Differential cover
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Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
Normal. Looks like an 8.8 cover to me?
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You can choose an aftermarket cast nodular iron cover or a more expensive welded armor plate cover.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/154-0708-bulletproof-test/
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I'd get these: http://www.greatlakeoffroad.com/GLO-Differential-Covers/
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You can choose an aftermarket cast nodular iron cover or a more expensive welded armor plate cover.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/154-0708-bulletproof-test/
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I'd get these: http://www.greatlakeoffroad.com/GLO-Differential-Covers/
mccustomize
Explorer
I bought mine from http://solidaxle.com/
I think I only paid $120 shipped for front and rear covers. they have a lifetime warranty as well.
I think I only paid $120 shipped for front and rear covers. they have a lifetime warranty as well.
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
We had an Axle spreader at the shop. Never used it, but it was used to grab the axle pumpkin and warp the axle so the diff could be removed. Axles aren't as rigid as people think. So yeah, a strong solid plate over your axle opening deos make your axle stronger. Especially if your wacking it on rocks.
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The good welded up fabbed ones also allow you to "shave" the pumpkin for better ground clearance without weakening the axle.
Mad_Texan
Adventurer
Common, looks about the same as the one that was on my 2003. If you want an alternative to the dealer go to your local auto parts store and pick up a stamped steel one like came from the factory. The Dorman one was $18 at Advanced Auto Parts. Probably won't come painted so you can prep it and use self etching primer so it lasts longer. Or go with an aftermarket one, the solidaxle one is $65 and freight. Might check craigslist, they show up ever once and a while