HD diff cover update for those on last order

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:43 pm

OK guys, I finally got these sandblasted (all rusted when I got them) and picked up all the right hardware. I'm going to hit all the corners with the welder, then stick them in a box this weekend. They will ship out Monday via USPS Priority Mail.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:40 am

Thanks for the update Marty...you rock...take 'er easy on your break and enjoy the down time.

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

You are too cool.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:53 am

Marty,

What size allen wrench does that big fill plug use? I can't find anything that big.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:19 pm

Tokyojoe wrote:

Marty,

What size allen wrench does that big fill plug use? I can't find anything that big.

16mm or 5/8"

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:28 pm

Thanks.

Now, where can I find one?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:34 pm

Tokyojoe wrote:

Thanks.

Now, where can I find one?

Check Sears or Napa,they should have them or can order them.I just used a 16mm bolt and a pair of vise grips myself.

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:10 pm

Tokyojoe wrote:

Marty,

What size allen wrench does that big fill plug use? I can't find anything that big.

You should have had a bolt with a nut welded on it in with that hardware. I make those so you don't have to spend a bunch of money on a special tool. Let me know if you don't have one and I'll get you another one.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:11 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Tokyojoe wrote:

Thanks.

Now, where can I find one?

Check Sears or Napa,they should have them or can order them.I just used a 16mm bolt and a pair of vise grips myself.

Good idea.

Perhaps, grind the bolt down on four sides to make it square so the vise grips hold better and not slip.

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:38 pm

Forgot to update this, all the diff covers are on the way. Coming via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate box, and you will probably have to sign for it (usually).

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

Got the oil in the garage, my diff will be happy

Thanks Marty :mrgreen:

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:38 pm

Got mine yesterday...wow it is heavy...started painting the outside a base black...haven't figured a good way to make a green rock lizzard to put on there yet...LOL

Question though...do I need to do anything to the inside or is it ok as is?

moose · **Posted:** Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:24 pm

This thing is a tank!

unixxx · **Posted:** Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:19 pm

The gear lube will prevent the inside of the cover and axle housing from oxidizing.

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

Question though...do I need to do anything to the inside or is it ok as is?

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

...haven't figured a good way to make a green rock lizzard to put on there yet...LOL

Copy this image to a word document, print it out on thicker construction type paper, cut out the lizard and tracks with an exacto blade, tape it onto the cover and use it as a stencil. Best advise I have, until I get some decals made up.

I'm glad everyone is happy with the covers. You guys should have seen them when I opened the box. Boy was I P####D!!!! Can't believe some companies would send out product that was in that condition. Just to let you all know in advance, those fill plugs do not seat all the way in, but once they tighten up, even if they don't screw all the way in, they will seal so don't force them to go all the way flush with the outside.

SRotblat · **Posted:** Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:39 pm

Rock Lizard wrote:

Forgot to update this, all the diff covers are on the way. Coming via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate box, and you will probably have to sign for it (usually).

I was wondering what box I had waiting for me at the PO (they wont drop it off because it needs a signature). Sounds like a good weekend project!

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:42 pm

SRotblat wrote:

Rock Lizard wrote:

Forgot to update this, all the diff covers are on the way. Coming via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate box, and you will probably have to sign for it (usually).

I was wondering what box I had waiting for me at the PO (they wont drop it off because it needs a signature). Sounds like a good weekend project!

Yep, the tracking numbers shows that they attempted delivery at 0946 on April 2, and you will need to sign for it, so you'll have to pick it up at the PO. :wink:

TDI4BY · **Joined:** Sun Apr 02, 2006 11:56 pm **Posts:** 644

Got mine, was there a tool somewhere in the box? I dumped all the static charged peanuts in the trash.

Rock Lizard · **Posted:** Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:45 pm

TDI4BY wrote:

Got mine, was there a tool somewhere in the box? I dumped all the static charged peanuts in the trash.

It's in the bag with the hardware. It's a home made tool, made of a bolt with a nut welded to it.

hooperswish · **Posted:** Fri Apr 06, 2007 4:59 pm

Dang rock lizard, sorry to hear that these are the last.. I have been waiting to get one when I had more $. Sorry you had such trouble with them. Any more in the future , possibly by a different manufacturer?
Thanks....

HD diff cover update for those on last order

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