Ruffstuff Specialties Differential Covers! - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

Gravel Maker · December 13th, 2007, 02:43 PM

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 .27-.30 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 - Welding. Our covers are all welded INSIDE & OUT, not just what you see, they are all welded by a certified welder in the US and not just any welder but very experienced welders.

#5 - 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.

#6 - Fair priced options that make sense. Our Drainplug is in the most protected area of the cover, not in the first place you hit. It cost's $5, no reason it should cost more.

#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, Hawaii & of course Michigan!

#8 - The GL4X4 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 $110 each so you can see the savings.....

#9 - Variety. We make 11 different covers, we want to be your cover manufacturer! 14 Bolt, D70, D60, D44, D35, D30, Ford 8.8, Chrysler 8.25, Toyota FJ40 /55/ 60, Chrysler 9.25", and the Dodge 9.25!

#10 - Guarantee. Our Differential covers & all of our products have Always had an Unconditional Full Guarantee!

Here is a little example, a D60 and a Ford 8.8

I would like to invite those of you that haven't yet seen our website to take a look at what we have to offer, we don't just make Great Differential Covers, we make ALL the odds and ends to do your rig right!

BTW, we did not invent the differential cover, we just found ways to make them better.......

Gravel Maker · December 13th, 2007, 11:39 PM

Kind of tired of the semi-slander advertising, I think I will just leave it up to him......Our parts can stand alone.

Gravel Maker · December 15th, 2007, 04:25 PM

We were able to ship the D60 & D44 you ordered this morning, $198.40 delivered to Trenton, I am sure your husband will be happy, you should see them Tuesday! Merry Christmas & Happy Festivus!

*********Don't worry, its in code**we're not giving away a secret**********

Gravel Maker · January 31st, 2008, 10:45 PM

So why not something special for Michigan Wheelers.......give me a day or 2 to think of somethingl, check back!

Gravel Maker · April 5th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Things are happening......

Tacker · April 21st, 2008, 08:16 PM

Ordered a 8.8 cover today

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Gravel Maker · April 22nd, 2008, 04:55 PM

Shipped!

Gravel Maker · May 15th, 2008, 01:43 PM

3/8" thick, the only way to go when you don't want to have to think about it!

Gravel Maker · June 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM

the 14 Bolt High capacity Diff Cover, adds another quart of cooling capacity!

Same price as our standard 14 Bolt Differential Cover!

Gravel Maker · October 4th, 2011, 11:53 AM

Digging way back!

We make 10 different Diff Covers now and they are time tested to be the best!

Gravel Maker · October 11th, 2011, 03:45 AM

Nothing wrong with the best ;)

Gravel Maker · October 20th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Over 9,000 out there in use!

Gravel Maker · October 25th, 2011, 12:52 PM

Thanks for using these, nothing wrong with severe strength!

Gravel Maker · October 26th, 2011, 02:20 PM

Just an FYI, we just ran out of Ford 8.8 covers. We will have them back in stock in about 5 days.

Gravel Maker · October 28th, 2011, 01:44 PM

Time to get one coming your way!

Gravel Maker · November 10th, 2011, 10:05 PM

Time to get that Festivus list started ;)

gnrhaze · November 17th, 2011, 05:55 PM

Just an FYI, we just ran out of Ford 8.8 covers. We will have them back in stock in about 5 days.

Dan,

Ordered a cover and 8.8 install kit going on 3 weeks ago. Kit came in Monday looks great. What is the real scoop on when the cover will go out? Gotten two different answers when I called. Never got an answer to my email.

It amazing how fast USPS moves those if it fits it ships boxes.

Gravel Maker · November 17th, 2011, 07:30 PM

Well we SHOULD have had them back in stock in about 5 days but either Garett or I missed that they didn't show up. I made a call to the laser cutter Monday and we got them yesterday. Rich welded up about 20 of them today and the machinist is surfacing them this evening so it should fly tommorrow.

We have them all back in stock, actually about 275 welded up right now...

gnrhaze · November 17th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Ok, that means I won't see it by the weekend but, more like Monday.

Thanks for replying.

gnrhaze · November 18th, 2011, 05:04 PM

Dan,

If the reset of order 8140 hit the out door today could I get a tracking #. Didn't see one in my in box.

