Riddler vs Rugged Ridge Diff covers??

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Jan 12, 2011 | 05:59 PM

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Northridge4x4

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I am looking to up grade the covers as well, don't see Drain hole on the Riddler. Am I missing something ????

They dont have a drain plug but they do have a Fill plug.

David

Jan 12, 2011 | 06:08 PM

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After checking the Write-up section found the drain plug is in the housing. (my bad)

Jan 12, 2011 | 06:28 PM

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azsandrider

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That is a good deal!

Got to order me the set...

Is it the Riddler's that people had problems with the hardware? Should get better bolts to use when I install them?

Jan 12, 2011 | 09:41 PM

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Riddler and Poison spider are the same. I have the PS and they are great. I like them because they are smooth so they don’t get caught on things and thick so they can take a hit.

Jan 13, 2011 | 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by azsandrider

That is a good deal!

Got to order me the set...

Is it the Riddler's that people had problems with the hardware? Should get better bolts to use when I install them?

IIRC, some folks had problems a while back when torquing down the bolts with Lubelockers. I have that combo (Riddlers and Lubelockers) and have not had a problem.

Jan 13, 2011 | 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitba101

Ok guys, I am planning to get some diff covers for my 08 unlimited and was wondering which you guys would recommend. The 2 I'm looking at are the Riddles or the Rugged Ridge ones. They're pretty close in price, so that isn't an issue. Here are some links if you guys are interested.

trailduty.com/product_info.php?products_id=618
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=4414

Also, has anyone else installed either of these? Any problems?? Things you love, hate...

Use you're stock cover up front and guard it with this, you only lose a small amount of ground clearance. Thats what I did the rock slider is close to bullet proof. It will move rocks.

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Jan 13, 2011 | 04:30 AM

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R n Y

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I wouldn't buy any RR product that is cast.. Poor quality control from over sea's.
My .02

Jan 13, 2011 | 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron

IIRC, some folks had problems a while back when torquing down the bolts with Lubelockers. I have that combo (Riddlers and Lubelockers) and have not had a problem.

x2. same setup and havent had any problems.

Jan 13, 2011 | 05:06 AM

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Here's what i found doing my research

This is someone that had a Riddler on their JK.

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I quote "thats Royal purple flowing out the bottom, all the bolts but 2 sheared off, and the bottom of the cover bent out of shape! "

Yes, Riddler has a lifetime warranty....

I am not knocking the product as I have never used it......but I guess it's something to think about.

I went with ARB's from Northridge!

Jan 13, 2011 | 07:15 AM

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You hit anything hard enough and something like this could happen imagine if that person still had a stock cover.

David

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