Strongest Diff Covers and what to do with rear shock mounts?
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Strongest Diff Covers and what to do with rear shock mounts?
I do a lot of trails with a lot of rocks. I notice there are 2 things that are taking the worst from the rocks the diff covers which are paper thin and my rear shock mounts. I want the stongest diff covers I can get? Also if you guys have some upgrades for the rear shock mounts that hang down like landing gear on a plane. I would appreciate Thanks
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Riddler or PSC diff covers get my vote. My riddlers payed for themselves yesterday when I wacked the front diff on a rock, and dragged the rear where the stock cover would have peeled off.
As for the shock mounts, I would cut them off, rotate them up and weld them back on.
As for the shock mounts, I would cut them off, rotate them up and weld them back on.
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I have checked out the EVO rockstar skids but what happen when you move the shock up 1.5" wont you loose wheel travel? I like the idea of more ground clearance. I also been looking at the Rebel offroad Ginders which keeps the shock mounted at the stock location. What do you guys think? Also just checked out the Ruff Stuff and the Riddler diff covers both are very impressive. Where do the ARBs stand? I really like the looks of them but are they as good as they say they are? Thanks again
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I have checked out the EVO rockstar skids but what happen when you move the shock up 1.5" wont you loose wheel travel? I like the idea of more ground clearance. I also been looking at the Rebel offroad Ginders which keeps the shock mounted at the stock location. What do you guys think? Also just checked out the Ruff Stuff and the Riddler diff covers both are very impressive. Where do the ARBs stand? I really like the looks of them but are they as good as they say they are? Thanks again
I have checked out the EVO rockstar skids but what happen when you move the shock up 1.5" wont you loose wheel travel? I like the idea of more ground clearance. I also been looking at the Rebel offroad Ginders which keeps the shock mounted at the stock location. What do you guys think? Also just checked out the Ruff Stuff and the Riddler diff covers both are very impressive. Where do the ARBs stand? I really like the looks of them but are they as good as they say they are? Thanks again
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I saw a video a while ago that tested diff covers. They basically shot bullets of different calibers at them. For the most part, they all held up well until you got to the heavier caliber stuff. Even the stock diff covers did surprisingly well, relatively speaking.
The Riddlers, PSC, ARB...they are all fine. I would recommend getting lube lockers as those will help protect the seal if you smash your diff. Before I switched, anytime I hit a rock hard enough, I would end up breaking the RTV seal causing seeapage. The Lubelockers have completely solved that issue for me.
The Riddlers, PSC, ARB...they are all fine. I would recommend getting lube lockers as those will help protect the seal if you smash your diff. Before I switched, anytime I hit a rock hard enough, I would end up breaking the RTV seal causing seeapage. The Lubelockers have completely solved that issue for me.
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This is true. The shocks have alot more travel. The bumpstop will stop your travel way before the shock reaches it's full travel. I have the skids and they work very well. plenty of rash on them which is good.