New diff covers installed. So beefy

[Kevin8086]

Really digging this. I noticed in the video the tab you added for the electronic locker protection. Not on the Motobuilt website. Did you custom fab, or are they no longer offering that? Seems like a no brainer to have that. I have had lots of bad diff cover experiences over my life. Ha!

It’s on their website for $15. Here’s the link
https://www.motobilt.com/e-locker-guard-for-jl-rubicon-rear-axle.html

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[broncoman2000]

https://www.motobilt.com/e-locker-guard-for-jl-rubicon-rear-axle.html

Thanks, Doh! don't know why I couldn't find it.

 

[Alacon01]

Nice, I might go with these same ones. Keep killing it with the videos!

 

[offcamber]

Goes to show that aftermarket really isn't much stronger than the factory ones. Rather than replace the factory ones, just grind the lip off so they won't get snagged on rocks and they will serve just as well as the HD aftermarket.

 

[Rad vlad]

Weekend project

 

[Woosch]

What is the torque spec for the bolts?

 

[JIMBOX]

I've gotta set of those also and the TORQUE value for ALL THE AXLE DIFF'S is--

-15ftlb first pass then 30ftlb final TORQUE

Good luck

JIMBO

 

[rizej]

Picked up these 3/8” plate steel diff covers from motobilt.com only $100 each. These things are insanely strong. We’re putting together a how to video and then a destruction video of the stock ones vs a motobilt one so we actually got 3 motobilt covers. 1 to try to destroy and 2 to actually use. You can see in the pics the difference in stock stamped steel vs the motobilt covers.

A little late to this thread but wanted to see your opinion on which would be more beneficial for someone looking to add diff protection: Install beefier front and rear diff covers or go with a diff skid plate like the one you added with the @Metalcloak skids? It seems like the diff skid plate would be an easier install and would just require that you remove the skid plate when you change the diff oil every 100k miles or so

 

[Rad vlad]

Weekend project

Finally on

 

[Alacon01]

I enjoy seeing how everyone is painting theirs.

 

[JIMBOX]

The redesign on the Dana axles makes draining/changing the fluid SO EASY/NO MESS --and the MOTOBILT DIFF. COVERS ARE REALLY BEEFY !

W.E.

JIMBO

 

[rizej]

The redesign on the Dana axles makes draining/changing the fluid SO EASY/NO MESS --and the MOTOBILT DIFF. COVERS ARE REALLY BEEFY !

W.E.

JIMBO

How often should one be changing the diff fluid? I thought I saw 100k in the manual when I was looking...

 

[Goin2drt]

@Kevin8086 Now that you have the MC skids would you still "need" these? Just curious. We are going to do the MC skid system and while these look awesome just not sure there is a NEED. Thanks.

 

[JIMBOX]

Well, if you're using your jeep for OFF-ROAD/HD TOWING, or extended 4wd use--

Both FRONT/REAR DIFF/ FLUIDS should be changed at 40,000 miles, or 4 years---whichever comes first !

Good luck

JIMBO

 

[IPvFletch]

Ordered the ones for the JL Sport (M186 and M200) on 11/19 - any idea when they will ship @Motobilt ???

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