We have been selling these for over 5 years now here and elsewhere on the net, but our website is where you want to be.

This is one of the covers we have given away but it looks so good powdercoated that I think it will be our official advertising cover! Next to it is a sample of the Kit so you can really see how thick they are!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_shingydiff.jpghttp://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/products10/normal_d44cover2.jpg

Someone asked me about the added weight? They wanted to know about the added weight of the 3/8" material.....

Well, there are several answers to that question

#1 - It is only 2-4lbs over a 1/4" cover
#2 - It is not Rotating weight
#3 - It is Un-sprung weight
#4 - Possibly the best answer in the era of top heavy vehicles, It is adding weight to the lowest portion of your vehicle!

Plus the peace of mind knowing you have the strongest cover made out there protecting your gears and lockers.....

Our diff Covers pretty much speak for themselves. But here are a few important points to consider when purchasing a differential cover......

#1 - Real Thickness before you start paying more for additional thickness. Our Covers are ALL 3/8" thick at no extra cost to you. No other manufacturer uses 3/8" plate.

#2 - Materials they are made of. ALL of our covers are made of A50 (536) plate steel, it costs' about .07-.10 more per pound but the additional strength is worth it.

#3 - Fill plug placement. We put the fill plug in the area you want it to be so you can easily check the fluid level. It is above the stock plug position but not so high so as to allow overfilling. Overfilling will just blow out seals, don't do it!

#4 - Finish Machining. We all know that when steel is heated it moves, there is no changing that no matter how well it is jigged. We ALWAYS machine our covers flat after welding. No other manufacturer does this and Any Welder with any experience can tell you that steel moves no matter how well it is tied down!

#5 - Welding. 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 it to insure absolute strength. Remember, any welder can have a bad day so welded twice makes way too much sense to not do.

#6 - Fair priced options that make sense. Our Drainplug is in the most protected area of the cover, not in the bottom of the ring which is the first place you hit. It cost's $5, no reason it should cost more. The Countersunk holes are only $10 and come with the special bolts. And at 3/8" thick we don't have to add anymore to get a bombproof cover!

#7 - Shipping Cost to you is $11.50 for 1 but we can ship 2 for the same cost, that is for anywhere in the US & Territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Alaska! We ship about 10 a week to Canada for $23 each.....

#8 - The PBB10 10% discount. It just makes a good deal better. Use it on anything we make except for beadlocks, they are a screaming deal already! And our covers start at $100 each so you can see the savings.....We give this discount so we can find out where our sales are coming from, it only makes sense to know, those that don't use it found us through Google and that helps us keep YOUR price low!

#9 - Variety. We make 10 different covers and are adding more all the time, we want to be your cover manufacturer! 14 Bolt, D70, D60, D44, D35, D30, Ford 8.8, Chrysler 8.25, Ford Sterling, Dodge 9.25 are available now, lots more still on the design table!

#10 - Guarantee. Our Differential covers & all of our products have Always had an Unconditional Full Guarantee! We don't have to say no BS, there isn't any.....

#11 - Fit. Our covers fit every stock steering assembly made and we have not run into an aftermarket setup it dosen't fit either. Our covers are made to fit very close to stock specs to retain their positive oiling qualities.

All of the Diff Rings can be purchased separately also.

Here's a pic of one with countersunk holes and a safe drainplug, keep in mind "safe" is a relative thing.....However this is the safest place and we give you a couple of extra for when they do get bashed!
http://ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/d3drain.jpg
That one is a D30, 3/8" Cap & 1/2" Ring!

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?

just wasn't in the pic, we used that pic to really show how thick they are. It's kind of hard to tell when they are welded up.....think beefy!

I am sometimes so busy I can't always doublecheck everything. The website Dif Cover pics Suck bad! Man, it looks like they rusted after the pics were taken:eek: . We will fix them today. Another 1/2 dozen new items today also....

Wouldn't a Front D60 fit a rear D70? I know the gaskets are the same.
Any deal buying 2?

Well, we have priced these very well from the start, more than fair. But, when you apply the pirate discount ($11 each) and save the shipping on 1 ($9.45) because we can fit 2 in a box its a screaming deal, $207.45 delivered for the D60's, $189.45 for 2 D44's......You be the judge on that one.:smokin:

These are top tier stuff.....
http://ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_d44pc.jpg
now you can see the welds and quality.....

I am interested in two of the 60 kits. I have a tig welder to weld these, what would you recommend is the best way to weld them without warping?

How would you like the payment to be made?

Thanks Darren

With a TIG you are going to take some time and lots of wire. We weld them from the inside out. First clean it up good, then position the cover on the ring, then a heavy tack on 4 or 6 corners, then start your weld, inside the cover plate itself, outside the cover plate, then inside the where the cover and ring meet, then the outer surface where the ring and cover meet. Using a TIG you should have no problem with warpage, just low heat and lots of wire. Like any welding operation, clean is one of the keys. We have had no real problem with warpage when welding them with this method. Thanks for your interest.

We cannot keep up with PM kind of sales so all sales are taken from the website and we prefer PaPal for the simplicity. For the discount plug in the code while checking out, it gives you the place to put it in.

had 6 backordered for a few days.....shipping in the morning.

The fill holes for a HP60 and a LP60 are different heights... where is the fill hole located on your differential covers?

However, we can put it wherever you want it, no additional charge....

Watch for them.....6 more over the next 7 weeks.....

Will a d60 fit on ad70 rear? pm me a price in 2 D60 kits shoped to 72202 please!

