Diff protection

[sierrajim]

Have just seen this on Pirate. Simple and effective.

I'm assuming you could buy these out here.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... 760&page=1

[STUMPY]

i think 4sum4 was selling some. they look good. nice and simple

[sierrajim]

caps from Reece about $85-90, cut in half and make two

[RV80]

Here's mine got it from 4x4 Engineering 07 33441181 suits 80 series and Hi-lux I just filled it up with silicon.

[-Richo-]

Been looking around myself to get these caps, i was just on the phone to my local Reece place and they dont usually stock gal steel caps, they couldnt give me any size or price info and would have to order them in, without a size i dont know how.... Has anyone got these caps in Oz somewhere? a part number would be great. Im after something about 240mm inside diametre.

[just cruizin']

If you're chasing this type of thing ring AAP in Brisbane, and other cities probably, they have all sorts of weld on pipe fittings. 8" cap about $45 10" cap $72 thereabouts, we deal with them for work so that may include some discount not sure.

[shavedtoy]

what a simple idea.
you would think you could get them here, ill go check out a couple of local suppliers around here and see what they say. im hoping they say yes.

[aussie_stu]

have a look here, snake does axle armour to fit patrols, hilux and cruisers

http://www.snakeracing.com.au/newproducts.html

[-Richo-]

http://www.aapindustries.com.au/product ... &title=Cap

Not the size im after but maybe good for 8" diff centres

http://www.procureit.com.au/buttweld.html

This place also, they have a size thats just right for what i want anyway, 12mm thick

[-Richo-]

has anyone managaed to source these (esp in sydney)?? the above mentioned companies dont seem interested in giving a quote, i assume they are only interested in bulk orders. Ive been calling plumbing supplies all over the place and googling til my fingers bleed and cant seem to find them

[80UTE]

I get stuff like this from BLACKWOODS industrial supplies but they generally deal with account customers and im not sure they do counter sales. Should be able to get a steel merchant to get it in for you.

Wally

[Tiny]

has anyone managaed to source these (esp in sydney)?? the above mentioned companies dont seem interested in giving a quote, i assume they are only interested in bulk orders. Ive been calling plumbing supplies all over the place and googling til my fingers bleed and cant seem to find them

I will find out, 8"???

[shanegtr]

I get stuff like this from BLACKWOODS industrial supplies but they generally deal with account customers and im not sure they do counter sales. Should be able to get a steel merchant to get it in for you.

Wally

Shouldnt be any drama getting stuff like this from blackwoods. I get a few things from blackwoods, but I find they can be expensive. Any place that sells industrial gear should be able to help you out. We would have shit loads of these sitting around at work, but not much good to anyone up here

[Tiny]

can get hold of 8" in syd, just confirming price as we speak

[4sum4]

I did some and still have one half left,depends how fussy your and how much the diff is tweaked you loose a bit of ground clearance(Not much)
and now just press these

[-Richo-]

Its for a 60s housing so 9", ill need something with 240mm inside diameter to fit snug around the pumpkin, 10mm thick would be nice and if i can get this size it shouldnt effect clearance at all. Also i searched blackwoods online catalogue, they didnt seem to have any unless they call them something else? Thanks for the help people!

[Rascal]

Just a thought, you could try your local tip if it has a resale/recycle shop. They usually have a stockpile of various gas tanks might get lucky with the size you need. Keep in mind the precautions that need to be taken before cutting into one.
RB

[-Richo-]

Just a thought, you could try your local tip if it has a resale/recycle shop. They usually have a stockpile of various gas tanks might get lucky with the size you need. Keep in mind the precautions that need to be taken before cutting into one.

RB

I was looking if you could buy the caps that they weld onto the ends of a cylinder to make air compressor tanks etc but couldnt seem to find anything.

[spazbot]

Just a thought, you could try your local tip if it has a resale/recycle shop. They usually have a stockpile of various gas tanks might get lucky with the size you need. Keep in mind the precautions that need to be taken before cutting into one.

RB

while possbile and it could work well, that could still be one of the dumbest ideas ever shared, i can see old mate now taking his 9" grinder to an old oxy bottle

[Rascal]

that could still be one of the dumbest ideas ever shared,

Try improving your literacy skills before pissing on someone’s suggestion.

Keep in mind the precautions that need to be taken before cutting into one.

Properly evacuating and flushing the tank makes it safe to cut into and if you’re unsure how to do it than take it to someone who does.

I was looking if you could buy the caps that they weld onto the ends of a cylinder to make air compressor tanks etc but couldnt seem to find anything.

Just a suggestion if your having problems locating a end cap.

RB.

[spazbot]

that could still be one of the dumbest ideas ever shared,

Try improving your literacy skills before pissing on someone’s suggestion.

Keep in mind the precautions that need to be taken before cutting into one.

Properly evacuating and flushing the tank makes it safe to cut into and if you’re unsure how to do it than take it to someone who does.

I was looking if you could buy the caps that they weld onto the ends of a cylinder to make air compressor tanks etc but couldnt seem to find anything.

Just a suggestion if your having problems locating a end cap.

RB.

i think u missed my poor attempt a humor , time to build a bridge

[Rascal]

i think u missed my poor attempt a humor , time to build a bridge

Ok, maybe my literacy skills need improvement. I reread the post a few times mainly cause I have a patch over one eye from a grinding accident and can see the humor now. Just hope that bridge doesn’t need a grinder “my poor sense of humorâ€

[Tiny]

i think u missed my poor attempt a humor , time to build a bridge

Ok, maybe my literacy skills need improvement. I reread the post a few times mainly cause I have a patch over one eye from a grinding accident and can see the humor now. Just hope that bridge doesn’t need a grinder “my poor sense of humorâ€

[-Richo-]

i think u missed my poor attempt a humor , time to build a bridge

Ok, maybe my literacy skills need improvement. I reread the post a few times mainly cause I have a patch over one eye from a grinding accident and can see the humor now. Just hope that bridge doesn’t need a grinder “my poor sense of humorâ€

[Tiny]

i think u missed my poor attempt a humor , time to build a bridge

Ok, maybe my literacy skills need improvement. I reread the post a few times mainly cause I have a patch over one eye from a grinding accident and can see the humor now. Just hope that bridge doesn’t need a grinder “my poor sense of humorâ€

[batcho101]

Hey guys i made one of these up myself with an oxy and 4" grinder all i did was bend some wire to the shape i wanted then kept heating the steel till it formed the right shape a have one plate that runs left to right around the front of the diff with a piece cut out for the filler plug then another piece running down along the front of the diff to protect the ring gear. i have smashed it plenty of times and its nto even bent yet.

[jeep97tj]

well i got my pipe cap today and did a search for this post so i could get pics of how others had cut theres to fit and noticed this thread had finished with out the info that alot of people wanted, so here it is:

Got mine from Blackwoods Atkins

Part Number: 03135503

Description: CAP C/STL BUTTWELD STD WEIGHT 200MM 8"

Price $45.45 + GST = $50.00

its 10mm thick

[-Richo-]

i ended up making protection from some scrap metal i had lying around as it was too exy for the 10" caps. $50 is pretty good for the 8" ones!