Explorerforum diff guards?

[RangerX]

I know there are alot of people here that fab things up. Someone ought to produce a diff guard for the 8.8, which we all obviously have. I know there are several for sale from various manufacturers, but they're all relatively pricey. I'd like to see someone produce a simple strong guard for $50-75. Or is that impossible for the work involved?

 

[NOTAJP]

Are you thinking of something like this:

Or do you want something more on the lines of under the diff/skid plate combo?

Once I get caught up on my SAS brackets I'll look into building some.

 

[EBInterceptor]

That thing is sweet! Is that your own custom fab? Or can it be bought?

 

[NOTAJP]

That thing is sweet! Is that your own custom fab? Or can it be bought?

That one is from a builder on eBay. I emailed him asking if they would consider production for the Ford 8.8. If he doesn't then I'll look into starting my own fab work.

 

[Carl D.]

If they would make one of those for the 8.8 I would buy one.

 

[410Fortune]

That rock guard is nice, but I would like a full skid plate for the diff. I have seen them go all the way around to protect the pinion yoke on the driveshaft.
There are a couple of bolts on most 8.8s for the vibration damper. If the design is right it can utilize all stock bolt locations.

I was looking at the Warn guard they make, its a full cover and is very nice, but steep at $200 or so!

Then there is cleagearz, now those are just COOL! hahaha I can see it now a little neon in the rear diffy

 

[RangerX]

I was thinking something like these, although these are cast.http://www.highclearance.com/
I'd like one made out of plates, or facets like a diamond.

Or, to fit in my price target, just a bolt ring and a pinion gear shield.

 

[RangerX]

From link above.

 

[NOTAJP]

I have seen the skid plates that go from the pinion to the diff cover, all bolt on but $$$$$.

 

[Trckmagik]

I just installed my rock guard that I ordered from www.southtexashunter.com

You could seriously run a cement truck up on this and it wouldnt look any diff. A couple of the Texas guys got to see these in person and can vouch for the strength. I paid 65.00 for my 8.8 guard

 

[mrboyle]

I love the look of the Crane covers and was even planning on getting one until I saw the price. Man are they proud of thoes things!

 

[410Fortune]

Brian,

Thanks for the link! thats the cheapest I have seen!
Does it require new longer bolts, and do they come with it?

Thanks!

Jamie

 

[Trckmagik]

Brian,

Thanks for the link! thats the cheapest I have seen!
Does it require new longer bolts, and do they come with it?

Thanks!

Jamie

It does require longer bolts which are shipped with the guard. I cant even begin to tell you how happy I am with these. They are made so strong. This is a local company here in Texas and they were very helpful. Give them a call.

 

[Positive Vibes]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37735&highlight=diff+guard

I got mine from Ron's and I love it. Little over kill but better than being to weak. Also the price was right. Hope this helps.

 

[clarkkent]

www.purplecranium.com

only 105 bucks.

 

[Randall]

I'd like one made out of plates, or facets like a diamond.

like such?

 

[RangerX]

Yes! That's what I like!

I emailed South Texas Hunters for prices on the Younger Bros half guard pictured earlier. The price they quoted me was $89 for the 8.8. TrckMagik, how long ago did you get yours for $65?

 

[clarkkent]

hey rangerx. purplecranium has a half spider, the one ur looking for for about 65 bucks also. i just pictured the full spider.

 

[CarFreak146]

I like all of these ideas.... does anybody have any pics of the kind that also prtects the yoke and pinion??

 

[RangerX]

like such?

clark, THIS is the one I was saying I like. I don't care for the purplecranium ones at all. Yhanks, though.

Mudd*****, who makes that one?