Anyone installed the Barnes4wd 13 bolt cover with axle in the truck? Wondering how hard to cut extra off when in vehicle. website calls it high clearance shave cover.
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
Barnes 13 bolt cover?
- Thread starter brans87
- Start date
Stomis
Professional Amateur
The bottom of the pumpkin needs to be chopped off no? That would be pretty painful with the rear in the truck...
I have their diff cover installed. Havent shaved the bottom yet. Some slits cut with the cut off wheel, knock 'em off and grind smooth. I dont think its going to be that difficult with the axle under the truck. I heard it gets pretty dusty/dirty though.
just trying to save the $ right now and install it down road, it's doable right? I have access to shop lift 
and have a sawzall.
and have a sawzall.
I've done 2 of those covers now. One was on the ground (cut off pretty easy with a sawzall) and the other on a lift (still with a sawzall). Ground them smooth and painted. Took about 10 min both times. I would recommend a lift, but was really not too bad doing it on the ground.
Ned Kelly
1/2 ton status
I like the idea.
No structural integrity issues with that shave?
Anyone ever heard someone regret doing this?
No structural integrity issues with that shave?
Anyone ever heard someone regret doing this?
I've heard nothing bad yet, nor have I had any issues. I have had the rear diff come down hard on some rocks, with no issues.
Can't remember who's 13 bolt cover I have on the 83, I did it in the truck on the ground. Have had no issues and it's been done for 3 years now.
Buddy did his 14 bolt, it had a odd shaped casting. He cut most of the way through it, knocked it off with a hammer. Ended up with a hole in the bottom. Had to weld her back up. It was a mid 80s 3+3. Guessing it was just a casting issue
Buddy did his 14 bolt, it had a odd shaped casting. He cut most of the way through it, knocked it off with a hammer. Ended up with a hole in the bottom. Had to weld her back up. It was a mid 80s 3+3. Guessing it was just a casting issue
