking them on a rock - but you even thought of that!

Gale, I think what has drawn me to you and your products is your relentless pursuit of efficiency, I applaud you!

I followed the development of this dif cover for a while. Was sad to see it wasnt available for Fords yet.

@jforu33

4 жыл бұрын

Ya that is odd. Considering there are more Superduty's sold in north America over any other brand.

@WasatchGarandMan

4 жыл бұрын

@@jforu33 it was even more odd considering my 7.3 has a bunch of Banks parts already on it

@paintballthieupwns

4 жыл бұрын

It says fords are coming

@wickett7078

4 жыл бұрын

I would almost bet he made them with the hotshot guys in mind. They are nearly always are driving dodges.

@sseibonnevilleman

4 жыл бұрын

Biggest reason is the Dodge and Chevy have a similar differential and use the same cover. So by building 1, you cover Chevy, GMC, and Dodge.

Mr. Banks I love the amount of research you and your team put into these things

My rear end was heating up, just by watching this excellent video explaining with real life situations, models and animation. After 50+ years of fixing vehicles from cars, trucks and school buses, it is very clear to me that they thought of something I never gave a second thought to. I was just glad to have a customer willing to let me change the lube. My god, it only takes a minute to get a finger in the diff to pass judgement on the lubes condition. Great idea as it is one of the root cause of differential failure plus heat degrades all of the man-made chemicals added to make GL4 / GL5, much less synthetics. I have rebuilt differentials for decades, keeping lube on the pinion bearings much less the outer axle tube bearings can only help, whether full-floating on not. I can see some fuel economy gains but rotating parts under the extreme loads getting lube, as these components see unbelievable loads while pushing an empty truck or loaded vehicle down the road. Great product for vehicles with larger loads. Why do they make covers that preload the main caps? Is it because of load forces? You bet. GM engineers have told me many times that components are designed for 5,000 hours. This is 150,000 miles. As long as fluids and proper service is performed. ASE Master Tech since 1978 - Retired “I like it!”

I watched the whole series you did on diff covers, Very well done. I will be getting one as soon as I can

Banks is a solid company with a passion for engineering.

reminds me off the bmw m series cars rear diffs. Their diff covers have big heatsinks that sit low in the airflow under the car to keep cool.

Instantly I thought a huge expensive advert. I wasn't disappointed... However you can't refute the science used. It's well thought out, well executed and explained. I cannot confirm or refute the claims but as an engineer it's sounds logical and believable for most part. If I had a need for a diff cover... Banks would have my cash purely for the belief they have in their own engineering and quality. Kudos.

@thefuzzypickle8277

4 жыл бұрын

You can't refute the science but it would be dumb to buy an aftermarket diff cover. Just look at how many people NEVER change their diff fluid and these trucks are still running. Just change the fluid and be done with it.

@reaperreaper5098

4 жыл бұрын

@@thefuzzypickle8277 There's two reasons to buy an aftermarket diff cover: off roading and extreme performance. OEM diffs are pretty thin, so they're easy to damage.

Thank you Gale & The Banks Team. Just ordered your Diff Cover for my 2000 F250 7.3 with less than 8,500 miles on her. Looking to keep her healthy for a very long time.

@bankspower

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Send us some photos on our socials like Instagram or Facebook. We love sharing photos with our fans.

@mr_big_pea_pea4013

3 жыл бұрын

@@bankspower ok, I’ll share to your Facebook messenger.

I don't even own a truck and this Saga has been fascinating. been watching this since your first video. keep up the great work. hoping to see this sort of technology in the oems in the future!

I've been waiting forever for this series to finish. I loved every one of them.

Happy I got mine a few weeks ago. Almost fell for the hype of the others but thank goodness I waited for Banks.

This man is the real deal. Pioneering the way diff covers are made and blowing away the competition!

Idk why I just watched this but I was hooked!

I've been following this whole series. Thanks so much for the education, these videos have been super informative!

I have a Mag-Hytec cover on the Dana 80 on my 2001 Dodge, and ran it for many hundreds of thousands of miles delivering trailers. I did have a rebuild done at 250k miles, basically to change the axle ratio. I finally had to retire the truck at 580k miles because a lot of small things were going wrong, electrics, heater, and the transmission was making grumbling noises again. So I replaced it with a 2008 Dodge. I watched all of Gale's diff cover series and was impressed with his methodical approach and attention to detail that the flat-back designs missed. I bought one as soon as I could and have had it on the truck for about 20k miles. Things are good so far. One thing that sold me on the Banks design was the 4-quart fill, instead of the 7-quart fill of the Mag-Hytec. I always run synthetic diff lubes, and saving 3 quarts on the fill helps.

