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What options are out there. So far I have seen
Rockcrusher
ARB
Warn

Both the Rockcrusher and ARB are a full diff cover while the Warn is a 3/16 diff guard. What else is out there for options? What is the best bang for the buck?

Tom has ARB cover on, what say you Tom?

this looks ok, not great but not bad for the price.
http://yhst-98407475347645.stores.yahoo....bda44.html

the deal with a ring gear guard like this is that it doesn't protect from angular impact.

not

not much top protection here...
http://www.jeepparts4less.com/warrior-pr...-5585.html

same with this one, although it looks a bit more sturdy.
http://www.4wheelerssupply.com/catalog/p...ucts_id/61

Ronster Wrote:Tom has ARB cover on, what say you Tom?

whats the wallet damage on the ARB?

I want to say it was around $150ish and its well worth it! Its heavy, easy to install and has a killer fill drain system with magnets to collect the metal shavings.

Greer can cut you a ring from any thickness plate with their flowjet for a pretty reasonable $$ using a gasket, the old cover, or your own paper drawing as a template, Then you could piece together your own armor plating by welding to that. You could have a full cover for much less than $80-something + shipping for some bent tube and flat bar crap.

http://www.greatlakeoffroad.com nuff said

If you haven't seen the video here is the link

http://www.arbusa.com/dana-differential-cover.php

SHoppe715 Wrote:Greer can cut you a ring from any thickness plate with their flowjet for a pretty reasonable $$ using a gasket, the old cover, or your own paper drawing as a template, Then you could piece together your own armor plating by welding to that. You could have a full cover for much less than $80-something + shipping for some bent tube and flat bar crap.

Nate does have a plasma cutter...:whistle:

While he's at it, he should shave the bottom of the housing to get that last bit of height to make up for his tiny little tires. :poke:

Not really a fan of the gridiron rock-catchers.

Simple, easy, done.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dana-44-3...dZViewItem

i personally have had poor performance from ruffstuff....there welding sucks bottom line...warping is a big issue, too much heat during their welding process....GLO is where its at...i run a ruff 14 bolt cover that has been replaced due to warping...

Ha...the Great Lakes cover is what I was thinking of initially, i'd run that over the ebay special I posted. 1/4" thick plate, 1/2" thick ring, lifetime no-questions warranty...noice. Price is right too.

Nate - call Ole. I know he has some design plans for his own. I think he could beat any price out there and let you design what features you want. I'm telling you - Ole has skills!

even tho I don't have arb's I've considered arb covers front and rear. Dunno if i want to swing the money tho

akxj Wrote:www.greatlakeoffroad.com nuff said

Eric, that is a good price and a beefy looking cover. Almost overkill for what we have up here...

Not a bad deal here.

http://www.rokmen.com/products/different...overs.html

They also carry LubeLocker gaskets.

I have one for a D44 you can check out. Heck I might even sell it to you.

ChevyKev Wrote:Nate - call Ole. I know he has some design plans for his own. I think he could beat any price out there and let you design what features you want. I'm telling you - Ole has skills!

Yep

I really don't like the covers that just have a piece of steel over the ring gear portion.
They remind me of a thong sticking out of overstuffed pants...
The Rokmen covers are awesome & you can buy them as a set.

$200 for both and Oh yea, FREE Alaska shipping too! That gets my vote!

x2 on that SamiMike

So what are/did you go with Nate?

the 44 build is on hold pending some things. Right now it just didnt pan out well ont he priority list.

More to come.

You trying to beat my record on axle-swap time length? lap: