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timcos · 03-01-2009, 02:08 PM

OK...so I jack my truck into the sky...and everyone gets to look at my ugly pumpkins from the front and rear.

Are there any really cool covers out there? I did a google search and found a couple ribbed, polished, chromed kind of deals...but I want something HOT.

Any ideas?

Tim

xbanone · 03-01-2009, 03:00 PM

http://darkreflectionscustoms.net/Skulls/skulls_3.htm

I googled "skull differential covers" and came up with some radical stuff. I like the ones in the link

thirdstreettito · 03-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Just paint or powder coat your stock ones. Thats what I am going to do.

timcos · 03-01-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Just paint or powder coat your stock ones. Thats what I am going to do.

If I did it it would look like a bad Easter Egg coloring job.

Tim

b454rat · 03-01-2009, 08:12 PM

I forgot about those skull covers. Anybody know what they go for now???

72blue · 03-04-2009, 11:59 PM

Not sure if its what you are looking for, but the mag hytek ones are pretty cool, plus they have a dipstick as well.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 03-05-2009, 04:42 PM

or these

timcos · 03-05-2009, 05:10 PM

I like that skull one for its artistic mature...don't want a skull necessarily...but I like the artwork of it/ The mag hytek ones are nice but typical.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Molten Image Design made these and more, but they went under probably 2 years ago. Enjoy though, they were sweet and looked awesome under some show trucks I seen.

timcos · 03-09-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Molten Image Design made these and more, but they went under probably 2 years ago. Enjoy though, they were sweet and looked awesome under some show trucks I seen.

What would something like that cost?

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-09-2009, 08:13 PM

I think they were $300-400 back then.

74 C-30 · 03-05-2009, 10:25 PM

just get some Truck Nutz and no one will be looking at the diff covers!
if the after market ones are too common, make your own...a chrome cover and make a guard like the superlift rock rings to go over it....

timcos · 03-06-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 74 C-30

just get some Truck Nutz and no one will be looking at the diff covers!
if the after market ones are too common, make your own...a chrome cover and make a guard like the superlift rock rings to go over it....

OK...I can say for sure I won't be doing the Truck Nutz thing. Maybe a Pinata.

CTENTA1 · 03-06-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by timcos

OK...so I jack my truck into the sky...and everyone gets to look at my ugly pumpkins from the front and rear.

Are there any really cool covers out there? I did a google search and found a couple ribbed, polished, chromed kind of deals...but I want something HOT.

Any ideas?

Tim

So what do you think about all these options, did you find anything yet?
you can always keep it somewhat simple with the ribbed polished covers, they make your truck look clean.
if you keep the cover clean!

I would say it really depends on what your into. is your truck a cruiser,daily driver,rock crawler, you know?

timcos · 03-06-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CTENTA1

So what do you think about all these options, did you find anything yet?
you can always keep it somewhat simple with the ribbed polished covers, they make your truck look clean.
if you keep the cover clean!

I would say it really depends on what your into. is your truck a cruiser,daily driver,rock crawler, you know?

'Tis a daily driver. I like the ribbed ones...just figured there would be something cooler.

How about a Big Yellow Smily face...front and rear...brighten up the dreary world.

drunkbus · 03-06-2009, 07:35 PM

How about a clear one?

timcos · 03-09-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkbus

How about a clear one?

I think that is pretty cool. I bet not too expensive...and if it were made form lexan may be strong.

6600DURAMAX · 03-07-2009, 08:20 PM

I'm with you Timcos, I wanted something different then the normal ribbed aluminum ones. I wish I could get someone out there to fab me up one out of aluminum then polish similar to sheetmetal vavle covers??? Anyone interested????// I need a dana 60 front while your at it .

