Diff covers/ Diff armor

[naturalbornmudder]

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?

[Ronster]

Tom has ARB cover on, what say you Tom?

[naturalbornmudder]

this looks ok, not great but not bad for the price.
http://yhst-98407475347645.stores.yahoo....bda44.html

the deal with a ring gear guard like this is that it doesn't protect from angular impact.

[naturalbornmudder]

not

[naturalbornmudder]

not much top protection here...
http://www.jeepparts4less.com/warrior-pr...-5585.html

[naturalbornmudder]

same with this one, although it looks a bit more sturdy.
http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/p...ucts_id/61

[naturalbornmudder]

Tom has ARB cover on, what say you Tom?

whats the wallet damage on the ARB?

[ajpthng]

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.

[SHoppe715]

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.

[akxj]

http://www.greatlakeoffroad.com nuff said

[ajpthng]

If you haven't seen the video here is the link

http://www.arbusa.com/dana-differential-cover.php

[akdsmer]

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:

[TJVigilante]

Not really a fan of the gridiron rock-catchers.

Simple, easy, done.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dana-44-3...dZViewItem

[akxj]

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...

[TJVigilante]

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.

[ChevyKev]

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!

[99TJ]

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

[naturalbornmudder]

www.greatlakeoffroad.com nuff said

Eric, that is a good price and a beefy looking cover. Almost overkill for what we have up here...

[SHoppe715]

Not a bad deal here.

http://www.rokmen.com/products/different...overs.html

They also carry LubeLocker gaskets.

[akram]

I have one for a D44 you can check out. Heck I might even sell it to you.

[Angler]

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

[SamuraiMike]

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!

[99TJ]

x2 on that SamiMike

[ajpthng]

So what are/did you go with Nate?

[naturalbornmudder]

the 44 build is on hold pending some things. Right now it just didnt pan out well ont he priority list.

More to come.

[sevenslats]

You trying to beat my record on axle-swap time length? lap: