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ARB vs Solid

Old Oct 31, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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What are the differences between the ARB and Solid Dif Covers? Basically, why are the ARB's 50% more? I do not know much about dif covers, so maybe I am missing something obvious. Id like to pull the trigger on a set this week, any help spending my money would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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I'd go with Solid...they seem very, ahem, Solid. And the price is right. I haven't heard any complaints about them.
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I'm not sure why they are much more, they look cool I guess.

Solid's a proven diff cover. It'll take a hell of a beating!
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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the ARB has a dip sick and a drain hole. the solid does not
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mc4x4
the ARB has a dip sick and a drain hole. the solid does not
dipstick?

our axles have a drain hole, so we dont need one on the cover...
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Thanks guys, I just ordered a set of solids. And the staun deflaters Ive been wanting I just couldnt resist northridge's 5% discount again
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Yes they have a dip stick its part of the filler .

Sorry I didnt know the JK dana diffs had a drain hole. I am still waiting on my Jk to show up. It must be on the slow boat. Were is the drain hole located?

cheers mc
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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You have to pay if you want to dance with a pretty girl. And the ARB covers are just that. Also they are a work of art. So if your looking for a cover that everybody desires then the ARB covers are the way to go. You build your jeep to perform and have something that most people can only dream of. To the point they resent you because they think they deserve more than you. Thats the kind of jeep you want to drive. They can't compete so you are ahead of the Jones and they can't catch up ever.
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mc4x4
Yes they have a dip stick its part of the filler .

Sorry I didnt know the JK dana diffs had a drain hole. I am still waiting on my Jk to show up. It must be on the slow boat. Were is the drain hole located?

cheers mc
thats kinda neat, I didnt know about that..

Yeah, its on the side off the housing, Its very nice for changing fluids..
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by digitalmdj
You have to pay if you want to dance with a pretty girl. And the ARB covers are just that. Also they are a work of art. So if your looking for a cover that everybody desires then the ARB covers are the way to go. You build your jeep to perform and have something that most people can only dream of. To the point they resent you because they think they deserve more than you. Thats the kind of jeep you want to drive. They can't compete so you are ahead of the Jones and they can't catch up ever.
While I like the ARB covers the best, dude . . . are you on acid?
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