It does fit, the shorter pinion of the D70 allows the Ring to nest deeper in the housing.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend while I'm working.....

shipping 31 covers this morning.....

I hope it stays under 100 today, we're going to try and get another 100 covers welded and it will be way hot enough! Midmorning and D60's will be back in stock, for a little while.....Demand is pretty good!

Ok, now my shadow can post, I know he has been waiting!

And remember the PBB10 discount!

Turned out only 2 were full, damm gas guy was supposed to leave 6 extra tanks too. Told someone he wasn't aware and didn't have enough on the truck:shaking: . Anyway, 87 was a huge job in itself.....and the weather stayed nice all day, could have been a day in hell:mad3:

Any plans for making a cover for an Eaton rear? As far as I know, no one makes a cover for them so you'd have the market cornered if you decide to do it. I can send you a factory cover if you want to use it as a template.

Any plans for making a cover for an Eaton rear? As far as I know, no one makes a cover for them so you'd have the market cornered if you decide to do it. I can send you a factory cover if you want to use it as a template.
I have not had any real demand for the Eaton's so they would have to go to the rear of the line but if the cover you have is an extra send me your PayPal info and I will give you $20 and $10 for a flat rate box for it.

3 new covers this week, that means tommorrow! Another weld-o-rama!

And Yes, we sell diff rings separately

14 Bolt $42
D60 $37
D44 $31

Not on sale, normal prices, BEFORE the PBB10 discount!

or Friday.....D35, D30, Chrysler 8.25".....8.8 and Fj40/60 next!

We are expanding our line of diff covers and are releasing 2 more every 2-3 weeks, more on the way.....

Wow, that's an amazing price on these things:smokin:

I am on your website now.....:D

You mentioned a "discount code"...what do we put in there to get the discount? Pirate?

Wow, that's an amazing price on these things:smokin:

I am on your website now.....:D

You mentioned a "discount code"...what do we put in there to get the discount? Pirate?

PBB10. Worked for me. :D Thanks Gravel... PM'd you.

These don't cost too much and the discount makes them downright cheap:smokin:. In every way but quality.....

Cool, ordering mine now :)

And I mean after impact with the rock's you broke using these covers!

Any input? I think better than Real Deal, I really just call them diff covers, but lets make them distinctive, Gravel Makers it is.....

Can't wait to get mine and see the shear bulk of these things :)

When I get them on the axle, I'll be sure to get some pics...cause it will still be a little bit of time till they see the trail....I am still in the building stage of the axles.

Any plans for an 8.5" 10 bolt front or 9.5" SF14 rear cover in the future?

Would jump on a SF14 rear one...

Are 3, 4, & 5 in the line, 8.8 and Toyota FJ40/60 first.......but they are coming.

ETA on the 8.8 covers? I need one and a 44 one as well.

But they are looking amazing, talk round!

get 1 now, don't worry, we won't be out.....BUT, we have sold over 200 of these in 60 days......

We are presently 3 days back on D60's but we are welding all weekend so if the PO is open Monday they will ship Monday......Everyone have a great weekend....

Just ordered a couple for customers. We prob couldn't buy em and weld em ourselves for that price!

We are presently 3 days back on D60's but we are welding all weekend so if the PO is open Monday they will ship Monday......Everyone have a great weekend....

Does that mean I can expect mine soon? :D (Order #411)

Nevermind....musta left work on Friday before it arrived. Thing is heavy! Nice quality welds. Thanks Dan.

Does that mean I can expect mine soon? :D (Order #411)

Nevermind....musta left work on Friday before it arrived. Thing is heavy! Nice quality welds. Thanks Dan.

Yeah, they look beefy online but when you actually HOLD ONE it's a whole new meaning to the word "BEEFY". The weight, design, and weld scream strength :eek:

Thanks for the support guys! It is nice to hear when someone likes something you make.

But bad news, I took my son down the Colorado river in Grand Canyon for 2 weeks and before we left I made sure we had plenty of covers in stock but the D60's are selling so fast we are now down 5-6 days on D60's, we are fine on the others but bending and welding as fast as we can on the D60's.

BTW, after 65 GC trips I finally flipped in a little pissant rapid without even a proper name, 234 mile, oh the power of big water! And now my son wants to put down the Mig gun and be a boatman.....can't say I blame him.....:p

:( Our first run of D30, D35, and Chrysler 8.25" covers sold through too, and my computer guy can't find the pics we took! They will be back in stock Friday and we will have new pics for them too! We did a little design change on them to make them both stronger and easier to manufacture. The ring is now 1/2" thick, it was a real challenge to make the cover 3/8" thick and clear the guts and the bolts so we went big and now a 1/2" ring is the word! Now we all know that a D35 or a D30 is not a monster axle but not everyone has $6000 to spend on their axles either so this will give you the protection you need when you start out.....and I don't think you will have a problem reselling it when you move up either! :smokin:

any plans for Sterling 10.5/ 10.25?

any plans for Sterling 10.5/ 10.25?
I have had a few people ask and we have added them to the list but to be honest the Sterling is pretty far down the list, we really need to finish up all the rest first. 6 Different covers so far, 9 to go.....

When we make a 1 piece cover it really isn't as easy as it might seem. We went through 12 prototypes on the D35 before we got that right, 14 hours on Cad for the 14 Bolt before we could even try and bend the first of 7 test covers before it was perfect. Anyway, you get the idea, we are pretty hard pressed to work on more than 2-3 at a time and it usually takes us about a month of test and try again before we're done.

