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I know this is bringing this thread back from the dead, but I just wanted to give it a bump for those that don't know about these covers. I just ordered one for my 8.25 and can't wait!
I have bashed my Ruffstuffs on rock hard with absolutely no issues, money well spent.
I would recommend "Lube Lockers" with them due to the fact they are so thick its hard to get them to stay sealed with gaskets and rtv. The lube lockers work great and are re-usable on the trail if you need to make a axle shaft repair/replacement.
I have bashed my Ruffstuffs on rock hard with absolutely no issues, money well spent.
I would recommend "Lube Lockers" with them due to the fact they are so thick its hard to get them to stay sealed with gaskets and rtv. The lube lockers work great and are re-usable on the trail if you need to make a axle shaft repair/replacement.
I bought the 8.25" cover with countersunk hardware. I love this beast. It is 13 lbs of steel and gives you a feeling of confidence knowing you can crush rocks with that thing if needed.
I tested my diff cover last week on the Rubicon Trail (wish I had a pic of the carnage). After the trail, I found at least three hard smacks on the cover itself from backing off rocks. No damage to the cover whatsoever, but I am sure the rocks felt some pain.
My only problem is all of my countersunk bolts loosened up throughout the day and broke the diff cover seal. I repeatedly tightened the bolts, but they came loose each time. I will use some form of lock tite on the bolts, hoping this will be enough to keep them from loosening up.
Dan's a great guy and easy to work with. Thanks again for the beey product, Dan.
I've got them on my XJ - D30 f, D44 rear, with the countersunk bolts, and using lube-lockers. They are great, but haven't hit them on anything yet. The only thing I didn't like was the craftsman allen socket for tighten down the countersunk bolts kept breaking. I finally picked some up from Home Depot, Menards, and Ace, and one of them made it through both covers with out breaking, but is twisted a bit.
I have shaved my 8.25 all the way up to the RuffStuff cover, you can knock off about 1/2" of material by getting rid of the lip. Trust me, you will not regret shaving it and you will slide over stuff much easier.
I've got them on my XJ - D30 f, D44 rear, with the countersunk bolts, and using lube-lockers. They are great, but haven't hit them on anything yet. The only thing I didn't like was the craftsman allen socket for tighten down the countersunk bolts kept breaking. I finally picked some up from Home Depot, Menards, and Ace, and one of them made it through both covers with out breaking, but is twisted a bit.
Sorry, wasn't clear enough in my post - the bolts didn't break, the allen socket did, or at least the Crafstman brand one did. I was torquing them down per lube-locker's suggestion - somewhere around 30 ft-lbs I think.
I did mess up one bolts allen socket, but I think there were 4 extra so it wasn't a problem.
Well if it is I wouldn't want it hanging down smashing into every rock! The under side of my 8.25 has hit rock hard and is gouged from sliding over rock and backing into them with no issues.
