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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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I know there are treads on this but want your opinions and suggestions. About to order diff covers tomorrow with lube lockers. Debating between ARB, Riddler, and PSC. What do u suggest and why? Thanks for your input in advance.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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I'm waiting for my riddlers from Northridge to arrive. I decided to go with those from some great feedback on this site. Plus custom color.

Plus I didn't think the ARB red was gonna look too good with my mango.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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sorry if its off topic but do rubi's already come with diff covers?
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Riddlers, Poison Spyder, ARB all make great covers that will give you the protection you want. Although, I'm really fond of aluminum covers ie G2 or even Camp's new covers. You'd be amazed how much lighter they are than the previously mentioned steel covers while maintaining the same strength. Also, aluminum covers will keep the diff a little cooler than their steel counterparts. Just my .02
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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Put on Riddlers with lubelockers a few months ago and have slammed them well on the trails with no leakage or damage. Just a little touch up paint! Easy install also, but go buy some grade 8 bolts that are about a 1/4" longer and you won't break them trying to torque them to 30lbs.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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I went with Solid diff covers due to price. They all protect your diff very well, why pay more? I have had Solid's covers on my past 2 Jeeps and they have never had a problem.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 05:05 AM
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Well I have noticed that the Psc and the riddler covers are the same except for the logo but the Psc already come with grade 8 bolts. Did u get them powdercoated or painted? I want them red anyhow.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by srt8ftw
sorry if its off topic but do rubi's already come with diff covers?
All Jeeps come with diff covers. The stock ones just tend to be thin and weak. Many people upgrade them to a heavier duty cover.

I happen to have a Solid on the front & an old RockCrusher on the rear
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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So does anyone think ARB or any other one is better then thr next? Not considering price.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ECHO

I think they are all about the same, I wanted the ARB because they have the built in dipstick to check the fluid.. but, there was a $100.00 difference per cover then the one's I got.
I was in exactly the same boat. It was a substantial price jump to the ARBs and it wasn't worth it to me for a dipstick.
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