All Ford car V8 rear ends...8" and 9" (except the FOX chassis 8.8), and a FEW 77-78 BIG LTD's have NO cover plate. They are a front load differential ...removable carrier,just like Mopar 8 3/4" rearends.I worked in a Ford garage for 15 years....just my 2 cents. Thanks joe _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com