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DetroitMarauder

01-12-2012, 09:00 PM

Jon, you have an ETA or an expected price for this? Thanks.

LWM

01-12-2012, 09:52 PM

Jon, you have an ETA or an expected price for this? Thanks.

I have no plans to make a rear differential cover as 4xGuard and S4xC already make one, I don't think the market is big enough for more.

If you are referring to the Yoke guard, it is on my February list AFTER the WK Slider & XK front bumper are completed.

Ross

01-12-2012, 10:32 PM

As far as the front bumper design goes, is it going to be more flat steel design or tubular baja design?

Sal-XK

01-12-2012, 10:36 PM

If you are referring to the Yoke guard, it is on my February list AFTER the WK Slider & XK front bumper are completed.

That's what I'm talking about!

Omelet

01-12-2012, 11:43 PM

Instead of a diff cover guard like 4xG and SL offers, what about a steel diff cover that replaces the stock one and has a fill and drain plug? That is what I really want!

cico7

01-13-2012, 05:21 AM

Mallory Sweet swt offroading has a replacement cover available.
Check ebay Item number: 270877370529

Instead of a diff cover guard like 4xG and SL offers, what about a steel diff cover that replaces the stock one and has a fill and drain plug? That is what I really want!

I posted here as SA stated they were not making a replacement cover.
The extra drain hole can be added.

Omelet

01-13-2012, 08:30 AM

This is for a 12 bolt cover? I can't veiw ebay right now.

BonesWK

01-13-2012, 08:33 AM

This is for a 12 bolt cover? I can't veiw ebay right now.

10 Bolt

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270877370529?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%3A80%2Fs ch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l 1313%26_nkw%3D270877370529%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_528wt_1185

LWM

01-13-2012, 09:40 AM

As far as the front bumper design goes, is it going to be more flat steel design or tubular baja design?

First one will be flat steel design, others can be produced if there is a desire.

DetroitMarauder

01-13-2012, 10:55 AM

I have no plans to make a rear differential cover as 4xGuard and S4xC already make one, I don't think the market is big enough for more.

If you are referring to the Yoke guard, it is on my February list AFTER the WK Slider & XK front bumper are completed.

It was the "Coming Soon" on the SA web site that made me think you were.
http://www.thesteelarmadillo.com/Jeep-Commander-Rear-Differential-Cover-SAXK002G01.htm

Holaday07 4.7

01-13-2012, 11:27 AM

It was the "Coming Soon" on the SA web site that made me think you were.
http://www.twstats.com/en60/index.php?page=player&id=9525803

What are Tribal Wars?

DetroitMarauder

01-13-2012, 11:40 AM

Crap. It's some dumb browser based game a friend got me into. I must have copied the wrong link. It's fixed now.

Omelet

01-13-2012, 11:41 AM

This is for a 12 bolt cover? I can't veiw ebay right now.

That is what I was afraid of. To my knowledge no one makes anything for us 12 bolt guys :(

DetroitMarauder

01-13-2012, 11:42 AM

That is what I was afraid of. To my knowledge no one makes anything for us 12 bolt guys :(

4xguard makes one for the 12 bolt.
http://www.4xguard.com/Product/DiffGuard.html

LWM

01-13-2012, 02:51 PM

It was the "Coming Soon" on the SA web site that made me think you were.
http://www.thesteelarmadillo.com/Jeep-Commander-Rear-Differential-Cover-SAXK002G01.htm

Thanks for catching that, I did that when I was dreaming big and building my site. I will fix it until the other projects get completed.

DetroitMarauder

01-13-2012, 03:34 PM

Thanks for catching that, I did that when I was dreaming big and building my site. I will fix it until the other projects get completed.

No problem. I wanted to give you the business but I think I'll get the one from SL.

LWM

01-13-2012, 03:42 PM

No problem. I wanted to give you the business but I think I'll get the one from SL.

Thanks again, there is just such a demand for products (on a limit market) that I cannot produce everything at once, but over time I hope to continue to add the most popular and most requested items.

The front bumper will be amazing but I know the price will cause it to be a limited seller compared to the less expensive items.

Sal-XK

01-13-2012, 05:58 PM

what are tribal wars?

lmafao

Holaday07 4.7

01-15-2012, 05:04 PM

That is what I was afraid of. To my knowledge no one makes anything for us 12 bolt guys :(

SWT is looking for a cover of a 12 bolt to copy. He said he would make it worth your time. (at least that was his post on fb) Might be worth getting in touch with him.

LWM

01-15-2012, 06:22 PM

So do I understand correctly that there are no replacement covers for the 12 bolt? I thought the market was covered so I did not put that on my list, I could certainly do it if there is a need.

