Dan... I put my order in yesterday and I'm looking for an estimated delivery date. Let me know. Thanks! -Ryan (High Pinion Dana 60)

New to the site, but was recommended by a good buddy who is hardcore 4X4. I've been having problems with my stock diff cover and this deffinately looks like the cure. I have a Ford 8.8 rear end. Can you PM a quote for your 8.8 diff cover, drain, and any other littel extra options you may have. My area code is 36527. Thanks.

thanks dan, looks great, I got the welds ground down that that cover i picked up today and it came out great.:D

Dan... I put my order in yesterday and I'm looking for an estimated delivery date. Let me know. Thanks! -Ryan (High Pinion Dana 60)

It was good talking to you Ryan, sorry our phones are so busy, and the VM fills up 5 times a day!

New to the site, but was recommended by a good buddy who is hardcore 4X4. I've been having problems with my stock diff cover and this deffinately looks like the cure. I have a Ford 8.8 rear end. Can you PM a quote for your 8.8 diff cover, drain, and any other littel extra options you may have. My area code is 36527. Thanks.

The basic 8.8 is $110, the DP & Countersunk hole options are $5 each so $120, shipping is all of $9.40 so the grand total would be 129.40. But then you can take off the PBB10 discount (10% = $12) so it would be $117.40

thanks dan, looks great, I got the welds ground down that that cover i picked up today and it came out great.:D

I knew it was the one for you, we sell a ton of parts to our competitors employees, even if they work for 4wheel parts:p

Payment sent. Thanks! :smokin:

Payment sent. Thanks! :smokin:

I like tacos, all kinds:eek:

Notice the fill plug was on the welded yellow one pictured but not on the kit, is there a fill plug for the kit also?


You said the 14 bolt does not come with a fill plug, how do you fill it? :confused:

You said the 14 bolt does not come with a fill plug, how do you fill it? :confused:

But we are switching to adding fill plugs to them too.....

But we are switching to adding fill plugs to them too.....

:rolleyes: duh, on my part. Thanks

We have been welding all weekend to keep up with the demand.....

At the shop today? Great day for a ride in the Jeep.

At the shop today? Great day for a ride in the Jeep.

I will be here until late, as usual.....

Most of you know we moved 70 miles last month for many reasons but the size of the space was the primary reason. We have been shipping 70-90 boxes daily at the same time we have been adding a second floor, well we finally finished the deck and wiring tonite, now just the new bathroom upstairs and everything can get completely back to normal......ish!

So the moral of the story is don't be normal! 1/4" thick is normal, 3/8" is for those of us that need it!

Do these come with hardware?

Do these come with hardware?

We have found the countersunk bolts can be hard to find in many parts of the country so we do provide those. For the non-countersunk holes we do not provide the bolts because many people have differences of opinion on which to use, Grade 5 or grade 8, I would recommend grade 5 bolts for the superior impact resistance.

BTW, the Countersunk option is only $5 and you get $3 worth of bolts.

Any plans on making chevy 12 bolt covers?

Any plans on making chevy 12 bolt covers?


Timeline, soon......I won't give a date but we have the design completed, just working out the production bugs.

Whenever you bend thick steel you face challenges, you do the math, do the prototypes, everything just right......and perhaps a software glitch spoils the 30 shells you just laser cut.......I have seen my share of challenges.

on the d44 and d30 weld together kits are the fill holes already cut? On your site I dont see a fill plug hole on the DIY kit.

Some of our pics are of the original prototypes and I should update them.......All of our fill holes are also 1.5" higher than the stock position.....

I hope you all get to spend it with family and friends.....Be safe, but have fun!






BTW, My shadows back! , Welcome back Richard.....! Glad to see your Business is slow enough for you to play tag along with me!

I thought we woluld have a lite weekend with the holiday weekend and all, you guys are trying to work me!! Don't worry, I can take it.....Keep 'em comming!

sorry i got one more for you .....

On the Diy kits can I get the coutersunk upgrade? Dont see a option for it...

Where is Gold River?

I can't remember if the landcruiser covers are done or not?

Thanks

Dylan

Where is Gold River?

I can't remember if the landcruiser covers are done or not?

Thanks

Dylan


Come on down, I will show you where we are at with them......

But if you are local we are here......almost all the time.....Call ahead to make sure.....

Because we don't have a showroom or retail counter, not that we would chase you away:D We just don't try and compete with the local shops, they all carry our stuff!

Back where you belong......

Any news Dan?

Any news Dan?


And you can see for yourself on it......

it pulls me away from email!

And speaking of email, I got a question, Do we accept PayPal, We are a real business and we prefer Paypal for your security, we don't use a personal account, we have a business account and yes, we have had PayPal screwups but the security is worth it, giving your CC number to someone over the phone has always scared me, do it the secure way, use payPal, it dosen't cost you anything to use it!:D

It was nice to finally meet you Dan. Like I mentioned, if there is anything I can do to help on the model 20 prototype just let me know. I know you have plenty of spare time on your hands:p

It was nice to finally meet you Dan. Like I mentioned, if there is anything I can do to help on the model 20 prototype just let me know. I know you have plenty of spare time on your hands:p


Its 10:46 and I'm still working......

New designs comming......many new things!:eek:

Did everyone destroy their cover last weekend? Seems like it....Replace it with the best!

I had an employee fall to the floor screaming on monday, he is in the hospital with kidney stones the size of Rhode Island! and both of my part time employees have been doing finals all week so it was just me and my other full timer (he is getting a bonus this week) all week......It is Miller time.......but if you tried to call and the VM was full or I couldn't answer because I was too busy getting the days shipping out please call me now, it has slowed down quite a bit since 5pm and I will be working till way late.......

Up very late at the design board.......back to work, the phone is ringing!

new designs finalized and shiporama all week, hard to walk around here when things start flying......:shaking:

29 D44's shipped today, been a real run on them.

We will be out of D60's & D30 cover for 4-5 days, seems everyone is getting ready for an event, thought letting you know was a good idea....

It is the only way I can justify play time! Just for the afternoon, then its back to work for the long weekend.......

Time to give my voice a rest......I still answer calls on Saturday if I am in the shop but on the weekends you get to play and my voice can get a rest......I think I spend 8 hours a day on the phone!

So I can still speak, give us a call!

i got part of my order today, i had to chase all the holes with a drill bit(lots of brackets) not really impressed, could have built better stuff at work(though your 90* bends are perfect)...dont bother sending the dana 70u brackets, i have a dually and your ad doesnt even discriminate(i found out your brackets wont work)......:confused::confused: i spent $350, kinda butt hurt...

i got part of my order today, i had to chase all the holes with a drill bit(lots of brackets) not really impressed, could have built better stuff at work(though your 90* bends are perfect)...dont bother sending the dana 70u brackets, i have a dually and your ad doesnt even discriminate(i found out your brackets wont work)......:confused::confused: i spent $350, kinda butt hurt...


If you're gonna talk shit you at least need to post some pics. You've been around here long enough to know this is a put up or shut up crowd!

i got part of my order today, i had to chase all the holes with a drill bit(lots of brackets) not really impressed, could have built better stuff at work(though your 90* bends are perfect)...dont bother sending the dana 70u brackets, i have a dually and your ad doesnt even discriminate(i found out your brackets wont work)......:confused::confused: i spent $350, kinda butt hurt...


They are for SRW axles, the site says that, the DRW have a larger offset and we don't offer them yet? You spent $320 and got a $32 discount on top of that? I will be happy to refund the cost of the Ford D70 brackets, all you have to do is tell me.......We would not leave you hanging with something that dosen't work for you. I will modify the add here if it implies they work on Duals.

This is the description on the website: This is the bracket for your Ford D70 & D70U, it actually fits! I developed these after the success of our 14 Bolt brackets and seeing what was available on the market and the problems associated with the others. The D70 was used by all of the Big 3 automakers at one time or another and they all had different uses and designs specifically for them. These are for a Ford D70 or D70U only! These are for SRW axles, DRW axles have a different offset. Both the Dodge and GM have different flanges and tube diameters. We have actually identified 4 different flanges in use and 3 tube diameters. How can 1 size fit all? So Please, don't buy the 1 size fits all available out there, you may get lucky and have it work but the odds are against you.....These also use the '75 Chevy 3/4 Ton Front Rotors and Calipers and those really cost peanuts but the rotor will need the throat opened by ~3/16".

thanks for the refund, sorry i didnt read the ad on your site, only the one on this page... your brackets are quality, especially the accuracy of the bends, but the holes suck, someone even took the time to bump a few with a soft pad but never took the time to clean the diameter out, if you want a pic ive still got a few to ream out

thanks for the refund, sorry i didnt read the ad on your site, only the one on this page... your brackets are quality, especially the accuracy of the bends, but the holes suck, someone even took the time to bump a few with a soft pad but never took the time to clean the diameter out, if you want a pic ive still got a few to ream out

We have always made our holes 1/100 larger than the bolt required so as to not be sloppy but fit the bolt in? Most companies make theirs substantially larger but they end up sloppy.

We have always made our holes 1/100 larger than the bolt required so as to not be sloppy but fit the bolt in? Most companies make theirs substantially larger but they end up sloppy.

im not talking about the diameter of the holes, im talking about the slag, whip outs and kerf marks in the holes...

how soon can i expect the rest of the order>?

im not talking about the diameter of the holes, im talking about the slag, whip outs and kerf marks in the holes...

how soon can i expect the rest of the order>?


I went through 2 shelves filled with the brackets you bought and I am kind of at a loss? Slag, when found on Laser cut parts is extremely small because 99% of the steel is vaporized in the process and the heat moves so fast it gives the surrounding area too little time to heat up. The kerf marks are normal and should look like very, very small bandsaw marks. What is whip out?

sorry, bad pic but hte arrows show the oblong shape of the hole and the right hand arrow points to an uncut chunk or ball of slag in the hole

sorry i was being a bitch about having to ream the holes, the brackets you sold me are working out EXCELLENT for what i needed, id buy from you again without hesitation

With the new Cruiser Diff Cover! These fit FJ40 / 45 / 55 / 60 / & 62's......