But the Sterling is on the list, it will definately be a small production run and the cost will be a little higher because of the low demand but we will make them, probable cost will be about $130 and timing about 3 months out.

Our scheduling is Landcruiser and 8.8 this month, 10 and 12 Bolt and the D44 Aluminum next month, 14 Bolt SF and Dodge 9.25 the next, and then we will have a little cover breathing room to do the Sterlings.

A couple of my competitors do make them I believe if you need them sooner but ours will continue the line of 3/8" throughout.

Thanks for the quick reply, I have a mag-hytec on there now so I can probably wait...


Thanks!

How much for the D30 cover?

It is a little more expensive than we we're shooting for but we had to make it much stronger than anyone would ever need just to be able to make it in .375" plate. The center on a D30 is pretty small and Dana had to use every milimeter of the space to fit it in so to use .375" as the cover material we had to use a .5" thick ring to get the room we needed and be able to clear the tie rods and internals, that has kept the cost higher than our $90 target, however, this cover is bombproof to protect your investment and strengthen your axle. The new pics will be up either this afternoon ar in the morning.

Check out the General 4X4 Tech section.....

I have had a few people ask and we have added them to the list but to be honest the Sterling is pretty far down the list, we really need to finish up all the rest first. 6 Different covers so far, 9 to go.....
well I heard tons of great stuff From Rockslut, and I'd love to go with a local guy. I'll have to run the stocker for now, just have to weld some flat bar to my stock Sterling cover. Let me know thanks :beer: :beer: :beer:

well I heard tons of great stuff From Rockslut, and I'd love to go with a local guy. I'll have to run the stocker for now, just have to weld some flat bar to my stock Sterling cover. Let me know thanks :beer: :beer: :beer:
Still a couple of months off, tell him to give me a call, I have some of the things he needs for his buggy.

Still a couple of months off, tell him to give me a call, I have some of the things he needs for his buggy.
Will do Dan, I'll keep checking back in, Ryan

How long till the 8.8 cover is ready? I need it by next week or do I need to look elsewhere for a cover to replace my leaking one.

the week after, likely, next week likely not, sorry, maybe a $10 junk yard cover in the mean time?

Check out the 4x4 tech section for the raffle.....

I will take 2 for a dana 44 if the bolt pattern is the same for a 10 bolt? i think they are, but not quite sure?

I will take 2 for a dana 44 if the bolt pattern is the same for a 10 bolt? i think they are, but not quite sure?
I'm not quite sure if I understood any of that Brian? Maybe I am just slow....

Less than 2 weeks for full production......as of now we make the 14 Bolt FF, D60, D44, D35, D30, & Chrysler 8.25......Toyota fj40/60 & Ford 8.8 on the way.....And these are stupid strong!

However, we can put it wherever you want it, no additional charge....
Emailed about my 2 high pinion covers...

.....

We are staying neck and neck on everything, however we had a real run on D44's and will be 2 days back come tommorrow....We are now welding covers 4 days a week.....

I need a sterling and a LC cover dan.

Plus some tabs for my coilovers..

Looks like buisness is good!!!

Mace

I need a sterling and a LC cover dan.

Plus some tabs for my coilovers..

Looks like buisness is good!!!

Mace
The Sterling is going to be at least 2 months away Jason, the LC covers are in production as we speak, should be available late next week. We won't sell them until we have them ready.

Any word on those Eaton covers? I'd pick one up... I also have a spare cover if you need to make a template.

Any word on those Eaton covers? I'd pick one up... I also have a spare cover if you need to make a template.
Give me a call on the Eaton.....nice avitar

Getting hot again, I think we are creating global warming with welding all of these covers! Still love that Avitar!

It is a monster cover......watch for it by next Friday......might just have the 8.8 by then too!

Sent you a PM about the dana 30 cover

Sent you a PM about the dana 30 cover
Replied.

The question was do we sell a D30 in kit form?

I have been debating whether or not to do so, you see the materials are more expensive than the D44 and it would have to be $4 higher in price for the D30 all because of the 1/2" ring. I have decide that we will sell it in kit form also, the Kit price will be $72. It is actually less expensive for us to weld though and that is why we can sell the completed covers for the same price.

Welding more covers comes first!

Dodge 9.25" too, give us a few weeks!

See this last post! 10 & 12 bolt work has begun!

We aren't a huge shop with 50 people running around and we don't make 50 things at the same time, Diff Covers are a time consuming process, multiple prototypes, and more than a few dollars go into every new model we produce. So when we make one we make the best one made! Sure, thats an opinion, and yes, everyone is entitled to their own opinion too, but the thanks we keep getting tell us we are doing something right!

I think we will keep doing things the RuffStuff way!

Dan, havn't seen the replacement covers yet, hope they come in this week...

Or a notice to pick up from the PO?

FYI.....There was nothing wrong with the 2 D60 covers we sent Mike, but we sent standard pinion and he wanted High pinion, we sent 2 High pinion covers, let him keep the 2 standard until he received the replacements, and gave him $35 for his time to ship them back in a $9.45 USPS flat rate box.....


And sorry for the delay in responding, after I left the wharehouse my son and I went out to dinner and then saw the pirate movie, crappy ending but good up to then...


Dan, havn't seen the replacement covers yet, hope they come in this week...

I hate insurance claims.....

They were on the doorstep when I got home yesterday. Everyone can drop the ball, what seperates vendors is how they deal with it, and your service has been exceptional.

ETA on the 8.8 covers?

