Thanks, I forgot to mention to replace center caps and keep shims in order. Luckily mine had no shims. On my welds I just heated the cast all over since I was doing alot of welding on it. I just used a rosebud torch tip. Not too hot, just still the moisture is gone and the oil on the inside begins to smoke. Then weld it and let it cool naturally.

 

I got lazy and diddnt get any re assembly pics. But the carriers in. Brakes rebuilt. I painted the calipers and things pimp blue to match the truck and am about 1/2 done with a 5/16 ss diff cover. Got the rod ends painted, 4 coats of clear makes em look nice, almost store bought.

 

Diff covers taking shape, hopefully be done by Friday. Got some pads made too.

 

That diff cover is comin together nicely

 

Thanks, its my first attempt at one. Ill definitely modify the design a little bit. But I do like how its looking. I may engrave jeep on it when im done or something.

 

Got er about done. Only sanded out with 36 grit so far. Ill polish it and put this new por15 clear I got. It says you can polish rims and spray this on, good for a lifetime.

 

swet diff cover u may want toadd a fill plug though, i used a 02 sencor plug on my stock cover to get me buy. havnt decided on a cover yet. how much for 1 like yours cost roughly, if ud be interested in making another

 

Dont need a fill plug on an 8.8. Fills from the front of the casting. After I catch up on my projects I may try to make some. But im driving/wheeling this jeep to Maine June 2 nd and im no where close to ready.

 

yea i forgot about that fill point, i just put it in the cover for access ability. ill watch this thread to see houw it turns out thanks

 

Put the 8.8 in last night. Sorry I diddnt take pics, it was cold and I was in a hurry. Looks quite nice I think.

 

I ordered some bds coils but then cancelled the order. I couldn't decide the exact height I wanted. I picked up four 6" tj skyjacker coils for a hell of a deal on CL last night. They have a rate of like 182# so they should ride nicely. I've got the skyjacker leaf packs on the YJ and they ride great.

 

Is this build still active ? If so i am subscribed ... I Like the rear diff cover , and the fact that you built it makes it even more interesting ... What did the 8.8 come out of ? I am looking for one for a TJ project i am working on ..