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Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 15 Jul 08
What options are out there. So far I have seen
Rockcrusher
ARB
Warn
Both the Rockcrusher and ARB are a full diff cover while the Warn is a 3/16 diff guard. What else is out there for options? What is the best bang for the buck?
Diff covers/ Diff armor - Ronster - 15 Jul 08
Tom has ARB cover on, what say you Tom?
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 15 Jul 08
this looks ok, not great but not bad for the price.
http://yhst-98407475347645.stores.yahoo.net/badapfabda44.html
the deal with a ring gear guard like this is that it doesn't protect from angular impact.
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 15 Jul 08
not
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 15 Jul 08
not much top protection here...
http://www.jeepparts4less.com/warrior-products-rock-crawler-differential-guard-dana-p-5585.html
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 15 Jul 08
same with this one, although it looks a bit more sturdy.
http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/61
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 15 Jul 08
Ronster Wrote:Tom has ARB cover on, what say you Tom?
whats the wallet damage on the ARB?
Diff covers/ Diff armor - ajpthng - 15 Jul 08
I want to say it was around $150ish and its well worth it! Its heavy, easy to install and has a killer fill drain system with magnets to collect the metal shavings.
![[Image: IMGP2223.JPG]](http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/2/6/8/IMGP2223.JPG)
Diff covers/ Diff armor - SHoppe715 - 15 Jul 08
Greer can cut you a ring from any thickness plate with their flowjet for a pretty reasonable $$ using a gasket, the old cover, or your own paper drawing as a template, Then you could piece together your own armor plating by welding to that. You could have a full cover for much less than $80-something + shipping for some bent tube and flat bar crap.
Diff covers/ Diff armor - akxj - 15 Jul 08
http://www.greatlakeoffroad.com nuff said
![[Image: l_5b1d31e1e17484f3ecea4205bf2a5a36.jpg]](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/akxj/l_5b1d31e1e17484f3ecea4205bf2a5a36.jpg)
Diff covers/ Diff armor - ajpthng - 15 Jul 08
If you haven't seen the video here is the link
http://www.arbusa.com/dana-differential-cover.php
Diff covers/ Diff armor - akdsmer - 15 Jul 08
SHoppe715 Wrote:Greer can cut you a ring from any thickness plate with their flowjet for a pretty reasonable $$ using a gasket, the old cover, or your own paper drawing as a template, Then you could piece together your own armor plating by welding to that. You could have a full cover for much less than $80-something + shipping for some bent tube and flat bar crap.
Nate does have a plasma cutter...:whistle:
While he's at it, he should shave the bottom of the housing to get that last bit of height to make up for his tiny little tires. :poke:
Diff covers/ Diff armor - TJVigilante - 15 Jul 08
Not really a fan of the gridiron rock-catchers.
Simple, easy, done.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dana-44-3-8-Thick-Differential-Cover-Bulletproof_W0QQitemZ160101202225QQcmdZViewItem
Diff covers/ Diff armor - akxj - 15 Jul 08
i personally have had poor performance from ruffstuff....there welding sucks bottom line...warping is a big issue, too much heat during their welding process....GLO is where its at...i run a ruff 14 bolt cover that has been replaced due to warping...
Diff covers/ Diff armor - TJVigilante - 15 Jul 08
Ha...the Great Lakes cover is what I was thinking of initially, i'd run that over the ebay special I posted. 1/4" thick plate, 1/2" thick ring, lifetime no-questions warranty...noice. Price is right too.
Diff covers/ Diff armor - ChevyKev - 15 Jul 08
Nate - call Ole. I know he has some design plans for his own. I think he could beat any price out there and let you design what features you want. I'm telling you - Ole has skills!
Diff covers/ Diff armor - 99TJ - 15 Jul 08
even tho I don't have arb's I've considered arb covers front and rear. Dunno if i want to swing the money tho
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 16 Jul 08
akxj Wrote:www.greatlakeoffroad.com nuff said
Eric, that is a good price and a beefy looking cover. Almost overkill for what we have up here...
Diff covers/ Diff armor - SHoppe715 - 06 Aug 08
Not a bad deal here.
http://www.rokmen.com/products/differential_protection/riddler_diff_covers/riddler_diff_covers.html
They also carry LubeLocker gaskets.
Diff covers/ Diff armor - akram - 07 Aug 08
I have one for a D44 you can check out. Heck I might even sell it to you.
Diff covers/ Diff armor - Angler - 08 Aug 08
ChevyKev Wrote:Nate - call Ole. I know he has some design plans for his own. I think he could beat any price out there and let you design what features you want. I'm telling you - Ole has skills!
Yep
Diff covers/ Diff armor - SamuraiMike - 08 Aug 08
I really don't like the covers that just have a piece of steel over the ring gear portion.
They remind me of a thong sticking out of overstuffed pants...
The Rokmen covers are awesome & you can buy them as a set.
$200 for both and Oh yea, FREE Alaska shipping too! That gets my vote!
Diff covers/ Diff armor - 99TJ - 09 Aug 08
x2 on that SamiMike
Diff covers/ Diff armor - ajpthng - 19 Aug 08
So what are/did you go with Nate?
Diff covers/ Diff armor - naturalbornmudder - 19 Aug 08
the 44 build is on hold pending some things. Right now it just didnt pan out well ont he priority list.
More to come.
Diff covers/ Diff armor - sevenslats - 19 Aug 08
You trying to beat my record on axle-swap time length?
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