KMC Front Diff Guard - Land Rovers Only

RageRover · 08-04-2006, 11:27 PM

Got the diff guard installed the other day, and I added some "comfort" to its design.

In the pics, if you look closely you can see I added 1/2" thick dense rubber, cut to the width and length of the inner guard. I did this so when the guard takes a hit to the underside and front, the rubber will act like a shock absorber. The rubber is from a roll of rubber made for high tension belts and for moderate duty tractor tires. My friend's dad had some at his garage and he lent me some.

Sven, sent me the guard, or what was left of it, but we took press to the thing and did some old fashioned blacksmithing to it, and got it straighter than it was before. Still probably best $65 spent.

Thanks Sven!

disco12 · 08-04-2006, 11:29 PM

I can barely see it but knowing you Pat i'm sure it's sweet

RageRover · 08-04-2006, 11:38 PM

Yeah, I wanted to get a better shot of it, but I will be busy between now and the time I leave for CO next week, so I did it tonight.

I will try to get a daylight shot tomorrow, if I can.

Hank · 08-05-2006, 12:24 AM

I can see what Sven sold the POS.

RageRover · 08-05-2006, 12:30 AM

Why is it a POS?

Hank · 08-05-2006, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageRover

Why is it a POS?

Why did you lift your vehicle?

John C · 08-05-2006, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageRover

Why is it a POS?

'cause it will bend. Check out Sven's post on this board. Plus it's more expensive than the original design.

RageRover · 08-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank

Why did you lift your vehicle?

Why the fuck do you have to be an ass about everything?!

Just tell me the real reason, and John has done that to inform me that the guard would bend.

I am just trying to protect my truck anyway I can, within my budget. Last thing I want happening is cracking a diff wide open...in the middle of CO, 1300 miles from home.

The best thing for me is just to be careful, and to do what I can to protect vital parts of the truck.

Apparently, sounds like you really don't give a shit.

FrankyRizzo · 08-07-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank

I can see what Sven sold the POS.

You are a peach!

disco12 · 08-08-2006, 12:06 AM

Pat it's cool. aleast you are protecting it I'm with u on that

RageRover · 08-08-2006, 06:09 PM

Thanks Jarell, I just wanna look out for the truck is all.

08-04-2006, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	KMC Front Diff Guard Got the diff guard installed the other day, and I added some "comfort" to its design. In the pics, if you look closely you can see I added 1/2" thick dense rubber, cut to the width and length of the inner guard. I did this so when the guard takes a hit to the underside and front, the rubber will act like a shock absorber. The rubber is from a roll of rubber made for high tension belts and for moderate duty tractor tires. My friend's dad had some at his garage and he lent me some. Sven, sent me the guard, or what was left of it, but we took press to the thing and did some old fashioned blacksmithing to it, and got it straighter than it was before. Still probably best $65 spent. Thanks Sven! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

08-04-2006, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,218 Gallery: 0	I can barely see it but knowing you Pat i'm sure it's sweet __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" camo,33x10.50's

08-04-2006, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Yeah, I wanted to get a better shot of it, but I will be busy between now and the time I leave for CO next week, so I did it tonight. I will try to get a daylight shot tomorrow, if I can. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

08-05-2006, 12:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Why is it a POS? __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

08-08-2006, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,218 Gallery: 0	Pat it's cool. aleast you are protecting it I'm with u on that __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" camo,33x10.50's

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08-05-2006, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hank Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VA Posts: 914 Gallery: 0	I can see what Sven sold the POS.

08-08-2006, 06:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Thanks Jarell, I just wanna look out for the truck is all. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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