BTF DIY rear diff cover

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BTF DIY rear diff cover Apr 16, 2013 16:44:23 GMT -6 davidsyj likes this

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Post by Weezul on Apr 16, 2013 16:44:23 GMT -6

Apr 14, 2013 7:30:06 GMT -6 davidsyj said:

I did the same thing. I welded mine up on the table doing small stitches on opposite sides of the cover, cooling it down between welds. I did have to use my 4" DeWalt grinder to make enough clearance for the bolt heads to sit flat on the ring. And of course, in doing so, I got juuuuuuuuussssssstttttt deep enough into one of the welds where I had a pin hole. And of course, it was where the very bottom center bolt was..... So, I took my die grinder, removed the paint, got a rag, got a welder, kept tacking it until the leak stopped, then welded that spot up.

No other leaks and it fits and looks great. Very time consuming though but it was worth the "I welded that cover together" talk.

My Riddler was worth the "I bought that and put it on" talk. :rofl:

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BTF DIY rear diff cover Apr 17, 2013 19:39:39 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by davidsyj on Apr 17, 2013 19:39:39 GMT -6

Apr 16, 2013 11:55:25 GMT -6 TJNoe said:

Apr 14, 2013 7:30:06 GMT -6 davidsyj said:

I did the same thing. I welded mine up on the table doing small stitches on opposite sides of the cover, cooling it down between welds. I did have to use my 4" DeWalt grinder to make enough clearance for the bolt heads to sit flat on the ring. And of course, in doing so, I got juuuuuuuuussssssstttttt deep enough into one of the welds where I had a pin hole. And of course, it was where the very bottom center bolt was..... So, I took my die grinder, removed the paint, got a rag, got a welder, kept tacking it until the leak stopped, then welded that spot up.

No other leaks and it fits and looks great. Very time consuming though but it was worth the "I welded that cover together" talk.

Pics man!!!! PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My bad man, I thought I posted one. It must be in my build thread but here ya go......

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