sorry for the hijack
how big a dent can a diff take before its a problem?
should i worry about this?
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| Author: | brendan [ Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
i did have a diff gaurd that was bolt on using some all thread rod that bent to suit, but ive stuffed the all thread rod up and just left it off the car. well wouldnt you know when you need it you dont have it. managed to cop a nice dint in the front housing. i think it will be ok but i want to put the gaurd back on. as ive lost the all thread rod for it i am thinking of just welding it on. what do you guys think, post up pics |
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| Author: | shep [ Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
sorry for the hijack how big a dent can a diff take before its a problem? should i worry about this?
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| Author: | brendan [ Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
thats a good question i forgot to ask. to me it should be fine as long are you cant here or see the crown gear rubbing on the housing |
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| Author: | steve [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
yeah shep, that's nothin 
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
hey shep,a mate of mine had about twice that dent or more in his front diff,i thought there was no way it would clear the gears but it never hit and was never a problem. hey brendan,this is my diff helmet i made up.Some 50x5 or 6mm flat bar that i bent using my foot to the shape of the centre.Then just ran a few stitches around the armour.Notched out the section for the filler plug and also cut a bit out at the bottom to stop mud etc building up in it.So far for me it has worked really well and was very easy to build.Am yet to build something similar for the rear end.
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| Author: | royce [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
8" buttweld pipe cap, cut in half and welded on, theres even a how too over to the left 
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
x2 they do look awesome,very neat.Little bit pricey....althoigh i am a tight ass |
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| Author: | brendan [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
is anyone able to get me an 8inch cap? |
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| Author: | royce [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
where are you at? any pipe place will have em |
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| Author: | just_cruizin [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
appsie wrote: hey shep,a mate of mine had about twice that dent or more in his front diff,i thought there was no way it would clear the gears but it never hit and was never a problem.
hey brendan,this is my diff helmet i made up.Some 50x5 or 6mm flat bar that i bent using my foot to the shape of the centre.Then just ran a few stitches around the armour.Notched out the section for the filler plug and also cut a bit out at the bottom to stop mud etc building up in it.So far for me it has worked really well and was very easy to build.Am yet to build something similar for the rear end.You bent it with your foot, what do you think a rock is going to do when it's hit. |
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
haha it took alot of effort with hand and feet,then a bit of tapping with a hammer to smoothern the shape off.Ive head butted rocks so far and plowed granite ruts etc,not a mark yet.its gotta be better than what it had before,and the bottom arch is 50mm laying flat so i cant see it going anywhere.Thanks for the comments tho mate blackwoods have the pipe caps brendan,on their online store even i believe,may be a bit pricey tho? |
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| Author: | lockdup [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
I have a weld on mine. Its taken a beating and no problems. |
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| Author: | want33s [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
www.lowrangeoffroad.com 
US$55 per pair. about 8mm thick! |
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| Author: | Scrawny [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
want33s wrote: www.lowrangeoffroad.com
US$55 per pair. about 8mm thick! That's what I've been looking for!! Anyone else wanna get some? Might save postage |
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| Author: | brendan [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
appsie wrote: hey shep,a mate of mine had about twice that dent or more in his front diff,i thought there was no way it would clear the gears but it never hit and was never a problem.
hey brendan,this is my diff helmet i made up.Some 50x5 or 6mm flat bar that i bent using my foot to the shape of the centre.Then just ran a few stitches around the armour.Notched out the section for the filler plug and also cut a bit out at the bottom to stop mud etc building up in it.So far for me it has worked really well and was very easy to build.Am yet to build something similar for the rear end.thats basicly what i got. i managed to find the all thread rod thats bolts mine on. i did a test fit and it still fits ok. the only thing im worryed about is the 2 gaps on the side? might make up somthing to fill the 2 gaps |
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| Author: | brendan [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
welded in 2 extra bits. after some red paint it will be ready 
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| Author: | appsie [ Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
i was gonna put extras on mine like you have but didnt know if there was really any need.Looks like it will do a good job mate.Im sure there all gotta be better than no armour at all |
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| Author: | Zook_Fan [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
what does that bolt to? |
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| Author: | brendan [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
Zook_Fan wrote: what does that bolt to?
bolts around the housing using a custom U bolt |
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| Author: | TheOtherLeft [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
Looks like a chastity belt. Does perform the same function though - stops you from getting fcuked. |
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| Author: | brendan [ Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
TheOtherLeft wrote: Looks like a chastity belt. Does perform the same function though - stops you from getting fcuked.
thats a bit of a stupid question isnt it? when you smash your diff the forces push on the diff. in theory i could just glue the thing on but then it would probably fall off from vibrations and bumps. i liike the bolt on one better, if it gets smashed take it off cut the smashed peice out and weld in a new one. plus dont havee to lug the welder out the front to weld onto the diff this si auszookers too. we can fuck (i think we can) |
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| Author: | kenn [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
brendan wrote: TheOtherLeft wrote: Looks like a chastity belt. Does perform the same function though - stops you from getting fcuked. thats a bit of a stupid question isnt it? when you smash your diff the forces push on the diff. in theory i could just glue the thing on but then it would probably fall off from vibrations and bumps. i liike the bolt on one better, if it gets smashed take it off cut the smashed peice out and weld in a new one. plus dont havee to lug the welder out the front to weld onto the diff this si auszookers too. we can fuck (i think we can) Some people just dont read so good
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| Author: | brendan [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
kenn wrote: brendan wrote: TheOtherLeft wrote: Looks like a chastity belt. Does perform the same function though - stops you from getting fcuked. thats a bit of a stupid question isnt it? when you smash your diff the forces push on the diff. in theory i could just glue the thing on but then it would probably fall off from vibrations and bumps. i liike the bolt on one better, if it gets smashed take it off cut the smashed peice out and weld in a new one. plus dont havee to lug the welder out the front to weld onto the diff this si auszookers too. we can say fuck (i think we can) Some people just dont read so good |
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| Author: | brendan [ Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: diff protection bolt on or weld on? |
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