rear diff cover suggestions
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Time to buy a rear diff cover. I'm thinking aluminum because I hate rust but not sure that's a good idea. Any suggestions for best cover that won't rust or should I avoid aluminum covers?
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If it's just the issue of rust you're concerned with & not the extra strength of some of the aftermarket covers just pull the old one off, strip it back, & properly undercoat it & repaint with black (or another color) anti-rust paint. They come from the factory with just the slightest dusting of black paint and rust real easy, but after I re-painted mine properly myself there isn't a spot of rust on it 2 years later.
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Originally Posted by JKlad
If it's just the issue of rust you're concerned with & not the extra strength of some of the aftermarket covers just pull the old one off, strip it back, & properly undercoat it & repaint with black (or another color) anti-rust paint. They come from the factory with just the slightest dusting of black paint and rust real easy, but after I re-painted mine properly myself there isn't a spot of rust on it 2 years later.
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ok thanks, I was wondering if aluminum would hold up on the trail. I really wanted to go that route but wasn't sure if it was smart. What is the problem with aluminum off-road? Denting versus cracking/breaking I would assume?
Anyone else have any thoughts on aluminum covers?
Anyone else have any thoughts on aluminum covers?