Protection for the rear differential

awindj · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:01 pm

I have my Daystar 2.5" lift on my CRD and it looks good.

It now looks like the rear differential is a big target for boulders. Is there any protection available for the rear diff?

Do I need to add it?

Thanks

Troysterr · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:12 pm

Lots of choices:

http://www.youngs.org/kjparts/default.asp?category=4

Yes, it's a good idea to protect the rear diff. The housing itself is very strong, but the stock diff cover is about as thick as a tin can, and it's possible to peel it off on a rock and drain the fluid...bad news if you're on the trail in the middle of nowhere.

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:40 pm

I know that cheifdab in the mid-atlantic found a very solid rear diff cover I just don't remember where (it may have been a Rusty)

chefdab · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:24 pm

Yes the one I have is a Rusty's. It covers the lower half of the diff. Other people swear by the Poison Spyder diff guard though it's more expensive and of a different design. When shopping for one, remember it is for the Chrysler 8.25 diff.

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:48 pm

I have a four-x doctor guard. $69 as I recall. easily added during fluid change. you can add it without changing and you MIGHT get away without leaks.

It's a good idea. And it looks cool too!

If you are in a rocky area and back up during maneuvers, you might back rright into a rock and bend that cover into your gears and/or let fluid out as mentioned earlier.

It's cheap protection to a not-so-cheap part!

here's mine

http://www.fourxdoctor.com/main/diff_guards/diff_guard_03.jpg

skrracing · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:53 pm

I am running the Poison Spyder Rock Ring and been very happy with it. Later...Clint

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