9" protection - need your input on skid plates

[stout22]

I'm afraid that if I keep riding in the rocks like I did this past weekend I'm going to do some serious damage to my 9" differential.
I installed a heavy duty diff cover for my D44 and it is taking a beating but my 9" needs some protection.
I'd like to know your opinions on skid plates/protection for the 9" differential.
Who makes the best?

Thanks

 

[luderchris]

I have/like the one from Duffs. Close fit and maintains good ground clearance. Protects the yoke/joint a bit too.

 

[snipes243]

great lakes pinion guard beefy

 

[68rockcrawler]

I have the one from great lakes offroad too and it has held up very well so far. It seems like it would take quite a beating. Duff's is a nice design.

 

[yjzonie]

BentFab has a very nice 9" pinion guard...

 

[stout22]

Thanks for the info and keep it coming.

I have looked at the Duff's gaurd and like what I see but want to know what other options are out there.

Thanks

 

[stout22]

BentFab has a very nice 9" pinion guard...

Whats the website for BentFab?

 

[blwngsket]

Here's mine. DIY4X $76.05 shipped. It's made out of 1/2" and is super beefy. I included links to the shaving and trussing of the 9" as well.
Sorry for the links. I can't post pic's here.

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60451&postcount=689

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12751&d=1244341036

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9500&d=1213671417

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=49989&postcount=399

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=50892&postcount=443

 

[Apogee]

Ruff Stuff has a 9" pinion guard as well...something like that combined with a good shave and plate kit should get you all squared away. A truss wouldn't hurt if you're pushing some serious ponies and/or plan on beating on it.

 

[68rockcrawler]

That one from Ruff Stuff looks like it would be pretty nice because it appears to be a give a little bit more clearance than the other ones.

 

[Madgyver]

Here's mine. DIY4X $76.05 shipped. It's made out of 1/2" and is super beefy. I included links to the shaving and trussing of the 9" as well.
Sorry for the links. I can't post pic's here.

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60451&postcount=689

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12751&d=1244341036

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9500&d=1213671417

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=49989&postcount=399

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=50892&postcount=443

blwngsket,
i haven't been on the norcal site much, but i have to say that is some nice work done to the rear axle on your rig.
madgyver

 

[stout22]

blwngsket,
i haven't been on the norcal site much, but i have to say that is some nice work done to the rear axle on your rig.
madgyver

X2
That's a serious looking axle!

 

[yjzonie]

Whats the website for BentFab?

www.bentfabaz.com

 

[yjzonie]

Here's mine. DIY4X $76.05 shipped. It's made out of 1/2" and is super beefy. I included links to the shaving and trussing of the 9" as well.
Sorry for the links. I can't post pic's here.

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60451&postcount=689

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12751&d=1244341036

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9500&d=1213671417

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=49989&postcount=399

http://www.norcalbroncos.com/forum/showpost.php?p=50892&postcount=443

I did the same thing to my 9"...Shaved and trussed and now getting the same type of pinoin yoke protector from BentFab

 

[ken75ranger]

I beat my 9 inch flat on rocks. Then just added some 1/4 inch plate on the flat spot. Added a great lakes pinion guard too.

 

[blwngsket]

blwngsket,
i haven't been on the norcal site much, but i have to say that is some nice work done to the rear axle on your rig.
madgyver

Thanks bud. The plate that I added to the bottom after the shave is 1/2" plate. Think I can really beat the snot out of it.