We should have made them in one of the earlier batches, they really have an easy shape to pattern, only 3 prototypes before we got them right....Best yet! The D30 was the hardest, FJ40 was a close second.....

And another weekend welding.....we are pounding these out to keep up with demand.....And you can't rush welding these, just keep on welding, day and night!

Lost the circuit box though, nearly had a fire, way too hot!

They wanted to know about the added weight of the 3/8" material.....

Well, there are several answers to that question

#1 - It is only 2-4lbs over a 1/4" cover
#2 - It is not Rotating weight
#3 - It is Un-sprung weight
#4 - Possibly the best answer in the era of top heavy vehicles, It is adding weight to the lowest portion of your vehicle!

Plus the peace of mind knowing you have one of the strongest, if not the strongest cover made out there protecting your gears and lockers.....

ETA on the 8.8 covers?

yea whast the code and will you be making these for d30 and D 35S
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PEACE

That will get you a 10% discount on anything we make, anything!

And we already do make the D30 & D35 covers, they are a little different, a little stronger! To make them with a 3/8" thick cover we had to make the ring 1/2" thick! Pretty much Monster.....Talk about tough!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/images/images_big/d30cover.jpg

Kind of a good way to protect your investment!

Dan, did you get those 2 back yet?

Dan, did you get those 2 back yet?

Thanks for wrapping them so well, they made it fine. Give us some pics when you get the HP's on.

That will get you a 10% discount on anything we make, anything!

And we already do make the D30 & D35 covers, they are a little different, a little stronger! To make them with a 3/8" thick cover we had to make the ring 1/2" thick! Pretty much Monster.....Talk about tough!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/images/images_big/d30cover.jpg

Kind of a good way to protect your investment!


How's that treat you?

We do make alot of covers and are just reaching the 500 sold level! Send us your pics of them in use!

Can you pick up if local?

Can you pick up if local?


I still live in Folsom so we are only 5 miles apart, the shop and wharehouse is in Grass Valley but I can bring the ones you need home.....

Had a big run on them but there back!

Check out the first post....

Does the 14 bolt cover have a drain bolt?

Do you have that in stock as well as the caliper brackets for it too?

Does the 14 bolt cover have a drain bolt?

Do you have that in stock as well as the caliper brackets for it too?

And yes, they are in stock, so are the caliper brackets, and yes, we will ship to Alaska for that price.....

We do not put a drain plug in these because anywhere in the drain area is a bad choice, rocks will either immediately make it unusable, or they will open it for you. Think about drain plugs and the problems we have with them in the rocks.

Yes, we only offer 1 model, a 3/8" thick one. I think it covers all the bases.

We sold a ton of D60's this week and just an update for you with new orders, we are down 3-4 days for D60 delivery, all the rest are in stock and ready to go...

Are you able to powdercoat a 14 bolt cover if a buy for extra cash?

Are you able to powdercoat a 14 bolt cover if a buy for extra cash?

It is pretty expensive for just 1, very cheap for alot of them. We can do 1 for $45 extra but i hope you like black, give me a call about color choices. You can call anytime up to about 10pm pacific time.

I'm wondering about my covers I purchased and waiting on. I have a
HPD60 and plainly said it was a D60 when ordering. Do you mount the fill hole in a higher location with a HPD60 vs. a standard D60?

I'm wondering about my covers I purchased and waiting on. I have a
HPD60 and plainly said it was a D60 when ordering. Do you mount the fill hole in a higher location with a HPD60 vs. a standard D60?

Send me an email with your real name and we will weld one with a Higher fill plug, we normally center the plug but with a HP60 we set them 1" higher.

We are very busy keeping up with the demand on all of our covers.....But the D60 and 14 Bolt are definately the highest demand items......Oh well, another weekend spent welding and not wheeling......

Is it worth $5 more to have a drain plug? If I do add them it will be on all of them to keep the price low, any opinions?

Do you have D30 covers in stock?

Have about 35 - D30 covers welded up......

Have about 35 - D30 covers welded up......
Sweet, on my way to place an order. :D

damn california tax :mad3:

Looking forward to receiving it. PBB10 worked great, thanks !

Looking forward to receiving it. PBB10 worked great, thanks !

I think you will like it!

We have figured out a very simple way to add a drainplug inexpensively, how many of you want a drainplug for $5 more? Emails are fine.

Drain plugs were the first thing I did to mine. McMaster has magnetic NPT plugs for a couple of bucks too... I added these to the fill and drains.

Drain plugs were the first thing I did to mine. McMaster has magnetic NPT plugs for a couple of bucks too... I added these to the fill and drains.

If you want one give me a call, we will add it for $5.....can't beat that!

I will answer all PM's and email Monday morning......Have a great weekend!

I will answer all PM's and email Monday morning......Have a great weekend!


All caught up! Thanks for all the weekend orders, you would think we were having a sale of something! We don't have many sales, our normal prices can speak for themselves.....

We have been making these for 6 months now, yesterday we sold number 500! Remember, these have the same guarantee as all of our products, you break it, we bought it!

We have been making these for 6 months now, yesterday we sold number 500! Remember, these have the same guarantee as all of our products, you break it, we bought it!

I have had a few questions about this, we have always had a forever guarantee, just like everything else we sell.....

You may not have noticed we have lowered our prices for them. We have been getting a very serious demand for them and quantities like these allow us to lower the prices. We still are selling mostly Kits to shops but fully welded covers are catching up.....

