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Jan 31, 2011 | 03:00 PM

#21

JKRINGO

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From: SPACE

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Originally Posted by TripleJeep_99

Just a question on the Riddler diff covers...How are the bolts protected from getting damaged if you happen to slide across the rocks? Are they inset? I have damaged 2 bolts on my stock diff & are a PITA to remove after they are damaged...

I just received my set (northridge) and yes, the bolts are recessed.

Jan 31, 2011 | 03:05 PM

#22

dburgette

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From: Fort Wayne, IN

Riddler gets my vote. Had them for a long time and they have taken some hard hits without much wear. Simple to install.

Jan 31, 2011 | 04:30 PM

#23

RevyJKU08

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From: BC

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Originally Posted by JKRINGO

I just received my set (northridge) and yes, the bolts are recessed.

awesome thanks for the reply!

Jan 31, 2011 | 04:53 PM

#24

AveryR

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From: BR & BMT

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Originally Posted by 4LCKD10RUBIUNLTD

I have ARB front & rear. I like the options that come with the ARB. Northridge4x4 has a great package deal on them aswell.
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...rod=ARB-LL_PKG

I love the arb design but I hate that bright red. I wish I didn't have to paint them and they came in black. This will be the difference between me getting these and riddlers. ARB needs to have more options

Jan 31, 2011 | 05:28 PM

#25

PoorDad

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From: SCV, Ca

If it is the painting you dont like, the Riddlers come raw.....

Jan 31, 2011 | 06:23 PM

#26

GreenJK07

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From: Covington, LA

I just ordered the solid covers....can't beat them and the price is right.

Feb 1, 2011 | 07:32 AM

#27

debsJK

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From: wisconsin

Great advice I think I have narrowed it down to the Riddlers. If they aren't that difficult to get on that's the key for me

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:34 AM

#28

cfr

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From: Longmont, CO

Seems like there are three features,

- overall protection
- bolt protection
- fill/check plugs

Can anyone discuss the pros/cons of their solution for bolt protection and fill/check plugs. More interested in the cons of course.

Seems like I'd read about one solution that had exposed bolts that were prone to breaking when bashed at the right angle. Think I've also read about another where the fill/check plugs were a PITA due to their positions. Can't remember the product name for either one.