I hope this guy never passes away. So much real information no matter what he is building.

Fantastic amounts of quantitative information conveyed in a perfectly understandable way. Very very well said. Great video, I don’t even own a truck and this was awesome.

I've been following the diff cover series waiting to see what u come up with. Well done...

I appreciate just the amount of work research and development that went into that did cover, it’s one thing when a company says it but to actually see it is awesome!

Beautiful cover and engineering that works!!! Well done

Just when you thought this diesel master done it all. He comes up w/ this.

Build a Banks diff cover that has a clear cover on it so we can see the fluid doing what you say it does. Love your study and science based facts. You are a very intelligent person Mr Banks.

Proper job on the design. Good to point out how the pinion bearings get their lube since its not immediately obvious until you've looked inside a rear-end, and those get fairly hot due to the required preloading.

That's some really fucking neat engineering.

Definitely hope Banks makes these covers for the “old school” bomb proof, 14 bolt 10.5” corporation full floating axles. These axles have been around since 1973 thru current year gas trucks. I would think there are at least a million of these axles currently around being used. I know newer diesel trucks since 2000 have gone to the larger axles. Not everyone has these trucks though. Please Banks, offer more covers for different axles!

@TJrcTX

4 жыл бұрын

In 1998.5 they went from a 10.25 to 10.5. The 10.5 lasted (I believe) all the way through the 6.4 psd.

@travispfannmuller7717

4 жыл бұрын

@@TJrcTX i don't think ford used the AAM axles in any of their models. They have used Dana for the front and their own (?) rear axle with similar size ring gear. AAM is an independent company that was purchased from GM (what was orginally called 'corporate') and then became standard equipment in most or all of GM and dodges.

@wconstructionco

4 жыл бұрын

@@travispfannmuller7717 at some point they stopped using dana axles in the rear, started using the Sterling 10.25 and 10.5. The GM corporate 14 bolt with a Detroit locker was the best rear axle set up I have ever had in a truck.

@justinarismendez6520

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Steinke they still use sterling 10.5 on all the single wheel super duties pretty much 99 to current. Duallys use a Dana 80 rear axle

@largecarken8504

4 жыл бұрын

If it’s bomb proof you don’t need to improve anything, do you?

One of the largest reasons I have such respect for Gayle Banks. Nothing he says is "marketing", it's all facts, science, and engineering behind everything he says.

Great quality product! I've been waiting for the weather to warm up to install mine, though I'm a bit hesitant living in interior Alaska.

This was actually really fun to watch come to fruition. I suspect there may still be some aerodynamic drag from having to redirect the air flow (no free lunch) but everything makes sense to me. I'm honest, the O-ring grooved seal is the the part that made me giddy...and I'm sure many of you did too.

@thisnthat3530

4 жыл бұрын

It'd be interesting to see a test to determine whether the scoops pumping air behind the diff would reduce the slipstream and if it would be enough to offset the drag created by them.

Well I'm convinced. Is Banks going to release a Front Diff cover as well so they will match?

@mickrambo6787

4 жыл бұрын

For the front cover you mostly just want armor I think. Unless your desert racing I don't think you will be working the fluid very hard offroading. A strong smooth front diff cover that resists mud buildup would be cool. Mud insulates pretty good heh. Friend had a finned front diff cover on his Cherokee and it would get packed with mud. Not sure how much heat it built up in that environment though.

@travispfannmuller7717

4 жыл бұрын

@Lassi Kinnunen pretty sure that's not the case with the AAM axle in the gm and dodges. There is an axle disconnect

@clintlutz9214

4 жыл бұрын

Travis Pfannmuller not all of them, my 06 dodge does not have a disconnect.

Damn! I really love the way you do research and development. And you put a truly innovative and superior product on the market. Thanks Gale for thinking outside the box. Can't wait to get mine.

It's nice to see a well designed piece with thought behind it. 👍

I’ve never had a diesel but I love hearing this guy talk. Super knowledgeable and clearly loves his job, I would too lol

I remember the series on these covers and the research. I've been holding off on upgrading my cover on my 2018 F350 dually now it's looking like my wait may be indeed over!!

@bankspower

4 жыл бұрын

Sterling axle cover is now in production, followed by M275, M300, and various Danas.

Since I solved the braking problem on the Hummer I got a question for you. "What happens when the air ramp fills up with mud?" The reason I ask is that was the problem with the Hummer's first gen parking brakes. Mud would get up there and force the brake calipers closed and the disc brake would heat up to glowing red metal and turn into a bowl which was right next to the fuel tank. Now I like that it breaks away if it were to get snagged on a rock as no one likes to get stuck and require an expensive tow in the middle of nowhere.