This is one of the covers we gave away but it looks so good powdercoated that I think it will be our official advertising cover! Next to it is a sample of the Kit so you can really see how thick they are! And we have always had an Unconditional Guarantee on these and ALL of our products!
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_shingydiff.jpghttp://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/products10/normal_d44cover2.jpg

We only make these in a 3/8" thick model, it only costs' us $2 more than if we made it out of 1/4" so why bother with 1/4" at all? We also make these exclusively from A50 Plate, it is a very dense Steel and again, it isn't really that much more to make them that way so why not? I think they were originally designed by someone from the Henry Ford or Daimler era, we just improved them by making them out of 3/8" plate. We do not put a drain plug in these because anywhere in the drain area is a bad choice, rocks will either immediately make it unusable, or they will open it for you. Think about drain plugs and the problems we have with them in the rocks.

Someone asked me about the added weight? They wanted to know about the added weight of the 3/8" material.....

Well, there are several answers to that question

#1 - It is only 2-4lbs over a 1/4" cover
#2 - It is not Rotating weight
#3 - It is Un-sprung weight
#4 - Possibly the best answer in the era of top heavy vehicles, It is adding weight to the lowest portion of your vehicle!

Plus the peace of mind knowing you have one of the strongest, if not the strongest cover made out there protecting your gears and lockers.....

The new prices are:

Dana 44 Welded, $100, Kit $65
Dana 60 Welded, $110, Kit $79
14 Bolt Welded, $120, Kit $87

All of the Diff Rings can be purchased separately also.

We are adding 6 more covers to the lineup in the next 2 months and another 6 over the next 6 months so if we don't make yours yet keep checking back.

OH! Did I forget to mention that the PBB10 10% discount is good on these and anything we sell? My bad :smokin: , and that shipping for 2 is only $9.45 because we can fit 2 in a USPS Flat Rate Box!:D

http://www.ih8mud.com/ads/ruffstuff_full_banner_web.gif Death Valley Sunset at 120 degrees, amazing view!

These are THE covers to have!

What more do you want?

Hey just want to say thanks! Just got mine all painted up and installed. Look and fit perfect! Crazy beefy!

-Dave

And now I have your email for that thing we were talking about......I think I will make them.

Is it worth $5 more to have a drain plug? If I do add them it will be on all of them to keep the price low, any opinions?


And only $5 for each, they are very inexpensive to do.....

And with an Unconditional Guarantee go ahead and try! All of our products have an Unconditional Guarantee, Everything!

Hey Dan,
My giveaway schwag came in today, awesome quality and cleanly cut brackets.. BEEFY

Thanks,
Robert

Hey Dan,
My giveaway schwag came in today, awesome quality and cleanly cut brackets.. BEEFY

Thanks,
Robert

Good to hear!

With as many as we have sold there have to be hundreds of pics!

We want to see 'em

here's a little write up I did on my clubs website. Can't wait to go wheelin again and make some gravel :D

http://www.thisdysfunctional.org/forum/showthread.php?p=106737#post106737

the old
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264658&stc=1&d=1159056902

the new fully welded
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264659&stc=1&d=1159056902

the gold plated bling :flipoff2:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264660&stc=1&d=1159056902

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264661&stc=1&d=1159056902

here's a little write up I did on my clubs website. Can't wait to go wheelin again and make some gravel :D

http://www.thisdysfunctional.org/forum/showthread.php?p=106737#post106737

the old
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264658&stc=1&d=1159056902

the new fully welded
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264659&stc=1&d=1159056902

the gold plated bling :flipoff2:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264660&stc=1&d=1159056902

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=264661&stc=1&d=1159056902


I was not sure it would get to "Danger Ranger" through the mail, thats what heavy insurance is for......Its actually designed for a fill weld rather than a grind to fit, I thinking you didn't get that message through Brad.....brad has done a bunch of them now.

I was not sure it would get to "Danger Ranger" through the mail, thats what heavy insurance is for......Its actually designed for a fill weld rather than a grind to fit, I thinking you didn't get that message through Brad.....brad has done a bunch of them now.

haha I laughed when I saw that... still made it, even with the wrong zip code :eek:

Crap I didn't even think about it, I just ground on it to make it fit the ring for better weld fit-up. Looks like I screwed the pooch too... I just went and checked. The ring gear already cut two grooves on the inside of the cover :(

So, the fawk up fairy skull fawks me again... guess I'll have to make a spacer :banghead:

haha I laughed when I saw that... still made it, even with the wrong zip code :eek:

Crap I didn't even think about it, I just ground on it to make it fit the ring for better weld fit-up. Looks like I screwed the pooch too... I just went and checked. The ring gear already cut two grooves on the inside of the cover :(

So, the fawk up fairy skull fawks me again... guess I'll have to make a spacer :banghead:

It was worth it to see just what you can mail.....Tell Brad to get your Zip right!

haha I laughed when I saw that... still made it, even with the wrong zip code :eek:

Crap I didn't even think about it, I just ground on it to make it fit the ring for better weld fit-up. Looks like I screwed the pooch too... I just went and checked. The ring gear already cut two grooves on the inside of the cover :(

So, the fawk up fairy skull fawks me again... guess I'll have to make a spacer :banghead:


And thanks for letting us do our part with the donations, its' the least we can do.:D

Yep, good talking with you! Thanks again Dan!!! I just sent you an email with my "correct" mailing info :D

Yep, good talking with you! Thanks again Dan!!! I just sent you an email with my "correct" mailing info :D

Sign me up for next years Cantina too, we will give alot for this cause!

