Plastic diff covers???

**18to80DDC** · 10-09-2005, 11:46 PM

I have seen them in my local shop, but just thought they were for displays to show off the internals.

The guy at the shop says they are stronger than steel covers and that he wailed on it with a sledgehammer, and it barely scratched it.

Anyone actually tried one of these on a rock rig?

**Jerry Bransford** · 10-10-2005, 12:02 AM

They may hold up to a sledgehammer but they won't hold up to the combination of a Jeep's weight high-centered on a sharp rock. Clear differential covers are for the street racers.

**18to80DDC** · 10-10-2005, 12:09 AM

maybe better to try a pick axe on them to simulate some nice sharp rocks.

camoTJ · 10-10-2005, 12:43 AM

I have seen them on a few rigs that run rocks...they say they have hit them, I wouldnt run one

UCTJ · 10-10-2005, 01:20 AM

I wouldnt run one, even if you gave it to me...Ill stick to my Crane diff covers....its like the ronco cooker...set it and forget it...

**Stu Olson** · 10-10-2005, 10:21 AM

I'll try one.....but you gotta give me a trail with plastic rocks.

**Jerry Bransford** · 10-10-2005, 10:24 AM

I will buy one when they put a bright blue fluorescent light inside to show off my Detroit Locker.

Rusty the Scoob · 10-10-2005, 10:39 AM

If Jerry, Stu, and half the offroading world runs them with no problems and someone gives me a pair, I'll consider it. Until then, I'll stick to steel. I'm not inclined to be a guinea pig.

FlexyTJ · 10-10-2005, 10:48 AM

Im sure they'll look great when your crusty diff fluid is plastered to the inside- you wont be able to see it anyway..

I'll stick to my homemade armored diff covers, thank you.

RubiconSS · 10-10-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

I will buy one when they put a bright blue fluorescent light inside to show off my Detroit Locker.

I'd pay to see that. Hat on sideways... listening to 50cent with the subs bangin'

wyldejackyl · 10-10-2005, 11:15 AM

I do think it would be cool to somehow incorporate a viewing window in a steel diff cover. Even if it had to have a secondary armor piece to protect the window somehow. That way you could tell just visually the condition of your fluid (level). I've seen this on old furnace blower motors to indicate lubricating oil level...
Just a thought. That way the only vulnerable part on the diff would be like 1" diameter right where the fluid line would be.

I don't want a blue flourescent diff light, but I would take a red dome light that was bright enough to read by! That white is so obtrusive when driving at night in the middle of nowhere in the dark.

**Windsor** · 10-10-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wyldejackyl

I do think it would be cool to somehow incorporate a viewing window in a steel diff cover. Even if it had to have a secondary armor piece to protect the window somehow. That way you could tell just visually the condition of your fluid (level). I've seen this on old furnace blower motors to indicate lubricating oil level...
Just a thought. That way the only vulnerable part on the diff would be like 1" diameter right where the fluid line would be.

I don't want a blue flourescent diff light, but I would take a red dome light that was bright enough to read by! That white is so obtrusive when driving at night in the middle of nowhere in the dark.

Maybe one with a HID light would work.

RubiconSS · 10-10-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 18to80DDC

I have seen them in my local shop, but just thought they were for displays to show off the internals.

The guy at the shop says they are stronger than steel covers and that he wailed on it with a sledgehammer, and it barely scratched it.

Anyone actually tried one of these on a rock rig?

While being impressive, I think a 2 1/2 ton Jeep falling from a height of 6-12 inches is going to exert more PSI impact especially from a big knarly imoveable object like a rock - than the baddest BFH.

Always gotta ask yourself. Is this mod going to make my rig better?

Can't see it. (no pun intended)

wyldejackyl · 10-10-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Windsor

Maybe one with a HID light would work.

So when it breaks I'll have to buy one of those expensive bulbs? Fat chance. I'll stick with my halogen-coated-in-translucent-blue-paint HID "look" backlit diff covers...IF you don't mind!

victory red · 10-10-2005, 12:59 PM

here's the info.. www.cleargearz.com

10-10-2005, 12:43 AM	#4
camoTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Littleton, Crawlorado Posts: 651 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have seen them on a few rigs that run rocks...they say they have hit them, I wouldnt run one __________________ 1 tons 106" wb 40's....just like everybody elses

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Rusty the Scoob Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 907 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If Jerry, Stu, and half the offroading world runs them with no problems and someone gives me a pair, I'll consider it. Until then, I'll stick to steel. I'm not inclined to be a guinea pig. __________________ 2001 TJ Sport 2" coil lift, 31" TrXus, swapped in 3.73s, ORFab cage, Aussie front locker, A to Z Fab rocker skids, JeepMedic Oil Pan Skid, JeepMedic LCA skids, Alloy USA D30 Seals, Warn Diff Skids, Cobra 75wx CB, Jeeperman prototype front bumper, 9.5ti, custom rear bumper, Rokmen frame tie-in kit.

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FlexyTJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crawlorado Springs Posts: 1,209 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Im sure they'll look great when your crusty diff fluid is plastered to the inside- you wont be able to see it anyway.. I'll stick to my homemade armored diff covers, thank you. __________________ [SIZE=2][COLOR=Navy]MK Motorsport & Fabrication [/COLOR][/SIZE]

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wyldejackyl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago, Hellinois, Chicago, Hellinois Posts: 703 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I do think it would be cool to somehow incorporate a viewing window in a steel diff cover. Even if it had to have a secondary armor piece to protect the window somehow. That way you could tell just visually the condition of your fluid (level). I've seen this on old furnace blower motors to indicate lubricating oil level... Just a thought. That way the only vulnerable part on the diff would be like 1" diameter right where the fluid line would be. I don't want a blue flourescent diff light, but I would take a red dome light that was bright enough to read by! That white is so obtrusive when driving at night in the middle of nowhere in the dark. __________________ ..::2007 JK Unlimited X::.. 1500W inverter Midland 1001LWX CB 55/100W H4 Hella headlamp conversion w/ dual relays