884x4Sub · 03-09-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 6600DURAMAX

I'm with you Timcos, I wanted something different then the normal ribbed aluminum ones. I wish I could get someone out there to fab me up one out of aluminum then polish similar to sheetmetal vavle covers??? Anyone interested????// I need a dana 60 front while your at it .

you could get you stockers done in "chrome" powdercoat.....looks like polished aluminum but will last forever.....and cheap too

Twisted78SS · 03-09-2009, 02:13 PM

Even more choices

http://www.purplecranium.com/

They make some nice rock guards too.

polaris21 · 03-07-2009, 09:48 PM

Around here if you have a posi rear end, you paint them an exotic color. idk why but thats what we all do.

sierra4x4 · 03-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Does anyone know where to got the clear covers?

mothertrucker424 · 03-08-2009, 08:03 AM

has anyone seen a aftermarket eaton 52 cover??

Mudder · 03-08-2009, 09:33 AM

I think Ozark Outfitters made the one I have never installed. Rock Crusher I think. It's sort of square and very heavy. I will try to find a pick. I would probably sell it. 14 bolt. I can get a pic is someone wants to see it.

6600DURAMAX · 03-08-2009, 10:36 PM

Mudder, Where you at Indy last year??? If so I might have been parked next to you??

Oh.... is the cover aluminum?

03-01-2009, 02:08 PM	#1
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Differential covers OK...so I jack my truck into the sky...and everyone gets to look at my ugly pumpkins from the front and rear. Are there any really cool covers out there? I did a google search and found a couple ribbed, polished, chromed kind of deals...but I want something HOT. Any ideas? Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-01-2009, 03:00 PM	#2
xbanone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 209	Re: Differential covers http://darkreflectionscustoms.net/Skulls/skulls_3.htm I googled "skull differential covers" and came up with some radical stuff. I like the ones in the link

03-01-2009, 03:09 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Differential covers Just paint or powder coat your stock ones. Thats what I am going to do. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Differential covers I forgot about those skull covers. Anybody know what they go for now??? __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

03-04-2009, 11:59 PM	#6
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Differential covers Not sure if its what you are looking for, but the mag hytek ones are pretty cool, plus they have a dipstick as well.

03-05-2009, 04:42 PM	#7
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Differential covers or these Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

03-05-2009, 05:10 PM	#8
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Differential covers I like that skull one for its artistic mature...don't want a skull necessarily...but I like the artwork of it/ The mag hytek ones are nice but typical. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-05-2009, 09:03 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Differential covers Molten Image Design made these and more, but they went under probably 2 years ago. Enjoy though, they were sweet and looked awesome under some show trucks I seen. Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Differential covers I think they were $300-400 back then. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#12
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Differential covers just get some Truck Nutz and no one will be looking at the diff covers! if the after market ones are too common, make your own...a chrome cover and make a guard like the superlift rock rings to go over it.... __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

03-06-2009, 07:35 PM	#16
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Differential covers How about a clear one? Attached Images

03-07-2009, 08:20 PM	#18
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Differential covers I'm with you Timcos, I wanted something different then the normal ribbed aluminum ones. I wish I could get someone out there to fab me up one out of aluminum then polish similar to sheetmetal vavle covers??? Anyone interested????// I need a dana 60 front while your at it . __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#20
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Differential covers Even more choices http://www.purplecranium.com/ They make some nice rock guards too. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

03-07-2009, 09:48 PM	#21
polaris21 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n/w Illinois Posts: 17	Re: Differential covers Around here if you have a posi rear end, you paint them an exotic color. idk why but thats what we all do.

03-07-2009, 10:43 PM	#22
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: Differential covers Does anyone know where to got the clear covers? Last edited by sierra4x4; 03-07-2009 at 10:43 PM.



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03-08-2009, 08:03 AM	#23
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Differential covers has anyone seen a aftermarket eaton 52 cover?? __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's

03-08-2009, 09:33 AM	#24
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Differential covers I think Ozark Outfitters made the one I have never installed. Rock Crusher I think. It's sort of square and very heavy. I will try to find a pick. I would probably sell it. 14 bolt. I can get a pic is someone wants to see it. Last edited by Mudder; 03-08-2009 at 09:43 AM.

03-08-2009, 10:36 PM	#25
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Differential covers Mudder, Where you at Indy last year??? If so I might have been parked next to you?? Oh.... is the cover aluminum? __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

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