Yes, it cost's us alot to make them when we don't have orders for them but that is the only way we can ship them as soon as we get the order. We try and have at least 25 of each in stock, however when we come out with new ones it may be a month before we figure out how well they will sell, right now we are having trouble keeping up with the Chrysler 8.25" covers, we have sold over 50 of them already, I had no idea they would take off like that.

Anyway, we will continue to keep up our policy of everything in stock, we are with it about 95% of the time but every now and then.....we finally got a grip on how many of the 3 Legged links we need to keep on hand (alot!) and we will get it right on the 8.25's too.

Thanks for the business, think Strength, Quality, & Value.....

Any plans for a Dodge 9.25" cover?

Any plans for a Dodge 9.25" cover?

10 & 12 Bolt & 9.25"

With new covers available.....!

We now offer 8 different Diff covers!

Another 3 covers in the next 3-5 weeks.......We are going to make them all!:cool2:

We're making a "Dent" in our competition.....you can see the others prices falling. Ruffstuff = Strength, Quality, & Value

please compare.....your turn richard....

Your up Richard!

Your up Richard!

I need a couple of more welders in our area, anyone out there?

Going to be 80 here, but I have heard many reports of snow around the country.....we need snow to keep it cool while welding:p

9.25 and both the GM 10 & 12 bolt covers........4-6 weeks......your up Richard!

Big and Bad.......Burly fits too!













Not to be confused with liteweight and girly!:shaking:

Do these include longer bolts?? I do not see that listed here or your web site, so I'll guess no. I will be buying an 8.8 cover.

Do these include longer bolts?? I do not see that listed here or your web site, so I'll guess no. I will be buying an 8.8 cover.

The countersunk Allen heads can sometimes be a problem to get so we provide them, standard hex heads can be found anywhere for cheap so we do not provide those.

Any thoughts on which to make next? We are working on the Dodge/Chrysler 9.25 and GM 10 & 12 bolts, what should we make next after that?

We are out of the Ford 8.8 for 4-5 days, everything else is in stock, getting low on 14 Bolts and D60's but still have about 20 of each so we shouldn't run out before we bend up more......

hey dan
not trying to be a dick but my covers still arent here
and you havent responded to any of my pms or emails enquiring about them that i sent about a week ago?
so whats up?

hey dan
not trying to be a dick but my covers still arent here
and you havent responded to any of my pms or emails enquiring about them that i sent about a week ago?
so whats up?

Customs seems to dislike them, didn't like "samples". I did respond to the email though? Give me a call.

I think we have hit the nail on the head with these too......

It is a reasonable axle with the right protection.....

Dan, we put a set of your diff covers on our axles...and they are BEEF!!

We will be banging them up at the womens event next weekend!

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/dscf2949%20%28Changed%29.jpg

Very tough built product, we are going to carry:D

Dan, we put a set of your diff covers on our axles...and they are BEEF!!

We will be banging them up at the womens event next weekend!

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/dscf2949%20%28Changed%29.jpg

Very tough built product, we are going to carry:D


Never thought of Pink powdercoat, Pink never looked better! Good Luck this season.

Only the best for you? I think so!

hey dan
my covers just came in
they look great
cant wait to beat on them :)

hey dan
my covers just came in
they look great
cant wait to beat on them :)

I hope I get the others back from Canadian customs, I think I am being investigated......Samples may not have been the best way to ship them.....

Dan - thanks again for a quality product and great service!

For everyone else -

I ordered a D60 cover kit (I was gonna weld it up) and asked on the order if I could get it with the countersunk holes too. Not two minutes after completing the order, my phone rings and I get a message from Dan saying that since the countersink drilling is done after the welding (to clearance around the holes properly) they can't ship the weld-it-yourself kits like that. No big deal, and it shipped out minutes after that. I called Dan back and he took the time to go over which countersink bit to buy and which bolts etc if I decided to do it myself, and also gave some advice on how position the pieces for best clearance when welding.

The kit arrived 4 days later, all the pieces went together great, and I think it makes a great addition to the front 60 I'm building. Especially once I finish bracing the hydro ram mount and get the real tie rod in place. :smokin:

http://www.phatserver.net/~chris/XJbuild/110206/normal1.JPG

Thanks again - can't wait to beat the living shit out of it!

Dan - thanks again for a quality product and great service!

For everyone else -

I ordered a D60 cover kit (I was gonna weld it up) and asked on the order if I could get it with the countersunk holes too. Not two minutes after completing the order, my phone rings and I get a message from Dan saying that since the countersink drilling is done after the welding (to clearance around the holes properly) they can't ship the weld-it-yourself kits like that. No big deal, and it shipped out minutes after that. I called Dan back and he took the time to go over which countersink bit to buy and which bolts etc if I decided to do it myself, and also gave some advice on how position the pieces for best clearance when welding.

The kit arrived 4 days later, all the pieces went together great, and I think it makes a great addition to the front 60 I'm building. Especially once I finish bracing the hydro ram mount and get the real tie rod in place. :smokin:

http://www.phatserver.net/~chris/XJbuild/110206/normal1.JPG

Thanks again - can't wait to beat the living shit out of it!

That is what I would call a Truss! That axle isn't going anywhere anytime soon! Good looking cover too!

orered one for my 8.8 cant wait

You guys are responsible for the continued success of Ruffstuff Specialties! We do appreciate your support with a discount everyday, always remember the PBB10 discount code for an additional 10% off your order for anything and everything!:D

I think he's waiting for me to post! Batter up!

Got about 160 covers sitting on the bench right now, going to be a long weekend......

Back to the fire today.......need to finish another 100 this weekend!