Matt

01-15-2012, 08:40 PM

So do I understand correctly that there are no replacement covers for the 12 bolt? I thought the market was covered so I did not put that on my list, I could certainly do it if there is a need.

If you had one on your list i would have just ordered it :(

Slid off a rock today and slammed my diff down, peeled the cover back a little. It's not leaking (yet), but i know i need to fix it. So i just ordered the 4XG cover to beef it up.

LWM

01-15-2012, 10:20 PM

If you had one on your list i would have just ordered it :(

Slid off a rock today and slammed my diff down, peeled the cover back a little. It's not leaking (yet), but i know i need to fix it. So i just ordered the 4XG cover to beef it up.

I too have the 4xGuard overlay, is that what people are wanting (because I didn't make one since they already do) or are you wanting a replacement dif. cover?

Matt

01-15-2012, 10:23 PM

I think a replacement cover is more along the lines of what's void in the market. I would've bought a full replacement rather than an overlay. Especially one with a drain plug.

Omelet

01-17-2012, 08:54 PM

4xguard makes one for the 12 bolt.
http://www.4xguard.com/Product/DiffGuard.html

I already have that. I was the first guy not associated with the company to bolt it on and test it. It works great as a guard but I want a full replacement cover!

I too have the 4xGuard overlay, is that what people are wanting (because I didn't make one since they already do) or are you wanting a replacement dif. cover?

I think a replacement cover is more along the lines of what's void in the market. I would've bought a full replacement rather than an overlay. Especially one with a drain plug.

Yes what Matt said. We want something like this but with a drain plug as well. It would help to move the fill plug up slightly too!

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I LOVE the ARB covers! I love that the fill plug has an integrated dip stick and the drain plug has a magnet. Awesome ideas! I have just given up all hope that they will make a 12 bolt cover.

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SWT is looking for a cover of a 12 bolt to copy. He said he would make it worth your time. (at least that was his post on fb) Might be worth getting in touch with him.

I was actually talking to him last week about it. He has the cover specs that he needs, time will tell if he comes out with it or not.

LWM

01-17-2012, 10:01 PM

I can go buy an OEM cover to use as a template unless anyone has an extra laying around. I did purchase the GetLost4x4 one but I cannot find it now.

brendon

01-19-2012, 06:48 PM

I can go buy an OEM cover to use as a template unless anyone has an extra laying around. I did purchase the GetLost4x4 one but I cannot find it now.

Don't bother with the GetLost one - it won't fit. I have two of them keeping a box from floating away in my garage. He sent me a replacement after the first one didn't fit and guess what...

Holaday07 4.7

01-19-2012, 06:57 PM

Don't bother with the GetLost one - it won't fit. I have two of them keeping a box from floating away in my garage. He sent me a replacement after the first one didn't fit and guess what...

Hey would you want to send it to me? I can use it as a template for one I can weld up.

LWM

01-19-2012, 09:08 PM

Hey would you want to send it to me? I can use it as a template for one I can weld up.

Ditto!

Holaday07 4.7

01-20-2012, 05:19 AM

Ditto!

I mean if there just sitting there right! lol

cico7

01-20-2012, 05:28 AM

both of you welding one up??

Holaday07 4.7

01-20-2012, 06:36 AM

both of you welding one up??

I was going to try lol. It may be best to leave it to someone with more fab skills though. Figured it couldnt be that hard right?

LWM

01-20-2012, 07:37 AM

both of you welding one up??

I will make one for the business but if anyone else makes one it doesn't hurt my feelings. I am adding products as doors open and this is an open door right now! :)

Sal-XK

01-20-2012, 07:59 AM

I was going to try lol. It may be best to leave it to someone with more fab skills though. Figured it couldnt be that hard right?

LMAO if you have to ask bro you might want to cut your teeth on something else :)

Holaday07 4.7

01-20-2012, 08:07 AM

LMAO if you have to ask bro you might want to cut your teeth on something else :)

I am comfortable with the welding aspect, Just not sure if it would warp, or clear the pinion. Might be better to just buy Johns so I dont end up with a leaky diff

Sal-XK

01-20-2012, 08:46 AM

I am comfortable with the welding aspect, Just not sure if it would warp, or clear the pinion. Might be better to just buy Johns so I dont end up with a leaky diff

Just messing with ya man :)

AJeepZJ

01-20-2012, 09:19 AM

Would you still be considering to design it to fit with 4xG diff guard still in place?

LWM

01-20-2012, 09:37 AM

Would you still be considering to design it to fit with 4xG diff guard still in place?

If that is addressed to me then the answer would be "no".

The reason is that the construction would not fit under the 4xG and the improved strength of the Steel Armadillo cover would not require the 4xG for protection (why have to guards on one dif.).