CKD0351 – KAOS CNC METAL DIFFERENTIAL COVER (BLACK ANODIZED) – Q/MT/DL SERIES
CKD0351 – KAOS CNC METAL DIFFERENTIAL COVER (BLACK ANODIZED) – Q/MT/DL SERIES
CKD0351 – KAOS CNC METAL DIFFERENTIAL COVER (BLACK ANODIZED) – Q/MT/DL SERIES
The CEN Racing CKD0351 KAOS CNC Metal Differential Cover is a black-anodized differential-cover upgrade for CEN Q-Series, MT-Series and DL-Series vehicles. CEN lists CKD0351 as a 1-piece KAOS upgrade and provides multiple product and installed views showing the cover, mounting hardware and axle fitment.
CONFIRMED PRODUCT DETAILS
- Manufacturer: CEN Racing
- Product line: KAOS
- Part number / SKU: CKD0351
- Product type: Differential cover
- Manufacturer designation: CNC Metal
- Finish: Black anodized, as stated by CEN
- Quantity: 1 piece
- Compatibility: CEN Q-Series, MT-Series and DL-Series
WHAT THE DIFFERENTIAL COVER DOES
The differential cover closes the axle housing around the differential assembly and forms part of the protective outer structure around the ring-and-pinion and differential area. Correct seating is important because the cover must align with the housing without introducing distortion, interference or unwanted preload around internal drivetrain components.
BLACK-ANODIZED KAOS FINISH
CEN identifies CKD0351 as a CNC Metal Differential Cover (Black Anodized). The manufacturer does not publish the underlying metal or alloy grade, hardness, coating thickness or material test data on the current public listing. GASHEAD RC therefore preserves CEN's official designation without assigning an unverified alloy composition or quantified strength advantage.
Q / MT / DL SERIES COMPATIBILITY
CEN explicitly lists CKD0351 for Q-Series, MT-Series and DL-Series. This makes it a shared KAOS axle upgrade across several CEN solid-axle platforms. Verify the exact axle housing and current differential-cover arrangement before installation if the vehicle uses aftermarket axle parts, custom housings or other non-stock drivetrain components.
INSTALLATION & SERVICE NOTES
- Clean the axle-housing mating surface before installing the cover.
- Inspect the differential housing, visible gears, bearings and surrounding area for debris or obvious damage while the cover is removed.
- Seat the cover squarely before tightening any mounting hardware.
- Tighten screws evenly in stages rather than fully tightening one side first.
- Rotate the drivetrain by hand after installation and verify there is no binding, scraping or abnormal resistance.
- Recheck the cover and mounting hardware after the first runs, particularly after impacts or hard off-road use.
CUSTOMER-REPORTED EXPERIENCE
CEN's official CKD0351 product page currently shows 10 customer reviews. Several reviewers comment favorably on fit, appearance and perceived quality. One review disputes the material impression of the cover, which reinforces why GASHEAD RC relies on CEN's published product designation while avoiding unsupported alloy or material-composition claims. Customer comments are not treated as manufacturer engineering specifications.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
CEN confirms CKD0351 as a 1-piece differential cover. Official imagery also shows mounting hardware with the cover, but CEN's public text does not provide a complete screw-by-screw inventory or fastener dimensions. GASHEAD RC therefore does not publish unverified hardware sizes or counts.
MANUFACTURER DATA NOT PUBLISHED
CEN's current CKD0351 listing does not publish the specific metal/alloy grade, cover thickness, machining tolerances, anodizing thickness, fastener size, recommended mounting torque, total weight, sealing specification or quantified strength/rigidity comparison with the standard cover. Those values are intentionally not estimated or invented.
Manufacturer title, one-piece quantity, black-anodized designation, Q/MT/DL-Series compatibility, review count and product imagery were checked against CEN Racing's official CKD0351 product page. Product specifications and packaging may be revised by the manufacturer without notice.