diff protection

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:10 am

Since PSC isnt making anymore rock guards. I was wondering what the Off Road, Rock Climbing gurus think about this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Differential-Guard-SOLID-Chrysler-8-25-SkidPlate_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33731QQihZ016QQitemZ260139910811QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

CD · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:52 am

I'd interested to know myself, looks tuff enough. Only 3 in stock, wonder how long they will last.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:37 am

Cheap, simple protection. It looks similar to the one I made and ran on my blue KJ for a while. It worked fine and I believe it is working fine for the new owner too.

03kjsport · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:49 pm

http://www.arbusa.com/dana-differential-cover.php
id rather go this way for protection.

AbsoluteRenegade · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:59 pm

The arb one is so nice, it has the filler plug, drain plug, both are magnetic, looks nice too. Just the price tag isnt as nice.

meh_kick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:05 pm

Bought one of these this summer. No leaks

And it's much more stout than stock. Less expensive than ARB too.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/cat ... p-152.html

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:04 pm

The ARB is awesome but not currently available for the 8.25. I was checking them out at All J's and the dipstick and drain is very cool. The thing is Beefy.

broncsrule · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:25 pm

I have the Rough Stuff Specialties diff cover also. But it just sits in my garage because it leaks, it has been rewelded once allready with out success. It makes a good door stop though.

homeslice8u · **Joined:** Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:49 am **Posts:** 49

haha lol nice

homeslice8u · **Joined:** Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:49 am **Posts:** 49

look this up on ebay its a ARB Diff Cover for only $175 Item number: 170176399551

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:09 pm

homeslice8u wrote:

look this up on ebay its a ARB Diff Cover for only $175 Item number: 170176399551

its for a D30. I don't think it will fit the KJ unless maybe the front. But I think the front is D30a which is different. Is it not?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:20 pm

I think the ARB front will fit the D30A but isn't normally needed because you have a front skid that protects the diff. (the covers appear to be the same from a D30A to a regular D30)

I do however wonder if it might help to strengthen the D30A case some? I know that the failures are in the pinion area so probably not enough to spend the money on it.

Maybe we should all push ARB Seth to get them to make the 8.25. (I would be surprised if it wasn't on the drawing board already)

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:24 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

I think the ARB front will fit the D30A but isn't normally needed because you have a front skid that protects the diff. (the covers appear to be the same from a D30A to a regular D30)

I do however wonder if it might help to strengthen the D30A case some? I know that the failures are in the pinion area so probably not enough to spend the money on it.

Maybe we should all push ARB Seth to get them to make the 8.25. (I would be surprised if it wasn't on the drawing board already)

Oh I have begged and pleaded with them here and on the Aussie site.. Maybe this is something Seth could touch on...

Signcutter21 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:42 am

I got the Crane High Clearance diff cover. Not sure if they are making them any more. Searched for their website, but couldn't find anything. The thing is bullet proof. Cost a couple pennies, but was well worth it. later, mike

[img][img]http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc93/Signcutter21/Cranecover.jpg[/img][/img]

CD · **Posted:** Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:21 am

What about Rockcrusher, I've seen one on an XJ. Wonder if they do one for the KJ.

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:39 am

CDKJ wrote:

What about Rockcrusher, I've seen one on an XJ. Wonder if they do one for the KJ.

got a link? I would imagine if its a 8.25 it would be the same fit for a KJ

CD · **Posted:** Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:18 am

0311_DoC wrote:

CDKJ wrote:

What about Rockcrusher, I've seen one on an XJ. Wonder if they do one for the KJ.

got a link? I would imagine if its a 8.25 it would be the same fit for a KJ

http://www.4x4xplor.com/rockcrusher.html

I did a search and have found comments on other forums saying "I wish they did an 8.25 cover"
So I'd say they don't. :cry:

0311_DoC · **Posted:** Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:54 pm

I asked a question, and Im confused on the answer??

12/07/2007 10:23PM

So your rings don't fit if you have a gas tank skid ?

Purple Cranium @ Purple Cranium Products
12/12/2007 01:38AM

Mike,

If it were just a ring it would fit, but because it is positioned in front and protects your Ring gear, some applications may interfere. Our Spiders protrude about 1"...so you need at least 1.125" between your existing cover and the skid plate, you should be ok.

PCP

ok If im reading this right they are saying the ring goes in front of the axle???

C co Crusader 2/127 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:48 am

03kjsport wrote:

http://www.arbusa.com/dana-differential-cover.php
id rather go this way for protection.

id just save the cash and buy the arb. at least you know then that you never have to worry about breaking it. an also that you dont have to worry about all sorts of other things because its designed without about everyting you could think of in mind already

JHCRASH · **Posted:** Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:00 am

HMMM.......

I have been thinking about making one of these for mine maybe this could be another production item????

Anyone interested after pics of course

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