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Old 12-11-2008, 07:44 AM
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Question Solid Diff Covers???

I just ordered a set of Solid diff covers...couldn't pass on the deal they are offering right now...check out the Sponsor thread if you need soem diff covers!

My questions are...

Has anyone painted theres???

How do they come now??? Are they baresteel or PC??? I read something about how they changed them, but couldn't find the info.

If you painted them...what did you use and post some pics?!

What diff fluid did you go with? and how much did you use? I have a 30 in front and 44 in the rear....

Also, lube lockers or no lubelockers??? I've read some mixed reviews & can't decide whether or not they're woth it.
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I had these exact same questions, although I have D44 front axle. I am glad you asked.
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they come silver vein powder coated....



here is a complete write-up that i did for them:

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...r-installation
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I can't answer on the painting of the Solid covers, but I painted my stock ones and it was pretty easy. I sanded it down well, then used a self etching priner, then painted with some high temp paint. I use lube lockers, much easier to use and as long as you torque it correctly, they will last a long time and will not leak.

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Originally Posted by wayoflife
they come silver vein powder coated....



here is a complete write-up that i did for them:

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...r-installation
Eddie, I had no idea you did a write on the Solid install....you're always one step (if not 5 or 6) ahead of us!
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they come powder coated , a hammered silver gray , they look great no reason to paint them , until you mash them with a rock , get the lube lockers well worth the money , they can be reused
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Originally Posted by dlud51
Eddie, I had no idea you did a write on the Solid install....you're always one step (if not 5 or 6) ahead of us!
well, i have a bunch of write-ups here:

http://www.project-jk.com/?cat=12

and, i work on new ones all the time.
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Originally Posted by dlud51
Eddie, I had no idea you did a write on the Solid install....you're always one step (if not 5 or 6) ahead of us!
He does have one fault......



He can't seem to find my name when he's picking winners for the 12 days of Christmas.....
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Originally Posted by BaltChief
He does have one fault......



He can't seem to find my name when he's picking winners for the 12 days of Christmas.....
You have that problem too huh? I just figured he's waiting to pull my name tonight or tomorrow
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I painted mine semi-gloss black. They look great. I use Mobile1 75W-90 full synthetic lube oil. I highly recommend lube lockers. Much easier - I've redone the RTV once on mine and that was the last time I'll ever do that.

If you want pics of how they look painted, PM me and I'll get some pics for you.


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