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/FJ40%20cover%20ad.jpg

1/2" Thick Ring, 3/8" Thick Cover, fits every locker made, including the older ARB's with the big air line! These took way too long to get right so you better buy alot of them so I can break even:p They come with Cap Head Allen bolts, made for the 10mm only! And as always, machined perfectly flat after welding, lets face it, steel moves!

Any Idea as to when order 2711 will be shipping?

I ordered back in may....

Thanks!

Any Idea as to when order 2711 will be shipping?

I ordered back in may....

Thanks!

That was shipped over 2 weeks ago.....

I just got a letter in the mail from you today Dan.

Thanks for the stickers.

I might be ordering a few more covers from you soon, I just need to decide if the turd that is my front Dana 30 is worth polishing. :flipoff2:

Just got the rest of my FF14 bolt sawap kit in the mail today. The stuff is real nice, cover looks indestructible!!!

Originally Posted by Redmist
Any Idea as to when order 2711 will be shipping?

I ordered back in may....

Thanks!

That was shipped over 2 weeks ago.....



Go figure!!!

I post this yesterday, and I get the package today!

Now I feel like an ass...

Thanks!

You guys really put us to the test with keeping up on these covers, over 2000 sold in the last 18 months! My guess is that you like them!

27 out the door in the first 2 weeks!

Off to Barrett this weekend, would be more than happy to test it in the rock garden:D

Yo Dan, sorry I missed you at the swap meet. I ordered my cover today.

Dylan

PM sent...thanks. Needed a 14 bolt and D44 cover yesterday. :D

PM sent...thanks. Needed a 14 bolt and D44 cover yesterday. :D


Give me a call if you have any trouble ordering it.....

Got my cover today and it is sweet Dan, thanks!

pm sent

Its always nice to meet customers in person......

It is Friday and my voice is kinda ok......You guys let me talk too much on the phone! Annyway, I do answer the phone on weekends if i am in the shop or near a computer and until about 10pm every night PST if you have a hard time getting through. My VM starts filling up way early.....

can i get price for a 14bolt with ring gaurd (welded)
dana 60 with fill plug and the ring gaurd (welded)
shipped to 48374 thanks also who do i call to order

Hey Dan,saw you at the petaluma swap meet and really liked those spring perches you had.will probably need the 10 degree ones.those will work for a 2 1/2 spring width?cruiser diff cover look awesome!!thanks
Rodney

can i get price for a 14bolt with ring gaurd (welded)
dana 60 with fill plug and the ring gaurd (welded)
shipped to 48374 thanks also who do i call to order

The 14 Bolts are $120 and the 60's are $110 so $230 before the PBB10 discount of 10% so $207 + $9.40 to ship......Call me at the number in my Sig or buy on the website anytime, to get the discount plug in PBB10 in the coupon code box when you checkout.

Hey Dan,saw you at the petaluma swap meet and really liked those spring perches you had.will probably need the 10 degree ones.those will work for a 2 1/2 spring width?cruiser diff cover look awesome!!thanks
Rodney

Those will work with 2.5" springs too, thanks!

ok...should i just order them on your web page?

Either way works!

yea i'll just do it on your web page as i already have an accnt on there.thanks!!

And thanks to all of you for driving us harder.......We are up to 5 employees and still working way too long hours.......No rest for the wicked!

And I'm a new Man! A little time off is good for everyone, now back to work, new covers comming!

They should start being available around the end of the month, keep watching......

I think 4 new covers sounds good! As always, 3/8" thick, and thats not too thick or too heavy for you is it? Can you make something too strong? And yes they do weigh a little more, they also add more confidence that the rock you just smacked didn't smack your ring gear!

The NEW Covers will be the GM 10 bolt, GM 12 bolt, Dana 20, and I think 1 from the Dodge family to start!

We have about 4 more coming after that so keep an eye out for them breaking rocks near you!

Add those to the Covers we already make

14 Bolt FF
D60
D44
D35
D30
Ford 8.8
Chrysler 8.25
Toyota Landcruiser

I think we are almost there in having you "Covered", pun intended.....

got the spring perch friday!!

Don't get here as often as I should, usually too busy to surf except late at night.......

Picked up a new project rig today! Going to have to make some upgrades though! Sounds like diff covers to me......

22 D60's shipped Wenesday, 14 Thursday, we have been getting hammered with Diff Cover orders.....We really appreciate your business!

The 4 new covers should be available about the 10th if everything goes well!

Awesome service, fast shipping, and great price. ordered at ~3AM had an e-mail at 10AM saying it was shipped:smokin:

Finally got to test these covers out. No complaints here. Very nice product. :smokin:

Its always nice to hear from users! How about some pics?

:D
http://www.fototime.com/%7B404DFF84-A70C-4399-BAD3-371A30F61B5A%7D/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BB52BE32B-A453-44C5-A7E6-C17822C5FE23%7D/picture.JPG

Maybe a little:D

Ordered my kit today and talked to Dan. Great person to deal with.

Ordered my kit today and talked to Dan. Great person to deal with.