Got the covers the other day they look like they'll work perfect, super beefy, nice work, thanks. :D

Got the covers the other day they look like they'll work perfect, super beefy, nice work, thanks. :D

Same Great prices everyday!

Strength, Quality, Value......need I say more?

At 3/8" thick you need nothing else.......BTW, thats 10 months Richard!

And these are Not Cast Iron, they are all A50 Plate Steel, be sure to make that distinction.....there are most definately differences.

Sometimes its just an attitude.....

Dan, we put a set of your diff covers on our axles...and they are BEEF!!

We will be banging them up at the womens event next weekend!

http://hbrk4x4.com/albums/userpics/10001/dscf2949%20%28Changed%29.jpg

Very tough built product, we are going to carry:D


I think the 5th or 6th Comp Rig......but the first Pink one!

For you or her/you.....

Spending on everyone else this holiday it makes it a little easier to buy 1 for yourself.....And because you need one!

I just received my 8.8 cover on Friday. It is crazy how you guys fold that thing up all out of one piece (minus the ring). I knew is was going to be bombproof, but it is better than expected....Thanks

Its always nice to hear.....

There are some pretty good Plate steel covers out there, most of the companies make a pretty good cover from what I've been told. However, 3/8" covers are pretty hard to find.......as a matter of fact there is still only 1, Ours, as far as we can find.......let me know if I am wrong.....

Thats the way we see it!

A ton of 8.8's and D60's......Is everyone getting a Diff Cover for Festivus? 11 Yesterday and 19 the day before.......It's a Diff Cover Christmas!

At least until Festivus, Sunday too!

Dan,

I placed an order on Nov 20, #1094

You said it should have shipped out on the following day but I haven't gotten anything.

I asked for a tracking # twice and haven't received one yet.

Can you please get back to me.

Thanks

to your email address......this shipped USPS Flat Rate but I did insure it.....when we spoke you told me it was a D60 which we keep in stock everyday, when I saw the ticket it was a HP D60 which we make to order due to low demand.....that added 2 days to the order and pushed us right into Thanksgiving.

However, I am certainly sorry for any delay involved on our part.

No problem, I understand the delay now that you explained it.

Your right the tracking # for USPS doesn't do much.

Thanks for getting back to me, I will let you know if it comes in early this week.

hey, whats the word on chrysler 9.25" covers? I want one, now.... PM me

Their being developed, the FJ40 cover delayed us quite a bit......The Dodge 9.25 is in the next batch of 4 we are making......Stay tuned.

But development of new ones takes time, sometimes too much time, but we have to keep pounding away to get them just right.....

I will try and give it a little push.....

I recieved my 8.8 cover last night. This thing is stout. I have not had the chance to install it yet but I will get pics once I do. Thanks!!

The 8.8 is definately the coolest looking so far, they all are strong as hell but it just looks cool!:smokin:

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/images/Catalog%208.8%20shot.JPG

And that makes you cool! Well, maybe.....:D

I am looking for a few test subjects on various sites......

Right here!!! I'll test that AMC 20 cover, done yet?:D

Right here!!! I'll test that AMC 20 cover, done yet?:D

But you are close aren't you, extra points.....:shaking:

they are not on Pirate but I am looking for a couple of volunteers to test new covers.......find'em

We will not make the holiday for it though.....

Right now we have in stock Quite a few Diff covers for holiday delivery, Delivery however is always the question before Festivus......

Presently we have:

21 - 14 Bolt Covers
26 - D60
19 - D44
27 - 8.8
13 - Chrysler 8.25
17 - D30
12 - D35

These are in stock and ready to go out the door, we have many 8.8, 8.25, & 14 bolt kits, the rest we are very low on so if one of these is what you gotta have get moving, we will not have more of any cover untill it is too late to ship.

Our goal is always to have 40 of each ready to ship on hand but with the holidays upon us our inventory levels change very quickly.

Arriving on time with the rush is questionable though, we could print up a nice certificate about what they are going to get if you wish......

Any chance of Sterling 10.50 covers being available soon?

Any chance of Sterling 10.50 covers being available soon?


But still a ways off I'm afraid, I will make them but I have to make others first.

We ran a 40 hour stretch of prep, pack, & ship yesterday. I slept for 3 hours on a shelf in the wharehouse.....here's the third PO shipping of the day yesterday.....

http://ruffstuffspecialties.com:2095/dan+ruffstuffspecialties.com/neomail.pl?

and UPS had another 14 and 26 to fedex!

Now is the time to buy for yourself!

It just might be.....no shaking the box!

And I only worked 6 hours on Christmas!

They say no rest for the wicked, I don't have the time to be wicked!

Any word on the AMC 20 cover? I'm ready to spend money.:D

Any word on the AMC 20 cover? I'm ready to spend money.:D


Round covers are a particular challenge.

Of course we're working.....

We will be out of D60 kits for a week or so, have covers, no kits. We will be back in stock on D44's Friday.....Have plenty of 14's, 8.8's, D30's, 8.25's, & D35's.......

You guys really pounded us on the covers for Festivus gifts......almost half of the cover sales in December were to women.....

5 New covers over the next 2 months, starting in about a week......

Is it necessary? I can't really answer that question for you but I can say that before you have covers 3/8" thick there is always in the back of your mind the thought "watch out for that rock", with covers this strong that thought goes away......Having the added strength adds confidence and you perform better.

Some people do a double take when they pick one up, you should.....they are what defines BEEF!

