Dana Spicer 10023537 Dana 80 Nodular Iron Differential Cover
The Dana Spicer 10023537 Differential Cover is a heavy-duty nodular iron differential cover designed for Dana 80 / M80 rear axle assemblies. Built for increased strength and rigidity compared with a standard stamped-steel cover, the 10023537 helps protect the differential gears, bearings, and lubricant from impact, debris, and demanding operating conditions.
Manufactured to Dana Spicer specifications, this cover features a 10-bolt mounting pattern, natural gray finish, and includes the key components needed for installation, including mounting bolts, gasket, drain plug, and filler plug. Dana lists the 10023537 specifically for rear Dana 80 applications.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dana Spicer
- Part Number: 10023537
- Product Type: Differential Cover
- Axle Model: Dana 80 / M80
- Material: Nodular Iron
- Color: Gray
- Finish: Natural
- Location: Rear
- Bolt Hole Quantity: 10
- Number of Bolts: 10
- Cover Bolt Thread Size: 0.375″-16
- Mounting Bolts Included: Yes
- Drain Plug Included: Yes
- Filler Plug Included: Yes
- Gasket Included: Yes
- Box Dimensions: Approximately 15.2 × 13.6 × 4.6 in.
- Approximate Gross Weight: 18.3 lb.
- Country of Origin: India
- UPC: 023913458492
Features & Benefits
- Genuine Dana Spicer replacement component
- Designed for Dana 80 / M80 rear axles
- Heavy-duty nodular iron construction
- Provides greater rigidity and protection than many conventional stamped-steel covers
- 10-bolt Dana 80 mounting configuration
- Includes installation bolts
- Includes differential-cover gasket
- Includes drain and fill plugs
- Dana engineering-approved for fit, form, and function
- Suitable for axle repair, rebuild, replacement, and heavy-duty service applications
Common Applications
The Dana Spicer 10023537 is associated with Dana 80 rear axle configurations used in select heavy-duty pickup, van, and commercial vehicle applications, including certain:
- Ford F-350
- Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Ford F-450 Super Duty
- Ford E-350 / E-350 Super Duty
- Ford E-450 Super Duty
- Chevrolet C3500HD
- Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak
- GMC C3500HD
- GMC C4500 TopKick
- GMC K3500
Application years and axle configurations vary, so the axle model should always be confirmed before ordering.
Installation Note
Differential covers can look similar while using different housing shapes, bolt patterns, thread sizes, and axle configurations. Before ordering, verify that the vehicle is equipped with a compatible Dana 80 / M80 rear axle with a 10-bolt differential cover.
The Dana Spicer 10023537 is a durable OE-engineered replacement or upgrade for compatible Dana 80 axle assemblies and includes the gasket, drain and fill plugs, and mounting hardware needed for a more complete installation.





