rear diff cover suggestions
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: nyc
I was going with ARBs and was waiting to move cash over to buy them when I stumbled onto a half price sale on "Solid" covers, $65 each end so I got both front & rear for less $ than a single ARB piece. I don't really slam my JK, very mild off road so even the stocker I tossed a month ago (ARGH!) woulda been fine IMO.
https://www.solidaxle.com/ProductCar...p?idCategory=7
I still don't know how the G2 cover cracked the way it did. Looks like it stress cracked to me? A "V" shaped crack at the top, not a dent or a scratch on it???
https://www.solidaxle.com/ProductCar...p?idCategory=7
I still don't know how the G2 cover cracked the way it did. Looks like it stress cracked to me? A "V" shaped crack at the top, not a dent or a scratch on it???
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Poway. San diego
I just installed front and rear riddler covers. They are really thick steel and have no edges to catch rocks. Arb's are nice, but cost twice what these did. And my friend has them on his jeep and they get hung up sometimes. And I don't like red under my jeep.
Sponsoring Manufacturer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Utah
If your looking for something strong you need to be looking at plate steel instead of alu. or "ductile steel" (cast I believe). Go check out Ruff Stuff. If you don't your going to buy something inferior and more expensive. 3/8 plate steel is WAY stronger than anything else proposed on this thread. I paid around $110 for mine.
3/8" ductile steel cast yields at about 45,000 psi vs. 3/8" plate steel yields at about 36,600 psi. Now both come in several variations.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: nyc
I sent G2 the pic above with a note and already recieved an email requesting my address so they can send me a new one under warranty. Said it was a strange break, I agree! At least they stand behind their covers. I'm upgrading to the iron ones I ordered anyway.