CJHeap had some good questions about the kits we sell and the pros & cons of welding them yourself. After talking he decided he would give welding them himself a try.

BTW, I do answer the phone until 7pm PST everyday except Sunday but I usually am on the phone....I always try and call you back immediately but leave a message anyway in case I am on the phone for hours (I really get call after call).....

Ordered my diff cover and Crossmember mounting kit on Monday and received my package today.

Top quality and great service. :smokin:

hey guys i ordered some parts from u on 7-30-07 order#3276, i've e-mailed u multiple times, but no response... i was wondering where my d-44 cover and chassis tabs are? let me know

hey guys i ordered some parts from u on 7-30-07 order#3276, i've e-mailed u multiple times, but no response... i was wondering where my d-44 cover and chassis tabs are? let me know

Tonite or tommorrow....

What Ford or Dodge covers do you want us to make?

Ford or Dodge Model 20...........:laughing:

AMC/Dana 20

can the drain plug be added to the top of the cover to act as a fill?

AMC/Dana 20

Yep that be the one.......AMC Model 20.....still waiting...............:eek:

can the drain plug be added to the top of the cover to act as a fill?

Except for the 14 bolt, but we are adding fill plugs to them. We do not put the fill plugs on top of the diff cover. You do not wannt to overfill your diff unless you want to replace seals every 2 weeks.

You guys have bought 120 D60 covers over the last 7 weeks......the next batch will be ready in about 10 days, just 2 left until then......:p

You guys have bought 120 D60 covers over the last 7 weeks......the next batch will be ready in about 10 days, just 2 left until then......:p

I guess a couple of guys were sitting on the fence, get your order in now for the next batch!

:( We weren't invited to compete in the recent magazine shoot'em up test.....can't say why? I think I will test one of our "stock" covers in 3/8" plate, not a modified cover but the ones we sell everyday, maybe this weekend if I can find one to spare. We give them to lots of organizations for raffles but i just don't like the idea of trying to destroy one.....seems kind of dumb to me. Oh well, in the name of science and discovery!

Did you ever just get tired of the crap people say? Sometimes people can really be stupid......Gods gift to the 4x4 world......

Call me about Diff covers, just plain jane strong diff covers......

I can't remember where I parked this morning, let alone where the trail starts!:shaking:

Check out the site and set up a wish list!

Dana 44 covers in stock yet? I placed an order with you a while back (4weeks ago) and haven't seen it yet.

We have been playing leapfrog with D44's & D60's all summer, we keep making more at a time and you guys keep buying us out before the next batch is ready. From what I hear it has been worse with some others but nobody can seem to keep them in stock........Give me a call, I am including a $10 off on the next purchase coupon to anyone that had to wait what I would call excessive (more than a week) for a diff cover.

I just brought it up to date! And for most of you just restating the obvious but alot of new information too!

Shadow check!

Someone asked me why not just mount the link setup directly on the diff cover? He said he had seen it on some website and it seemed like a good idea?

I thought about it for about a second. My only thoughts were the point loading the diff cover bolts would have to withstand, it seems to me the point loads would be incredible.......I would have to say there are many other very secure ways of doing it, sounds like someone just wanting to be different. Sometimes different is good, sometimes its just a bad idea......

Time to get back to work, no more time to play!

I just registered on your site. Where is member only specials?

I just registered on your site. Where is member only specials?

We send out email specials every 3 months or so.......watch for them! Always good for a great deal!

Do you have rings for a shaved 14bolt?

Do you have rings for a shaved 14bolt?


But for a shaved 14 bolt would be up to you, there is more than 1 way to do it.....We have the starting point.

Shipped a ton of them this week, more today!

Watch for the 3 new covers coming.....

Hope the rest of you got to have some fun.....:(

I sent you a PM about 10.25 sterling covers. Are you guys making any of those yet??

I sent you a PM about 10.25 sterling covers. Are you guys making any of those yet??

But haven't yet started on them......Sometime before Festivus!

Its time to tell the wives and girlfriends what you want, you know how they like to plan ahead!

the phone started ringing early this morning!

It looks like the 2nd prototypes will do the trick, just need to get 2 axles in with ARB's to test the fit (they fit the stock axles fine) and fit them into the production schedule!

Any update on the model 20 Dan?

Any update on the model 20 Dan?

It will take a few more tries for the round one, whatever looks good on the computer always needs several adjustments for round it seems.

We have a pretty big universe of covers out there and we don't make them all, YET! But let us know which you use, I can't guarantee we will make them if you are the only guy using a '58 MG axle to spin your 52's we likely won't be able to help........

A bunch of you want a Dodge 9.25, don't worry, its near the top of the list.....

Diff covers from hell! Well, not really from there, from the USA, made nowhere else, not now, not ever! All of our parts are only made in the USA!

Support America, buy American made! In a reccession you don't want to be buying something made offshore, it just contributes to the problem....... Allways think of where was that made? Is it helping to send your money offshore? And when you shop stay away from that "W" store that buys everything from China, they send ~60% of all sales dollars directly to China, how does that help you keep your job?

Whats the current time line on shipping? I ordered a couple things includuing a 14B cover on 27 sep. order # 3816. Thanks.

