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DIY rear diff protection diamond housing feeler

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Pdugan6, Feb 14, 2014.

  1. Feb 14, 2014 at 10:53 PM
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    I Made a template for a diamond style 8.4" rear diff armor which is being plasma cut and want to see if anybody is interested in purchasing a DIY kit or fully welded. Kits would be out of 3/16" sheet plasma cut steel with a 1 3/4" tubing to access fill plug. I'll post pics once I finish the prototype. It based off of BTF kryptonite cover. Price would be around $100 shipped for UNWELDED DIY KIT. I will figure out price for fully welded once I talk it over with the shop.
     
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  2. Feb 15, 2014 at 6:22 PM
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  3. Feb 17, 2014 at 8:20 AM
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    Upppp
     
  4. Feb 18, 2014 at 9:54 PM
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  5. Feb 18, 2014 at 10:22 PM
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  6. Feb 18, 2014 at 10:25 PM
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    I could be interested. Sub'd for prototype
     
  7. Feb 18, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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    What diff style? For the sr5 and sport or the offroad?
     
  8. Feb 19, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    It is for the 8.4" rear. If you have an E locker than you have an 8" otherwise 05'+ has the 8.4"
     
  9. Feb 24, 2014 at 5:07 PM
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    -Got the pieces burned out. Stay tuned for pics on the axle housing.
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  10. Mar 17, 2014 at 8:56 PM
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    Update: rear diff protection is getting fabbed in 2 weeks
     
  11. Apr 8, 2014 at 12:48 PM
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    Here is an update pic. It should be welded on my trick by the end of the day.
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  14. Apr 9, 2014 at 8:41 PM
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    For the DIY kit which is unwelded it would be around $90-$110 local pick up. For a fully welded cover I will have to see what the shops labor would be.
     
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  15. Apr 9, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    It's not installed yet but here is another pick of it almost being ready.
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  16. Apr 12, 2014 at 6:37 PM
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    Here is the finished prototype. It will be slightly refined.
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  17. Apr 12, 2014 at 10:04 PM
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    Hmmm, fab work while in flip-flops, eh?
     
  18. Apr 12, 2014 at 10:28 PM
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    Looks like picture taking to me :D
     
  19. Apr 13, 2014 at 12:03 AM
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    Yep. Haven't given welding a go yet.
     
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