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Old 09-25-2015, 10:50 AM
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What all diff covers fit with 1.5" dom steering?
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Originally Posted by xjr10
What all diff covers fit with 1.5" dom steering?
I have blue torch fab DIY cover with the DOM steering set up. and I have plenty of clearance



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Nice differential bracing also
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I have blue torch fab DIY cover with the DOM steering set up. and I have plenty of clearance
Do you have a measurement of how far it sticks out from mounting face? I only have about 3/8" of clearance on stock cover now.
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Originally Posted by xjr10
Do you have a measurement of how far it sticks out from mounting face? I only have about 3/8" of clearance on stock cover now.
sound about right.
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I like the riddler covers, and everything I have seen most any aftermarket steering clears just fine.
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
I like the riddler covers, and everything I have seen most any aftermarket steering clears just fine.
I'd rather not spend $140 on a diff cover.
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Originally Posted by xjr10
I'd rather not spend $140 on a diff cover.
Those are $100 covers most places. No idea if that changes your stance though.
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If u can weld, the Blue Torch Fab have DIY covers for $60 bucks. 3/8" ring and 1/4" plates. Still decently strong
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Originally Posted by aj2494

Those are $100 covers most places. No idea if that changes your stance though.
Oh. I seen them at that price on serious offroad and figured it was average. Most of his stuff is at or below everyone else.
Originally Posted by XJwonders
If u can weld, the Blue Torch Fab have DIY covers for $60 bucks. 3/8" ring and 1/4" plates. Still decently strong
I think that's what I'm gonna go with.
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Get a lube locker gasket while you're at it. Having one on my 8.25 makes me a lot more willing to check the diff and change the fluid.
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If you water cross often like once a month/two. Do yourself a favor, get a diff cover with a drain plug. Just had to do this this past weekend and let me tell you, I regret my solid and ruffstuff covers. If I could weld I would make a bung for a drain plug. The RS cover doesn't protect the bolt heads and I had a hard time getting some of the bottom bolts out. Just my 2 thoughts. The riddler cover is nice as.hell though
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Originally Posted by aj2494
Get a lube locker gasket while you're at it. Having one on my 8.25 makes me a lot more willing to check the diff and change the fluid.
I have one and I don't like it.
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Originally Posted by xjr10
I have one and I don't like it.
how come?


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