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ZPD
May 29th, 2003, 13:31
guard (http://www.purplecranium.com/products.php?i=11)

http://www.purplecranium.com/images/Dana44FullSpider379949986.jpg

I was looking for diff. protection and I thought that his looked pretty cool. Of course looks aren't everything.;)
Safari Ary
May 29th, 2003, 13:43
Even has 8 legs.....
I agree looks pretty sweet. Don't see why it wouldn't hold up, but then again, I don't have much experience with rocks either.
Gary E
May 29th, 2003, 13:57
You realize you would have to get a chrome cover to go under it also right?:D

It does look cool though, but a little extra strap on the part where the ring gear is goes a long way and is nearlly free.
ChuckD
May 29th, 2003, 14:12
Come on Zion, you know you have to Fab one yourself. Then While your at it make one for Neil and I to. :D

I agree with Gary, extra strap even if it's welded directly to the diff. Any opinion on those HD covers that are 1/8" think? Ebay $20.00
dmillion
May 29th, 2003, 14:52
Looks aren't everything, but it's okay for something to look cool AND work well. This looks like it qualifies on both counts!
ZPD
May 29th, 2003, 15:08
Originally posted by Gary E
You realize you would have to get a chrome cover to go under it also right?:D

It does look cool though, but a little extra strap on the part where the ring gear is goes a long way and is nearlly free.

Ya I got a chrome plated one coming my way. I got to get one to match my chromed shocks, axle truss, shock hoop, bumpers, "nerf bars", mud flap brackets, naked chick on my mud flaps, exhaust, and whidsheild wipers. ;).

Chuck, I iwll have to check into those ebay covers. 1/8" thick and I could probably weld a 1/4" strap to it before I do the install. hmmmmm
Gary E
May 29th, 2003, 15:21
Shouldn't you allready have the HD cover?
ZPD
May 29th, 2003, 17:55
Originally posted by Gary E
Shouldn't you allready have the HD cover?

I don't think mine is 1/8" thick. My 44 might be but my 30 definately is not. I will have to check it out later
Crunch
May 29th, 2003, 18:41
You wouldn't HAVE to have the chrome cover. You could always paint the cover a lighter color. Chrome would look sweeter though.
Crunch
sidriptide
May 29th, 2003, 21:01
looks plenty strong..... kinda looks like someone was out wheelin with tracy chapman and ran her over....
climbon
May 29th, 2003, 21:24
Hey have you guys seen Rusty's new diff gaurds? check out his web sight they just came out with them WWW.rustysoffroad.com
ZPD
May 29th, 2003, 22:03
Originally posted by Crunch
You wouldn't HAVE to have the chrome cover. You could always paint the cover a lighter color. Chrome would look sweeter though.
Crunch

Chrome sucks :passgas: :puke:
Crunch
May 29th, 2003, 22:42
Agreed. But, with that diff guard, it looks better than black would.
EricsXJ
May 30th, 2003, 01:15
That does look cool but I think a few other styles are a bit more beefy and look just as mean.

I like my diff guards from Younger Bros. (http://www.younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guard.htm) I have the D30 half guard and 8.25 full ring guard. So far I've hit the D30 guard twice and couldn't be more happy with how it performed. Of course they have the D44 guards too.
THE_OWL
May 30th, 2003, 01:21
Chrome Wont Get You Home
ChuckD
June 5th, 2003, 21:13
How about this one Zion!

http://www.rockstomper.com/images/products/armor/cranediff/d30/d3001.jpg
ZPD
June 5th, 2003, 22:12
Ya, I have seen those before. Problem that I see with them is that they are cast. A casting without ribs is easily susceptable to cracks and fractures from impacts and voids during production. Still pretty tough stuff though. You take it camping and use it as a cast iron wok :roflmao:

I got one of those $20 HD ones off of ebay. I think I am going to wld some stuff to it.
ChuckD
June 5th, 2003, 22:24
:cool:
Cresso
June 5th, 2003, 22:32
I've only ever seen one of those Crane covers damaged in any way so far and it dented, not cracked. I'm not disagreeing, but if it took an impact hard enough to dent something that thick and didn't crack as well, I feel pretty good about it.
ZPD
June 5th, 2003, 22:40
Originally posted by Cresso
I've only ever seen one of those Crane covers damaged in any way so far and it dented, not cracked. I'm not disagreeing, but if it took an impact hard enough to dent something that thick and didn't crack as well, I feel pretty good about it.

Oops my bad. I never heard of cast iron denting (significantly) so I did a quick search and they are cast steel. slightly different story but still spendy at near 200 clams :eek:
ChuckD
June 6th, 2003, 06:30
Let me know if the HD one is all that. I may do the same.
ZPD
June 6th, 2003, 20:26
How about this one?

http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/axle/D44%20diff%20cover%20002.jpg

I welded a 1/4 flat bar to the front of the cover. now before you all freak out and whine about warping etc. The cover is 1/8" thick and held the welds fine. I got pretty good penetration to so I am not too worried.
4ward
June 7th, 2003, 02:26
I don't think so folks. That thing looks like it only offers minimal protection to me. The round stock looks like hot roll steel- not my first choice in materials. With all the pieces already bent, you are asking for it to go ahead and bend farther with a good impact. IMHO, the rock rings from avalanche, the covers from wagoneer machine, and the homebrew strap welded to the cover blow that thing outta the water. It does "look" cool, but I prefer for things to work also. I'm sending this one to the mall crawler pile personally.

Sean
Neil
June 7th, 2003, 15:14
Zion, I agree with Chuck. Go ahead and make a good one for yourself and then make a couple just like it for us:)
ChuckD
June 7th, 2003, 16:43
Originally posted by ZPD
How about this one?

http://www.xjworld.4wdriver.com/axle/D44%20diff%20cover%20002.jpg

I welded a 1/4 flat bar to the front of the cover. now before you all freak out and whine about warping etc. The cover is 1/8" thick and held the welds fine. I got pretty good penetration to so I am not too worried.

I like it, so the HD cover is the real deal?
Xtreme XJ
June 8th, 2003, 22:47
O.K. so how are you all welding on the diff. covers ? on the diff. or
off ? can it be bolted to a "plate" or even a thick piece of wood to keep it from warping? Any ideas? Some type of a jig....
Thanks guys....
Curt (aka Xtreme XJ)
ZPD
June 8th, 2003, 22:52
The cover is 1/8" thick which is quite thicker than stock. I welded it on a bench before I even bolted it up to my diff. Keep the welds short and cool and it won't warp the cover. Besides, if you do get a bit of warpage you got silicone. It's not like it is a head or something.