We have been getting slammed on every cover we make for a couple of months now, pretty much everyone has ordered one for what they broke this summer. All the D60's and 14 bolt covers should fly by the end of the week, Chrysler 8.25's too. The others are still barley in stock now but 100 more D44's on the way the week after.....

All the while trying to build up some stock so your wives and girlfriends can buy you one for Festivus......

I may have been doing a little too much advertising I think and word of mouth has really added to our sales, we are way over 300 covers a month now and it is truly a struggle to keep them in stock.......

8.25's on the way.......10 & 12 bolt's now in production, not for sale until ready......

I checked my order status online and see it has not shipped yet>> no biggie>> I was wondering if it is too late to make a change>> I ordered the fourteen bolt cover with the countersunk option>> but now I would like to change to non countersunk>> can you hook me up? Thanks

I checked my order status online and see it has not shipped yet>> no biggie>> I was wondering if it is too late to make a change>> I ordered the fourteen bolt cover with the countersunk option>> but now I would like to change to non countersunk>> can you hook me up? Thanks

I will check if yours was one of them in the morning, PM me your name.....

I checked my order status online and see it has not shipped yet>> no biggie>> I was wondering if it is too late to make a change>> I ordered the fourteen bolt cover with the countersunk option>> but now I would like to change to non countersunk>> can you hook me up? Thanks

Yours will ship this morning with changes.....

Thanks!

Thanks!

just curious, why non countersunk??

just curious, why non countersunk??


planning on using the cover as a stressed part of an antiwrap setup. I thought the regular grade 8 bolts would stand up to more than the capscrews.

But if I had I might have disagreed, Capscrews or Socket Head screws (Barrel Bodied) have a limited surface contact area so less actual grip on the cover. The hole dosen't change, however we use counterSUNK bolts with an 82 degree head so the surface area of contact is a little more than 60% greater than a regular bolt and nearly 75% greater than socket head bolts.....Cap heads are a little better. So, besides taking the head of the bolt completely out of harms way they are damm strong.

But if I had I might have disagreed, Capscrews or Socket Head screws (Barrel Bodied) have a limited surface contact area so less actual grip on the cover. The hole dosen't change, however we use counterSUNK bolts with an 82 degree head so the surface area of contact is a little more than 60% greater than a regular bolt and nearly 75% greater than socket head bolts.....Cap heads are a little better. So, besides taking the head of the bolt completely out of harms way they are damm strong.

oops. I should have asked you first... damn.

in Ohio for $15-16.......I can send you the bolts for free.....

in Ohio for $15-16.......I can send you the bolts for free.....

HEy, I emailed you a few minutes before I saw this. (so ignore the email.) I think I'll take you up on your offer on the bolts. Can you send the drain plug bolt as well? There wasn't one in the package. Thanks Dan.

HEy, I emailed you a few minutes before I saw this. (so ignore the email.) I think I'll take you up on your offer on the bolts. Can you send the drain plug bolt as well? There wasn't one in the package. Thanks Dan.

Test the depth as you use the countersink, you want the bolt head right at the surface of the ring......

yes, countersunk bolts are the shiznit - killer idea :p

I'll need one for my 44 someday :rolleyes:

If you are going to mount anything to the cover you want the cover held in exactly the same place with no possible movement. Hex head or standard Socket head have a much smaller contact area and depend solely on that for positive cover location. Countersunk bolts allow for NO movement and have a much larger contact area and can spread the load better.

If you are going to mount anything to the cover you want the cover held in exactly the same place with no possible movement. Hex head or standard Socket head have a much smaller contact area and depend solely on that for positive cover location. Countersunk bolts allow for NO movement and have a much larger contact area and can spread the load better.

If you mount something to the cover you better have mounted the cover with no ability to move......

good point. And this afternoon the counter sunk bolt arrived. Thanks a bunch. Not to be a bother, but I still need the drain plug bolt. You sent another fill plug. Thanks.

BTW, the cover really does look stout. Nice chunk of metal.

Not me, too much to do......Sweeping the floor, taking out the trash, you know, stuff.......

Actually, I am flying in for 1 whirlwind day in Vegas but it won't be fun, too much to see in such a short time but if I can stay focused! In the mean time I will keep working on new products here......

The reason others don't do countersink I am guessing is that then it requires the holes to be dead on - and I guarantee my BTF cover is NOT!

And the countersunk bolts are yet another way to find it! Thanks Brandon!

Choose Ruffstuff! 3/8" thick makes your Diff Cover the last thing you need to worry about......

got the drainplug screw and spares today. Thanks Dan.

I ordered some 14b caliper brakets and a diff cover on 10-27 order#
85B4594412928440Y is that going to be shipping soon? They are the last thing I need to get this thing together.

Thanks
Justin

I ordered some 14b caliper brakets and a diff cover on 10-27 order#
85B4594412928440Y is that going to be shipping soon? They are the last thing I need to get this thing together.

Thanks
Justin


Cover for someone, but they didn't pay yet so its now going out to you! We will have 60 more 14's Wenesday.......Its already the festivus season around here!

Thats fantastic.

