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Aug 23, 2013 | 12:09 AM
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Does anybody have any experience with the BTF diy dif cover. I got one for free from a shop I help out at. The welds look good.I was just wondering if anyone has run it
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I am running both blue torch covers front and rear, mine where not the DIY though. As I did not have a welder at the time.

Super beefy, I love 'em.
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Do u have a picture of it?
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BTF is definitely a lot cheaper than other options out there. I'd definitely consider them if I didn't already have upgraded covers
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I'll gra a picture in just a second.
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And honestly I don't know if it was DIY or if it was bought welded from btf
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Here you go

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How much is it DIY?
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How much is it DIY?
Like $60 or something plus shipping. I didn't have a MIG at the time so I went with SOLID covers
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How does the cover look? Don't mind the light surface rust, it rained on it the other day, and I haven't painted it
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How does the cover look? Don't mind the light surface rust, it rained on it the other day, and I haven't painted it
Yeah it look good.
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Like $60 or something plus shipping. I didn't have a MIG at the time so I went with SOLID covers
Wow that's cheap. Now I think I ll do this.
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How thick is it though?
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How thick is it though?
I'm guessing 1/4" looking at the fill hole.
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I'm guessing 1/4" looking at the fill hole.
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