Banks Differential Cover
A while back I came across a video series of Banks Performance testing differential covers. I thought it was interesting and very well done. Now I see why. They've introduced the Banks Ram Air Di...
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BenK wrote:
Hard core off readers understand this
Imagine crawling over a field of boulders...ranging from 1ft to 3ft or more
You manage to keep the front diff from hitting, but the rear does
The drive shaft may miss, but the pinion end of the rear diff casting might hit and climb up and over...while sliding off..the back side might Catch the diff cover lip and bend if lucky...if not..it bends or rips off to lose fluid
Part of why I converted my K5 to a Dana 60 front and GM 14 bolt rear
My Diff covers had 3/8th inch plate bolster. Take the diff cover and trace it on a piece of plate. Cut it and cut the center out to match the diff cover bolt pattern. Drill matching holes
Grind the OEM diff cover bend back
Gasket the diff casting, then the modified diff cover, then bolt the 3/8th inch thick bolstering over that stack
This is more wishful thinking these days...71 and might try rock crawling again...but my Sub is a whale out there...
Ben.....did you watch the entire video or read the responses on the previous page? The fins that hang down break away to keep the fluid from leaking out. And if it does breakaway for whatever the reason, they will send you a new one!
Not to mention this wasn't designed for off-roaders.