Thanks

Everyone remember Christmas? Well, it's here again, think diff covers for your Girlfriend, she will love you for it!:shaking:

Hey Dan, this 14 bolt cover is really 1 BADASS Mother.I'm very pleased with it just like the disk brake brackets. The link bracket are great too. Just wanted to say thanks again for a great product.:grinpimp::grinpimp:Oh just for the record this is my 5th purchase from RuffStuff. Dan's stuff is first class all the way!!!:grinpimp::grinpimp:

We do appreciate your business!

A bunch of you want a Dodge 9.25, don't worry, its near the top of the list.....


How near the top

How near the top

It may be 6 weeks before we can work it into the production schedule with Festivus comming on.......We are trying to push it.....

Asking for Rockwell covers, I suggested calling some of the guys that already make them but they wanted ours. I have a couplle of Rocs' in our axle collection (it takes up 1/3 of the shop) and I will look at the problem...... might as well make one for a Roc too!

likely not be until the 1st of the year but they look pretty easy and inexpensive to make, we'll see......

Lots of drunk drivers after dark around the holidays, don't be one of them.....look out for the other guy.....

We presently have over 250 Covers in stock with 300 more before Festivus.....be sure to order yours ahead so it dosen't get caught in the shipping rush!

To keep up with the demand for our Diff Covers. We just might have discovered the formula, make twice as many as I think we will need!

Black Friday, no way, its Black Monday! Busiest day of the year, thanks Pirate!

Hey, not trying top beat a dead horse, but any update on the 10.25 covers? I just swapped in my one tons and would love to pick up a 10.25 cover in addition to the D60 one for the front.

I do have the axle in the shop now, just trying to squeeze out some time to design a cover for it, disc brackets too....After Festivus.....

do these covers include new bolts for the counter sunk holes?

do these covers include new bolts for the counter sunk holes?

Are provided with bolts, the option is a pretty good VS. counterbored, Countersunk adds surface area to the bolts and sits flush with the ring, counterbored just looks nice .....

Of the countersunk head allows for a stronger bond with less point load when compared to a hex head or counterbored bolt.......

I can hear their little hammers pounding on them diff covers......:D

Different Elves, we still make ours in a hollow tree!

We make over 250 different parts but around the holidays it sometimes seems like we are diff cover land! They are flying out the door, 9 yesterday!

You can get an 82 degree countersink.......
in Ohio for $15-16.......I can send you the bolts for free.....


Hey, on the countersink: Single flute? Thanks.

Hey, on the countersink: Single flute? Thanks.


A multi flute sink tends to chatter on a drillpress.......

Got it. Thanks.

And thanks again for the order!

Festivus is going to really jam things up in the crunch by the end of next week.....We are here answering the phone all weekend from 8am until 8pm!

Better have a Big, Strong, Stocking!

69 D44 in stock
62 D60's in stock
49 D30's in stock
44 Chrysler 8.25's in stock
41 Ford 8.8's in stock
21 D35's in stock
80 14 bolt''s being welded, ready Friday!

10 Bolt F&R, 12 Bolt, Chrysler 9.25, AMC 20, all in production!

76 D44 in stock
47 D60's in stock
37 D30's in stock
55 Chrysler 8.25's in stock
22 Ford 8.8's in stock
21 D35's in stock
80 14 bolt''s being welded, ready Friday!

Just trying to keep you up to date.....

Lets say have a safe trip to 3 D44's, 2 D60's, 1 8.8, & 1 8.25.......

Time to start thinking about ordering if you want to get it by Festivus, I will check but I think the 19th or 20th will be the last day to order and get them in time without expensive shipping.....think ahead.....:D

We are working 7 days a week & answering the phone from 8am - 8pm PST until Christmas!

To get one in time for Festivus without paying big shipping....

Our Festivus sales were huge! Thanks for all the orders Guys (and the wives & Girlfriends)! Glad we made so many!

Where it belongs!

Diff covers from the best!

Lots more!

Gotta love the snow we are getting after 3" of rain down here in the flatlands.....Tele-time & snow wheeling!

3" of rain, we lost power 4 or 5 times, no DSL most of the day, working by the light of the propane heaters......Interesting day. It is supposed to be better today and start again tonite, call us now if you tried Friday and could not get through.....

Dan, if you see this please give me a call about your awesome diff covers.
Thanks.

My only problem is that I talk too much and spend too much time on the phone.......:smokin:

Bump for some Awesome Covers :smokin:

Another happy customer!

So if you don't see it on their shelves just ask them for one!

In protecting your investment in an axle, don't skimp.....

and it ends up pretty simple......Strength, Quality, Value.......

order sent .... :smokin:

Price on Ford 8.8 cover, countersunk w/ fill plug welded?

Price on Ford 8.8 cover, countersunk w/ fill plug welded?

The 8.8 is $110. the countersunk holes with bolts are $5 for $115, the PBB10 discount takes off $11.50 and the shipping is $9.40 so $112.90 delivered......:D

The $110 price is for the people that don't check out Pirate! We have to make money somewhere.....

Price on Ford 8.8 cover, countersunk w/ fill plug welded?