Love mine! Was so glad to see the progress, and the research done from the videos. It was a long wait, but so worth it. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see what you guys come up with. Exhaust manifold on the 4th gen rams, or a 2010-2012 intercooler perhaps. Love your products and your enthusiasm for the R&D. Keep it up. 😀

Clear, concise explanation of a brilliant product.

Utterly brilliant strategy: real engineering, real results, and tell the truth!

so awesome to see Banks innovating again , just killing the game lately !!!!👍👍👍. wish I could afford all the cool stuff u guys have .

Pure old school. Tells you his product is better and even puts in the work to prove it! 👍

holy shit. i learned more about air dynamics in this video than i did in high school. also, this cover is going to revolutionize everything to do with diff covers.

Love it! Straight talk backed up with solid proof.

Great work. Took a long time to finish

Looks very well designed

Wow now this is one bad ass diff cover.

really wish I could get this on my 07 charger RT she is an old but still pulls hard and treats me right. would love to have this and extend my cars life

I watched the rear diff vid that had the clear cover on it just before this and sent a message asking about over filling. The way the fluid was running at 15 mph and then again at 30 mph made me thing that there should be inner fins that direct fluid to the axels. Then I watched this video and was blown away that my thought of how that should be was exactly what you just showed you had already developed. I love it. I didnt imagine all the heat transfer stuff but I did have the fins that channel oil to the axels in my mind already. Amazing stuff SIR. Thanks for you posts. Now I know that there are other guys out there who think like me. lol Edit was just for this question: Could you possibly make a video of the oil coming down the axle tubes (both tubes) by putting a clear cover on the ends where the brakes would be? I often wonder if one side gets less oil and wears the seals out quicker than the other from lack of lube. thx

I really love how thorough they analyzed and tested and reanalyzed to put a perfect product out that actually work! I can’t wait to buy one just for peace of mind,knowing that I’d be doing everything to protect The whole rear end a less wear in tear. Nice job!! AND life warranty! Just can’t beat that!#BANKS

Bravo. I've always wondered why people were adding more gear lube to differentials. Working with industrial-sized gearboxes, whenever a tech added too much gear lube to the unit, it would cause the temperature to quickly Spike to 400 degrees. Finally someone did some research and engineering. Really looking forward to put one on my f150.

Not sure how I ended up here but I was watching stuff on Foxbodies. Sold on getting these for my 06 F150.

Im a tire buster and that rock in the driver side inner tire is bugg'n the shit outta me

Nice work Gale, I enjoyed watching that.

Well done MR Banks and your crew.

Absolutely amazing Gale!

I truly hope to see you guys expand your line on more trucks soon, Especially an obs 7.3.

Gotta love the stacked socket extensions driving the pinion. 👍 4:33

Pop the ballon, but the biggest cause of premature wear for the gears is too much torque which distorts the housing causing improper gear mesh. Most of these rear diffs last 500k with proper oil change . They do look cool.

Smartest, most eloquent and respected man in the performance aftermarket automotive industry. Much respect Mr. Banks, thank you for designing and manufacturing a product that actually WORKS!

Boy when gale goes to do something not only does he do it he kicks ass at it. Heaven help us if he was let loose on nation problems. God bless you gale banks stay safe

Would love to see a temperature comparison at highway speeds.

@aaronszymanski4949

4 жыл бұрын

He has them in another video. Its insane

Amazing job gale, thank you.

Excellent diff cover!!!!

I don't own a diesel but I really enjoy watching Gale.

That's what I like, real research and thought out engineering to deliver a premium product that isn't just made to take the customers money. You rock Gale Banks!

Gale is the man! I love it! Calling out all those idiots and "cool guy mods". I have always ran an OEM cover on my trucks, but this one has the science to back up why I'm going to buy it!

What an eye openner!

Thank you for showing us

That clear cover at 2:40 is very cool! I want one!

I got one, its a great product. Thanks Gale.

I’ve always wondered why modern thinking from manufacturers is to fill differentials below the fill hole. Now I know. Thank you Banks!

I really really like the look of this cover, and it actually works. Mr Banks will you make one for my 2001 ram 2500?

Fantastic video! Informative, productive, embarrassing (for a few 😉) and well presented! edit: Can't find many companies with that kind of research behind their product. The hammer test that proclaims the rock hit policy, love it!

I loved watching all the videos when y'all were testing the competition as well as the stock ones to see how to actually make a better diff cover, not just make one that looks like it's doing something. I've always felt that most covers were a waste of money, and laughed every time I saw a lifted pavement princess with one. Great work guys!!

I am looking forward to getting one for my 6.2L 2015 F250!

Been waiting for this. Awesome Thank you