RANCHO RockGEAR/ my list of thing to buy.

[Anton]

I really like this one, looks that it protects more the just the front part of the Dif.

looking for some feed back on this, if it is a good idea or not worth the money.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16238_105.htm

Anton

[Jrama]

I wouldn't get that diff cover. It eats in to your ground clearance and will just become a plough  in the mud. Plus it is probably overkill, stock diffs can take a beating and are good enough for a lot people. I'd spend the money somewhere else.

[Anton]

Thanks for the info, i was reading more about this and kept getting same response as yours.

[BlackYJ]

If you want some diff protection look at covers like ARB, Solid, BTF, etc.

[Anton]

I was looking at them, just ARB are way to EX for me, i know they are one of the best but too much money for me, thanks for the company names i will keep looking.

[AstraX]

Anton, at this point in what you are wanting/willing to do out on the trail there are probably other things you could put that money towards (I am kind of in the same boat).  If you do want to get diff covers, I was talking to Stan a while back and he had a package on the the Riddler covers with the lubelocker seals.  I think it was $280 for the whole setup or something, might want to check with him.

[Anton]

You are right there so many thing out there. U guys gave me some more food for thought. I am going to make a list of what is important first and will banefit me more out there. Thanks again

[Anton]

So i stooped looking at the difs covers and made my self a plan.

For my first winch; RS9500S - 9500 LB. Winch Wireless Remote And Synthetic Cable has 85 ft cable made by RC.

Second i want the bumper;  Poison Spyder JK Brawler Lite Front Bumper with Brawler Bar.

So as long the winch will fit there, then i will be good. time to save a bit of a coin and i will be happy 

[w squared]

A well designed conventional diff cover (like a riddler or Poison Spyder) will give you all the protection that you need. That Rancho thingamabob is an answer to a question that nobody asked. The vulnerable part of a stock diff is the cover - there's no point in armoring the housing...it's already VERY strong. When the time comes to up-armour your diffs, Stan's deal for 2 riddlers and 2 lube lockers is a great value.

I think that your current list here is smart - a good bumper and a good winch are money well spent.

[Anton]

Thanks for the positive response, now it is only time for some money, and with my luck the winch is out of stock and they are on a back order  so will give me more time to save.

Anton

[Anton]

So I want to add wheel spacers from northridge4x4. Now I don't need them for rubbing issues but for looksand I hear ed if u wheels a bit wider then ur rig then beater Gounod coverage and some protection in tight spaces. 

Is it worth it or they can cuze me issues?

Anton

[w squared]

Don't add wheel spacers unless you need them. Yes...I suppose that they do give you a slight increase in stability in an off-camber situation - but that's such a small amount that you'd be hard pressed to notice it. To be honest, your rig will already handle an off-camber situation that would leave you pulling your driver's seat out from between yer cheeks 

On the down side, wheel spacers do have three downsides:

#1. You need to own a torque wrench and use it to run spacers successfully - just ask Jackstand Johnny what happens when you don't torque things. Here's a hint...it's not good when your wheel gets to the next bend in the trail before your front bumper does.

#2. Your stock fenders will no longer cover your tires. I run spacers with stock JK flares, and the sides of my jeep are never, ever clean. The buildup of slush thrown by my front tires onto my rear fender flares can be inches thick during the winter months.

#3. Spacers will shorten the life of your unit bearings. The JK unit bearings are already somewhat short-lived. Why cause yourself more work?

Don't think that I'm running down spacers in general. I've run mine happily for the past two years. If you buy good quality spacers (like Northridge sells), install them properly with loc-tite and a torque wrench, and maintain them, you'll be fine...but why spend the money up front (and the extra money and time for maintenance and changing unit bearings) if you aren't going to see any real benefits?

[Knox]

#2. Your stock fenders will no longer cover your tires. I run spacers with stock JK flares, and the sides of my jeep are never, ever clean. The buildup of slush thrown by my front tires onto my rear fender flares can be inches thick during the winter months.

Aye that's my complaint about my spidertrax spacers it's rather annoying not being able to see out the rear windows ever during the winter...

[Anton]

Again, thank you guys for all the info, that is a lot that i just learned from this few replays, the honsty over here saves me from make mistakes and spanding more money when i don't have too.


Last thing i was looking at putting back by front disconnects instand of my teraflex links . Now i remembered and read about it that for 4 door JK's that have a lift would have a chance of riping the rubber but of the front drive shaft on the exhaust pipe that runs right under it. I personally never disconnected my rig but really want to try it out some time on a run. Should i take the risk or wait until i get a new drive shaft just to be on the safe side?

Milion thanks

Anton

[w squared]

If you have an auto transmission, you can tear the driveshaft boot. If you have a manual, you're good to go.

If you do teat the boot, it just means that you'll end up replacing your driveshaft sooner...so don't try it until you're ready for a new front driveshaft.