You could take off the shipping if you get to Sacramento often and just pick it up, $9.40 less if you can pick it up!

Not a copy, hundreds of hours of design and testing, nearly 3000 happy customers!

It feels like it is still Holiday time, keep them coming!

bump to top. Just ordered my D60 cover, sold my D44 cover to a buddy. :smokin: He said it looked new, well its hard to make one of these covers look used. Thanks Dan.

do you have one for a sterling 10.5 ????

just got mine delivered.... AWESOME... :smokin:

bump to top. Just ordered my D60 cover, sold my D44 cover to a buddy. :smokin: He said it looked new, well its hard to make one of these covers look used. Thanks Dan.

They add to the trade in value!

do you have one for a sterling 10.5 ????

We are working on a Sterling........

just got mine delivered.... AWESOME... :smokin:

Glad you like it!

Busy like a Monday, just coming up to breathe.......Thanks for keeping us so busy! And don't forget the discount code when you order, PBB10 gets you 10% off anything!

Back to the phone, we answer the phone until 8pm west coast time 6 days a week!

And almost everywhere in the country we are ready for some snow wheeling!

Tear it up!

that's an amazing price.

that's an amazing price.

We only try for "Fair" prices, we aren't trying to retire from every sale......

3/8" is mpre expensive than 1/4", maybe we should offer an economy model made of 1/4"? For those that don't really abuse their rig......Also, we provide the bolts when they are countersunk and they cost about $4 and all the covers are counterbored before shipping but countersinking is done afterwards. But we only countersink them as a service, charging only $5 for the service is a loss to us but a deal to you! Same goes for the drainplugs, they are not neccessary, but we do them as a service if you want them.

Its not what you do, its how you do it.....think on that one.....

Strength, Quality, Value

Its like going into any store when you have questions, you need to be ablle to ask someone.....95% of our sales are done over the internet but that remaining 5% will call and we will answer, you aren't required to know everything, we won't do this :flipoff2: to you! Our hours are 8am to 8pm PST, thats 11pm on the east coast!

Strength, Quality, Value......

Feel free!

We will be working so give us a call with any questions!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/album%20dif%20cover%20pic.jpg

Theres a pic of the machining after the welding, a pretty nice touch. I always like to be sure its flat rather than take any chances......And yes, they are welded inside AND out!

Do come with the bolts.....I get asked that all the time......:D

I've got a Sami based buggy with D 44's. I put a hole in the cheap rear diff cover I had and ended up costing me a pretty penny for gears, bearings, and a new spool. This time out, I won't have to worry, b/c I just ordered some insurance.

Can't wait to get them in the mail.

Any plans for a 12 bolt cover?

need a price on a 60 and 14 bolt welded to 89701, thank you

need a price on 2 dana 44 covers welded with countersunk holes and drain.

Thanks, Brandon

Any plans for a 12 bolt cover?

We do have a 12 bolt cover in production, I hope we can have them for sale within 2 weeks.....

need a price on a 60 and 14 bolt welded to 89701, thank you

A D60 is $110 and a 14 bolt is $120 for $230 total but the Pirate discount makes that $207 + $9.40 to ship for a $216.40 total......

need a price on 2 dana 44 covers welded with countersunk holes and drain.

Thanks, Brandon

The D44's are $100 each and the counntersinking and Dp's add another $30 so with the discount it is $207 too + $9.40 to ship for a total of $16.40........




Thanks for all the attention guys and sorry for the slow response but Mondays are way busy, I still am catching up on the weekends email!

Ordered two D44's and was wondering when they'd be shipped.

'Preciate it

Ordered two D44's and was wondering when they'd be shipped.

'Preciate it


I am still working, or in the morning.....

I am still working, or in the morning.....

I'll try and holler at ya tomorrow. No complaints, just got a bigger ride coming up the second week of April.

I'll try and holler at ya tomorrow. No complaints, just got a bigger ride coming up the second week of April.


I always like to talk to our customers, I don't get the time much anymore but you can call up to 8pm California time...!

108 - 14 bolts & 76 - D44's tommorrow! Looks like I'll need the whole crew tommorrow, shipping central!

We are up to 7 employees but I still need 1 very experienced in all areas of 4x4 rigs kind of guy. They cannot be the Toyota or Jeep only kind of person, if thats you and you are near Sacramento give me a call, we are damm busy!

BTW, got the new TIG set up today, 450 amps of fun!

It looks like Diff Cover city here today, finally back up to the stock levels I like! 450 Diff Covers in stock and flying out the door.....We are making the diiff covers in batches of 100 each size now!

19 ordered yesterday, all shipped this morning already, a 1 day record for covers ordered! thanks to the night crew for packing them so quickly, thanks Tracy!

I'm totally going to be ordering one for my HP60 - patiently waiting for a Sterling cover...

Its in the pipeline...

I have them f/r in my rig. Sweet covers. Thanks Dan!

We like them too!


And Josh, I missed you this afternoon, I'll try in the morning......

Gotta keep up with the jonses.....:D

Time with family can't be replaced.....

Time to get your Build on!

On your site, I selected a rear axle swap kit + diff cover. How do you add the Countersink and Drain plug options for the diff cover?

