New Diff Covers

FiFo · Apr 28, 2006

This morning I noticed that I managed to put a nice big dent in my rear Dana 44 Diff Cover so its time to upgrade. I was looking at the TKH Fab "Rock Hard" Diff covers here:

http://www.tkhfab.com/

They look good, and the price is not too bad. Does anyone have any experience with these, or know of any other brands they could suggest. I need one for a Dana 30 and Dana 44. Going to do both since if I busted the rear I'm sure I will just bust the front one later.

RCP Phx · Apr 28, 2006

They look "cheesy",based off the thin stock mounting face!

FiFo · Apr 28, 2006

"cheesy" doesn't sound like a very flattering description. I would like to get as strong as possible, with out spending an arm and a leg. (Impossible I know). Does anyone know if these are truly “cheesy” or have any better suggestions?

hippymill · Apr 28, 2006

bulletproof = Crane or Rockcrusher.
or
stock cover + a diff guard like the ones by 4 x doctor

FELIX · Apr 28, 2006

hippymill said:
bulletproof = Crane or Rockcrusher.
or
stock cover + a diff guard like the ones by 4 x doctor

Crane is good to go,:thumbup: Cro-Mo good luck trying to break it & there is no lip to peal back & leak

Rob $.02

Matt98XJ · Apr 28, 2006

Blue Torch Fab makes some pretty beefy covers too, but they are kinda expensive.

ZPD · Apr 28, 2006

I saw on pbb that www.ruffstuffspecialties.com had some for $100. They were 3/8" thick which is way overkill.

shimmy · Apr 28, 2006

i love my crane!

Starboard M · Apr 28, 2006

ZPD said:
I saw on pbb that www.ruffstuffspecialties.com had some for $100. They were 3/8" thick which is way overkill.

Dont think they have any for the 30 though.

Ramsey · Apr 28, 2006

Matt98XJ said:
Blue Torch Fab makes some pretty beefy covers too...

I got mine from them, not that bad a price either and it is hella beefy.

cal · Apr 28, 2006

I'll toss my vote for crane too. beeefy

Roxtar · Apr 28, 2006

Go on ebay and look for a cover called the dominator, or something like that (shows a picture of an excavator pushing down on it with the bucket).
They're made by a guy on Pirate.
This thing redefines overkill.

The outer ring is 1/2" plate, the rest of it is 1/4" plate.
I opted for the countersunk bolt holes and the additional 1/2" plate ring gear guard. (yea, 1/2" plate on top of the 1/4" plate).
Workmanship is beautiful.

Edit:
I just found the receipt.
Great Lake Offroad
Butler, IN
(260) 387-1428

planefixer · Apr 28, 2006

kid4lyf said:
Go on ebay and look for a cover called the dominator, or something like that (shows a picture of an excavator pushing down on it with the bucket).
They're made by a guy on Pirate.
This thing redefines overkill.

The outer ring is 1/2" plate, the rest of it is 1/4" plate.
I opted for the countersunk bolt holes and the additional 1/2" plate ring gear guard. (yea, 1/2" plate on top of the 1/4" plate).
Workmanship is beautiful.

Edit:
I just found the receipt.
Great Lake Offroad
Butler, IN
(260) 387-1428

Another vote for these.My buddy has a set on his Scout-- VERY beefy.

ZPD · Apr 28, 2006

kid4lyf said:
Go on ebay and look for a cover called the dominator, or something like that (shows a picture of an excavator pushing down on it with the bucket).
They're made by a guy on Pirate.
This thing redefines overkill.

The outer ring is 1/2" plate, the rest of it is 1/4" plate.
I opted for the countersunk bolt holes and the additional 1/2" plate ring gear guard. (yea, 1/2" plate on top of the 1/4" plate).
Workmanship is beautiful.

Edit:
I just found the receipt.
Great Lake Offroad
Butler, IN
(260) 387-1428

That actually is the one I have too. I just couldn't recall the name of the company at the time. I think I paid around $140 for it.

Dan Fredrickson · Apr 28, 2006

When looking for a Diff cover thickness is not everything. If the cover is made of 1020 mild 1/2" may be weaker than a cover made of A50 Steel Plate in 3/8". A50 Plate is 50,000lbs Tensile Strength, that results in a cover that is much denser than mild steel and can take a great deal more abuse.

All of our covers and rings are made of A50 Steel Plate, laser cut and formed from 1 piece, and they are all welded by a certified welder. There are many tricks to make things cheaper, we use only one, we manufacture in volume and pass the savings on to the customer.Compare our prices.

xjj33p3r · Apr 28, 2006

Great Lake Offroad has my vote. Nice welds and great design, and extremely strong.

hippymill · Apr 28, 2006

try this:

http://www.4wd.com/newsite/shop/pro...model=cherokee&cat=14&kid=583&catid=482&mid=n

jjvande · Apr 28, 2006

pretty sure that the different steels are not much different in density...perhaps yield strength, or ultimate tensile strength, but not density...1/4" is fine...if you're hitting something that will bend a concave 1/4" steel dome...you have other things to worry about.

tealcherokee · Apr 29, 2006

i say buy a nice one for the front, cuz you have a better chance of hitting it, and get a front 44 cover for your rear, the front covers are 3/16" as opposed to the rear sheetmetal ones

OT · Apr 29, 2006

kid4lyf said:
Go on ebay and look for a cover called the dominator, or something like that (shows a picture of an excavator pushing down on it with the bucket).
They're made by a guy on Pirate.
This thing redefines overkill.

The outer ring is 1/2" plate, the rest of it is 1/4" plate.
I opted for the countersunk bolt holes and the additional 1/2" plate ring gear guard. (yea, 1/2" plate on top of the 1/4" plate).
Workmanship is beautiful.

Edit:
I just found the receipt.
Great Lake Offroad
Butler, IN
(260) 387-1428

I kinda like this design, Dude......

:thumbup:

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