October 11th, 2011, 03:45 AM	#11
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Nothing wrong with the best ;) __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

October 20th, 2011, 03:43 PM	#12
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Over 9,000 out there in use! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

October 25th, 2011, 12:52 PM	#13
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Thanks for using these, nothing wrong with severe strength! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

October 26th, 2011, 02:20 PM	#14
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Just an FYI, we just ran out of Ford 8.8 covers. We will have them back in stock in about 5 days. __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

October 28th, 2011, 01:44 PM	#15
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Time to get one coming your way! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

December 13th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#1
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Ruffstuff Specialties Differential Covers! 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 .27-.30 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 - Welding. Our covers are all welded INSIDE & OUT, not just what you see, they are all welded by a certified welder in the US and not just any welder but very experienced welders. #5 - 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. #6 - Fair priced options that make sense. Our Drainplug is in the most protected area of the cover, not in the first place you hit. It cost's $5, no reason it should cost more. #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, Hawaii & of course Michigan! #8 - The GL4X4 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 $110 each so you can see the savings..... #9 - Variety. We make 11 different covers, we want to be your cover manufacturer! 14 Bolt, D70, D60, D44, D35, D30, Ford 8.8, Chrysler 8.25, Toyota FJ40 /55/ 60, Chrysler 9.25", and the Dodge 9.25! #10 - Guarantee. Our Differential covers & all of our products have Always had an Unconditional Full Guarantee! Here is a little example, a D60 and a Ford 8.8 I would like to invite those of you that haven't yet seen our website to take a look at what we have to offer, we don't just make Great Differential Covers, we make ALL the odds and ends to do your rig right! BTW, we did not invent the differential cover, we just found ways to make them better....... __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard! Last edited by Gravel Maker; October 5th, 2011 at 11:21 AM.

December 13th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#2
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Lat-dee-daa...... Kind of tired of the semi-slander advertising, I think I will just leave it up to him......Our parts can stand alone. __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

December 15th, 2007, 04:25 PM	#3
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	For the woman from Trenton....... We were able to ship the D60 & D44 you ordered this morning, $198.40 delivered to Trenton, I am sure your husband will be happy, you should see them Tuesday! Merry Christmas & Happy Festivus! *******Don't worry, its in codewe're not giving away a secret******** __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!** Last edited by Gravel Maker; December 15th, 2007 at 06:03 PM.

January 31st, 2008, 10:45 PM	#4
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Another month down, January is in the can........ So why not something special for Michigan Wheelers.......give me a day or 2 to think of somethingl, check back! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

April 5th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#5
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Check your mail (Snail Mail)...... Things are happening...... __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

April 22nd, 2008, 04:55 PM	#7
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Thanks! Shipped! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

May 15th, 2008, 01:43 PM	#8
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	The best for the best! 3/8" thick, the only way to go when you don't want to have to think about it! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

June 18th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#9
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Added another one today! the 14 Bolt High capacity Diff Cover, adds another quart of cooling capacity! Same price as our standard 14 Bolt Differential Cover! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

October 4th, 2011, 11:53 AM	#10
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Digging way back! We make 10 different Diff Covers now and they are time tested to be the best! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

November 10th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#16
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Time to get that Festivus list started ;) __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

November 17th, 2011, 05:55 PM	#17
gnrhaze Newbie Join Date: 11-17-11 Location: Madison, al Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Just an FYI, we just ran out of Ford 8.8 covers. We will have them back in stock in about 5 days. Dan, Ordered a cover and 8.8 install kit going on 3 weeks ago. Kit came in Monday looks great. What is the real scoop on when the cover will go out? Gotten two different answers when I called. Never got an answer to my email. It amazing how fast USPS moves those if it fits it ships boxes.

November 17th, 2011, 07:30 PM	#18
Gravel Maker Steel Hauler Join Date: 10-29-07 Location: Sacramento (Rubicon) Ca Posts: 594 iTrader: (6)	Well we SHOULD have had them back in stock in about 5 days but either Garett or I missed that they didn't show up. I made a call to the laser cutter Monday and we got them yesterday. Rich welded up about 20 of them today and the machinist is surfacing them this evening so it should fly tommorrow. We have them all back in stock, actually about 275 welded up right now... __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com 916.600.1945 Your Fabrication Parts Source The New Industry Standard!

November 17th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#19
gnrhaze Newbie Join Date: 11-17-11 Location: Madison, al Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Ok, that means I won't see it by the weekend but, more like Monday. Thanks for replying.

November 18th, 2011, 05:04 PM	#20
gnrhaze Newbie Join Date: 11-17-11 Location: Madison, al Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Dan, If the reset of order 8140 hit the out door today could I get a tracking #. Didn't see one in my in box.