On your site, I selected a rear axle swap kit + diff cover. How do you add the Countersink and Drain plug options for the diff cover?

and I can adjust it....

On your site, I selected a rear axle swap kit + diff cover. How do you add the Countersink and Drain plug options for the diff cover?

So give me a call when you are ready.....

tell your welder to stop smashing the threads on the fill plug...... :mad3::mad3::mad3:

tell your welder to stop smashing the threads on the fill plug...... :mad3::mad3::mad3:

The fill plug is mashed? Give me a call and I will send you another.......

The fill plug is mashed? Give me a call and I will send you another.......

no... the threads on the welded in bung was smashed... I used the plug and some cutting fluid to "re-tap" it and get the plug in.... it should be ok... i'd just mention it for future reference....


love the cover BTW....goin on tomorrow... :grinpimp:

no... the threads on the welded in bung was smashed... I used the plug and some cutting fluid to "re-tap" it and get the plug in.... it should be ok... i'd just mention it for future reference....


love the cover BTW....goin on tomorrow... :grinpimp:

I wonder how we did it? On the inside? And thanks for the props too!

I wonder how we did it? On the inside? And thanks for the props too!


it was the very first thread on both the inside and outside..... looked like a hammer strike.... either way... didnt take much to fix it and it good to go now...

And thanks

Thread smashing, at no additional charge!

Just wanted to say thanks for the fast service - I ordered a 14-bolt cover kit online yesterday, and I got the notice that it had shipped within 20 minutes of placing the order.

I've already got one of yours on my front 60, this one will be a nice addition. :D

Just wanted to say thanks for the fast service - I ordered a 14-bolt cover kit online yesterday, and I got the notice that it had shipped within 20 minutes of placing the order.

I've already got one of yours on my front 60, this one will be a nice addition. :D


Its a long, hard fight to have a ton on the shelves, we are trying to keep a constant 400+ diff covers in stock! 406 this morning, 399 now, we are not one of those shops that only makes things after someone orders them, back to the battle!

When buying a diff cover from anyone......

Are they FLAT?
Our Diff Covers are all machined flat after welding, there is no other way to be sure of flatness and a good gasket seal.

How are they WELDED?
All of our Differential Covers are welded inside and out, yes, that doubles the time spent welding them, a cost other companies don't care to spend. We do to insure absolute strength.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/album%20dif%20cover%20pic.jpg

When countersunk? Are they actually countersunk?
One company counterbores their covers and calls that countersunk. A countersunk hole has tapered sides, we use an 82 degree angle for the greatest contact area. A countersunk hole has 60% greater contact area than a hex head bollt and 70% more than a counterbored barrel head bolt. Just look at the profile of the different bolts.


Strength, Quality, Value, not just words......

When buying a diff cover from anyone......

Are they FLAT?
Our Diff Covers are all machined flat after welding, there is no other way to be sure of flatness and a good gasket seal.

How are they WELDED?
All of our Differential Covers are welded inside and out, yes, that doubles the time spent welding them, a cost other companies don't care to spend. We do to insure absolute strength.

When countersunk? Are they actually countersunk?
One company counterbores their covers and calls that countersunk. A countersunk hole has tapered sides, we use an 82 degree angle for the greatest contact area. A countersunk hole has 60% greater contact area than a hex head bollt and 70% more than a counterbored barrel head bolt. Just look at the profile of the different bolts.


Strength, Quality, Value, not just words......

These are the questions you need to ask......

Welding the inside adds too much weight & strength I guess? Thats ok, we machine them flat to remove the extra weight.

Not.....Not nearly the same!

I have to say when I first saw Dan's covers I was blown away, I thought they were simply BAD ASS.

I have a D30 sitting in the garage just waiting to go on my HP30, however I think I am going to have to step up to the countersunk version of it and a matchin 8.8 cover for my Heep when the time comes, I will probably use the D30 cover I have here as a giveaway at an event I am sponsoring in May.

Anyway, even before I became a dealer for RSS I was a believer in their products, you simply can't go wrong with their covers.

Dirk

are out the door, and thanks Dirk!

Sweet, thanks my friend.

Talk about service. MOST of everything I have ordered from Dan has shipped the SAME day, how often does that happen.

Dirk

Sweet, thanks my friend.

Talk about service. MOST of everything I have ordered from Dan has shipped the SAME day, how often does that happen.

Dirk

We have grown at such a tremendous rate over the last 2 1/2 years and it can be a real challenge keeping up with orders. Since Christmas we have taken huge steps to rarely run out of something and that meant adding lots & lots of $$$ to our inventory levels but we did it, I haven't taken a paycheck in a very long time though:eek:......But keep the pressure on, it makes us better! The only real problem is the introduction of new items because of all the attention spent on inventory......Don't worry, lots of new stuff coming down the pike! :smokin:

Damm! Summers not coming, its here, now get building!

Do we get it cheaper than whats on the wes site?? Can I get a price for 14bolt std. cover no drain. Ship to 80003

How about an update on the progress on the cover for an AMC20 (with a fill plug, of course!). Thanks!