After Market Rear Diff Cover??

[Markcuda]

The stock swaybars are hollow ,not sure if you guys knew that or not

I did not know this, thank you for the info.
I like the idea that the aftermarket sway bar has polyurethane thingies on them as apposed to wear out rubber.

 

[Hipps2000]

The stock swaybars are hollow ,not sure if you guys knew that or not,while the Hellwig is a solid bar,so the first thing you'll notice is how much heavier the Hellwig is compared to the stock bar,lol.

This is why I want to upgrade the track bar as well as the rear upper and lower control arms...everything in these trucks were designed for the window sticker as far as mpg...and the govt mandates and to shave weight. I don't mind the added weight as I plan to upgrade my intake...heads...and maybe add a whipple kit down the road.

 

[Hipps2000]

Really like these arms that were custom made by a member here!!! They are very close to the Dodge off Road control arms designs!!!

Here is the thread:
http://www.ramforum.com/f39/spoon_bars_clunking-86042/index7.html

 

[cutterupRob]

Rob, please accept my apologies.

it's no problem. I am the same way with customer service. i try to keep on top of it it's just hard sometimes.

 

[Hipps2000]

Was just checking out cutter ups face book page....looks like Rob just finished up his rear upper and lower control arms for Ricks truck....they look good....Rob could you tell us a little more about the design for example about the 2 different style joints you selected and why...how do these compare with the Currie Johnny joints? Here is a pic of his Facebook page....I can't wait to see how they perform....I really want a set for my rig....along with a track bar that fits with the maghytec cover!!!

 

[Wild one]

Was just checking out cutter ups face book page....looks like Rob just finished up his rear upper and lower control arms for Ricks truck....they look good....Rob could you tell us a little more about the design for example about the 2 different style joints you selected and why...how do these compare with the Currie Johnny joints? Here is a pic of his Facebook page....I can't wait to see how they perform....I really want a set for my rig....along with a track bar that fits with the maghytec cover!!!

They're scheduled to go on my truck Friday afternoon,i'll try to get some pics of them installed along with the Illicit relocation brackets that are already on the truck. For you guys that have issues with a high speed wobble or sway,the Illicit brackets will cure that issue. One of my buddies had issues withrear-end sway/wobble above 100mph on his little lowered regular cab shortbox 4X4,and he swears by the illicit brackets,i know my truck tracks dead straight to at least 125mph,and is a lot nicer to drive above 80mph.
Once I get a few miles on Robs arms and maybe a couple dragstrip passes,i'll report my findings,but that could take a bit yet,it's still flipping winter up here,aarrgghh,lol

 

[jag1886]

I think this rear end cover subject has been TOTALLY hijacked.

 

[Wild one]

What kind of temp differences are you guys measuring between the stock cover and the aftermarkets covers? I'm curious on how much the temps drop with an aftermarket cover,as the hottest I've ever measured my diff at is about 140F after about 50 miles at 80 mph,but I don't tow anything

 

[smiley]

Ordered the Hellwig and these Mevotech MS25853 X-Factor Stabilizer Bar Link Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049TWBN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gX-Zyb574KQJP

And since I am having my whiny 4.56 gears that were wrecked by the dealer swapped I got this G2 Axle&Gear 40-2028MB Differential Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3V4BYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k2-ZybCT6M532

 

[Hipps2000]

Here is a a pic of Cutter up Rob's panhard bar on a 4th gen with a mag hytec cover...this truck is lowered....not sure that will make a difference. Can't really tell how much clearance there is between cover and bar....Also Rob makes 2 heavey duty and extra heavy duty. This is the heavy duty not as thick as the extra heavy duty.

 

[Wild one]

Here is a a pic of Cutter up Rob's panhard bar on a 4th gen with a mag hytec cover...this truck is lowered....not sure that will make a difference. Can't really tell how much clearance there is between cover and bar....Also Rob makes 2 heavey duty and extra heavy duty. This is the heavy duty not as thick as the extra heavy duty.

Honestly his extra heavy duty is way overkill,lol. I have it,and it's more suited to a 1 ton then 1/2 ton,lol

 

[Markcuda]

So, the one pictured even has a bend in it?

 

[Hipps2000]

So, the one pictured even has a bend in it?

No, Rob's bar is straight in the picture... I believe no bend....he can make anything though... I just would like to see how much clearance there is between the cover and this bar. Truck pictured is lowered but should t change anything.

 

[Wild one]

That's Dans truck,i don't think he posts here , he hasn't said anything about having clearance issues between the bar and cover.He did have to cut the upper loop off, that's on the crossmember right above the cover,but I know other guys have said there's clearance issues with that loop and this cover.

Dans running the no cut brackets from Illicit on his R/T ,if you're wondering why his locating arms are in a different spot then they'd be on a stock truck.. I'll send him a link to this,and hopefully he'll show up to answer questions.

 

[d_korecky]

Hey guys I am here if you have any questions about the Illicit Brackets and Cutterup Bar yes the bar is offset to clear the diff cover its close but does clear about 1/8"

 

[smiley]

Not to be a NIA but if you are putting one of these covers on forever then you should be using Green silicone, it's the only one actually formulated to stand up to gear lube and you shouldn't be using silicone and an O-ring it the same application, if want to put a little oil on the o-ring that would help it seat when tightening down.

I intend to use no oring just the rtv and I will be using the right stuff oh hell maybe I'll try the green goo never used it before!

 

[Markcuda]

Truck pictured is lowered but should t change anything.

Unless the lowering brackets give the track bar more differential cover clearance.

 

[joeygster]

Here is a a pic of Cutter up Rob's panhard bar on a 4th gen with a mag hytec cover...this truck is lowered....not sure that will make a difference. Can't really tell how much clearance there is between cover and bar....Also Rob makes 2 heavey duty and extra heavy duty. This is the heavy duty not as thick as the extra heavy duty.

You could eat off that undercarriage.

 

[jag1886]

I intend to use no oring just the rtv and I will be using the right stuff oh hell maybe I'll try the green goo never used it before!

WHY???

 

[Hipps2000]

Hey guys I am here if you have any questions about the Illicit Brackets and Cutterup Bar yes the bar is offset to clear the diff cover its close but does clear about 1/8"

Dan thanks for commenting....you have a beautiful truck....loving the white bars!!! On the oem quad cab stock height...many have about the same clearance 1/8" with the maghytec covers. I know Rob stated he off set the bars a bit....so clearance shouldn't be a problem with his bar if wanting to go this route very similar tolerances to the oem bar as far as clearance but Rob's is much stronger as well as thicker metal... So far the only track bar I have seen that might provide a bit more clearance around these covers is the Dodge Off Road track bars that have a slight CNC bend in the middle. They also use 7/8" shank Currie johnnie joints on both sides as well. i am defiantly gonna upgrade mine just need to make a decision.

Dodge Off Road Rear Track Bar 2014-2016