Clocking ring durability?

[realsquash]

I am considering making a clocking ring for an oddball transfer case setup, but I am worried about its durability long-term. Some of these are just 3/8" thick. Other than the sealing issues has anyone seen or heard of a bolt/thread failure?

 

[mrk5]

I ran a DIY4x clocking ring for about 10 years. The only issue I ever had was sealing it like you mentioned. Just have to really be mindful of where the RTV needs to go; big thing was circling all of the holes because mine and 2 different location options so there were some unused holes to account for.

 

[82355]

I have one on an on again off again daily driver. All kinds of stuff is wrong with that truck, but no problems with the clocking ring.

Martin

 

[K85 Octane]

Yep, first install it leaked. Second time no leaks. Been on there I guess 7 years now, no leaks, no problems, beat the piss out of it, DIY4x

 

[realsquash]

Thanks for all the replies! I will get it done this weekend.

 

[Bent77]

Something to consider is how the cases, transmission, and engine are mounted. It’s been common to have damaged components or mounts because they are not mounted in a fashion so that it works as a system