Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
06-15-2004, 04:29 AM
#11
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Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
check out
http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
>
> Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> currently considering include:
>
> A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
>
> B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
>
> C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
>
> D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
>
> The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
>
> What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
>
> Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> currently considering include:
>
> A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
>
> B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
>
> C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
>
> D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
>
> The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
>
> What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
06-15-2004, 04:29 AM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
check out
http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
>
> Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> currently considering include:
>
> A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
>
> B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
>
> C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
>
> D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
>
> The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
>
> What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
>
> Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> currently considering include:
>
> A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
>
> B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
>
> C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
>
> D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
>
> The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
>
> What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
06-15-2004, 04:29 AM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
check out
http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
>
> Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> currently considering include:
>
> A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
>
> B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
>
> C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
>
> D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
>
> The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
>
> What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
>
> Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> currently considering include:
>
> A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
>
> B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
>
> C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
>
> D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
>
> The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
>
> What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
06-15-2004, 10:40 AM
#14
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Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
Thanks for the tip. Terrible website, but the diff guards look very
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
06-15-2004, 10:40 AM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
Thanks for the tip. Terrible website, but the diff guards look very
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
06-15-2004, 10:40 AM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
Thanks for the tip. Terrible website, but the diff guards look very
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
06-15-2004, 10:40 AM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
Thanks for the tip. Terrible website, but the diff guards look very
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
promising and very stout. I've sent them an inquiry on pricing.
I had been thinking of the same setup as Rokihora said; the "Glider"
in the back on the D-44, and something else (hadn't determined yet)
for the front. I think I may go with one of these from younger-bros
for the front, provided the price is reasonable.
/Bob
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message news:<sryzc.494$gX6.3757265@news-text.cableinet.net>...
> check out
>
> http://younger-bros.com/Diff%20Guards.htm
>
> Be careful about getting a D44 one for the rear - there wasnt quite enough
> clearance for mine between the after market petrol skid and the diff.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0406142023.779936d6@posting.google.c om...
> > I am looking for some diff protection. I'm tired of bashing my poor
> > unprotected Dana30 front and Dana44 rear diff into rocks. Yes, I'm
> > careful, but sometimes it happens ;-)
> >
> > Anyway, I wanted to get you guys' (and girls) opinions on the
> > available protection options for diff covers. The choices I'm
> > currently considering include:
> >
> > A) Crane High-Clearance Differential Covers ($185~$196)
> > http://www.highclearance.com/diffcover/index.htm
> >
> > B) Turbo City Rock-It Gliders (~$94)
> > http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/rockit_gliders.htm
> >
> > C) Warn Differential Skid Plate (~$60)
> > http://www.gowarn.com/detail.asp?product_id=19980&GID=
> >
> > D) RSE Differential Guard (~$80)
> > http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...tial+Guard&c=Q
> >
> > The Crane diff covers look awesome, but they're damn expensive. I like
> > that the RSE guards use all the diff cover bolts, which means they
> > distribute the stress around the cover better, but they leave a large
> > portion of the diff still unprotected. The Turbo City Gliders look
> > cool in that they fully protect the bottom of the diff and the lip of
> > the cover, but they do cut off an additional 1/4" of clearance...plus
> > they don't lip up very far in the front of the cover. Finally, the
> > Warn guards definitely are priced right, but they (as all the covers
> > except from TurboCity) do nothing to protect the bottom of the diff
> > pumpkin, and they only use the bottom 5 or so bolts to secure, which
> > means the stresses from impacts are not evenly ------ out as well as
> > with the RSE diff guard or the Crane cover.
> >
> > What do you all like and dislike when it comes to differential
> > protection?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
06-15-2004, 11:58 AM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
There's a guy in Butler Indiana that makes covers tough as Cranes at a
much lower price. Thinking about one for my 44:
http://tinyurl.com/3bsyg
I suppose I should be up front and clarify that it's not actually for
sale. It's up for *auction*. ;)
Steve
Bob wrote:
> I am looking for some diff protection.
much lower price. Thinking about one for my 44:
http://tinyurl.com/3bsyg
I suppose I should be up front and clarify that it's not actually for
sale. It's up for *auction*. ;)
Steve
Bob wrote:
> I am looking for some diff protection.
06-15-2004, 11:58 AM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
There's a guy in Butler Indiana that makes covers tough as Cranes at a
much lower price. Thinking about one for my 44:
http://tinyurl.com/3bsyg
I suppose I should be up front and clarify that it's not actually for
sale. It's up for *auction*. ;)
Steve
Bob wrote:
> I am looking for some diff protection.
much lower price. Thinking about one for my 44:
http://tinyurl.com/3bsyg
I suppose I should be up front and clarify that it's not actually for
sale. It's up for *auction*. ;)
Steve
Bob wrote:
> I am looking for some diff protection.
06-15-2004, 11:58 AM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Diff skid plates/protection. What's your pick?
There's a guy in Butler Indiana that makes covers tough as Cranes at a
much lower price. Thinking about one for my 44:
http://tinyurl.com/3bsyg
I suppose I should be up front and clarify that it's not actually for
sale. It's up for *auction*. ;)
Steve
Bob wrote:
> I am looking for some diff protection.
much lower price. Thinking about one for my 44:
http://tinyurl.com/3bsyg
I suppose I should be up front and clarify that it's not actually for
sale. It's up for *auction*. ;)
Steve
Bob wrote:
> I am looking for some diff protection.