I Love this cover! I bought the kit and welded it myself, what a time saver...
Thanks again.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/jeepgif/14bdiffcover026.jpg

The welds I can see look great!

Thanks,
I was very happy to see that NO grinding was required before I started my welds. Just hit it and quit it... Done!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/jeepgif/14bdiffcover028.jpg

Now go out and scratch it up!

Here is mine installed on my 8.8, I still need to throw some paint on it. I will break the pumpking before breaking this cover. Thanks!!

Thanks for posting them.....

Seemed like a nice thing to do! No change in price.....Pics in a few days....

Dropped a diff cover on it!:(

I will try and take a pic today.....

I got mine, and welded her up, I trimmed the edges and sat the cover down as low as I could without hitting the ring gear for more tie-rod clearance, then spent 10 min with a 120 grit flap disc making the cover silky smooth. It should be good, I cant wait to get painted green and the 60 in the truck! :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/Ignerence/60C4.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/Ignerence/60C1.jpg

Purchased two last week for Dana 44's.
Made an account and says that my sale is pending but verified from PayPal. No tracking number though, am I missing something?

Purchased two last week for Dana 44's.
Made an account and says that my sale is pending but verified from PayPal. No tracking number though, am I missing something?

We don't send Tracking numbers because our software is not compatable with the PO software (we are in the process of changing ours) and Fedex & ups charge too much for the weight. However, we have tracking numbers if something is lost......Give me a call when you get a chance.

Especially Diff Covers and Beadlocks with the new pricing! When you call my mailbox may be full, it fills up very early in the morning and I fight to catch up to it all day! But, as long as you call I will call you back.....But, you can place your orders directly over the internet also.....

Our sales numbers tell me we are #1 on this and any list!

We have been getting ready to move to a larger space (Again!) all this week so buy these today so we don't have to move them! We are going to try and get it all done Sunday if it dosen't snow!

These are in big demand, don't believe everything you read.....

We are working on 6 more covers, some are easier than others......none are easy to develop......keep watching.

Getting busy like christmas again, is everyones birthday in February?

Getting busy like christmas again, is everyones birthday in February?

Must be tax return time... Placing an order as I type this.

M20 jeep covers yet ?
Thanks,

M20 jeep covers yet ?
Thanks,


The basic design we are working on is very difficult to make in 3/8" so we are trying it a couple of different ways to see if we can do it easier. If it is easier to make, it is cheaper to sell.....

I don't suppose you make a cover for a sterling 10.25?

Thanks Jim

Awesome looking covers

I don't suppose you make a cover for a sterling 10.25?

Thanks Jim

Awesome looking covers

They are on the list but not on top yet.....

Busy as hell!

Thanks Anyway,
I'll keep checking with you from time to time

Jim

Busy as hell!

Cant wait to get mine. :beer:

Hired an internet security guy to check out the website, he said he fixed a couple of loopholes......he fixed them so well nobody could use the site for 4 hours, quality help these days!

136 orders!:eek: I guess we will pack boxes today......

We are getting the new crew up to speed and packing just might take a little less of my time.......might...

cruiser diff cover updates?

Dylan

cruiser diff cover updates?

Dylan

Well, we threw the design out the window and are working on the new style. If only we made wimpy 1/4" covers it would be sooooooo easy.....the round covers are really a bitch in 3/8" but we will not fail, 16 prototypes so far:eek:

This was a record week for covers!:D :D :D We are fighting to keep all the covers in stock, not the easiest thing to do......

Any update on the Model 20 covers. The sun is out, the sky is blue and I'm heading for the hills next weekend:D

Any update on the Model 20 covers. The sun is out, the sky is blue and I'm heading for the hills next weekend:D

we were working on and start over, it just wasn't possible the way we were trying to do it. the new design looks like it will work but of course we are going to have to squeeze them into the schedule and test them with every locker available first.......We shipped 49 covers this week and the production numbers we are doing make adding new covers very challenging.....

Give me the parts, I'll tack that bad boy up and check for fitment with the Detroit and have it all back to you by supper time:D

Give me the parts, I'll tack that bad boy up and check for fitment with the Detroit and have it all back to you by supper time:D


Come by the new shop Curly, I have some work for you.....

Wheres the new shop? I'll bring the heap by for a size up:D

Do you have 44 covers in stock ready to ship? I want one but I would have to have it by the end of the month. Thanks.

Wheres the new shop? I'll bring the heap by for a size up:D

Not too hard to find though.

Do you have 44 covers in stock ready to ship? I want one but I would have to have it by the end of the month. Thanks.

We just got 190 covers back from the machine shop yesterday afternoon so I think we might have 1 or 2 ready for you.....

Sweet. I'll order one up today from your website. Thanks.

We are shipping a ton of these every week.....well, maybe a 1/2 ton!

I need a 14 B cover but I can pick it up.......
LMK where..... O,vale, Sac,?
Thanks

I need a 14 B cover but I can pick it up.......
LMK where..... O,vale, Sac,?
Thanks

Call ahead to make sure we are there.....Won't be there tommorrow between 11 and 4, final BBall game for my 8th graders and they are 9 and 2, playing the other team that has the same record.....

After 7 years of BBall it won't be the same.......anyway, they kicked some serious butt! They beat the other team 68-55, and they were supposed to be good! They beat us last game but we only had 5 kids and 2 of them were sick.....we showed them who is the best this time. But they are off to HS next year and no more team. I think I had a better time than they did and I recommend being a coach to anyone, it is really great watching the kids grow up, I had them from 7 to 14 and it was great!

BTW, Great Monster covers available here!