landroversforever Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Looking at options to replace my diff pans. I've got rid of the diff guards in favour of fitting some weld on HD diff pans. Been looking around at the various options. Are there any I've missed? I'm not wanting to go down the pipe cap route as I want some shape to the pan. Favourite so far from Gwyn Lewis: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Land-Rover-Diff-Pan-DIY-Heavy-Duty-Off-Road-ARB-air-locker-Gwyn-Lewis-4x4-/171155225793?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item27d9a57cc1 Second from Gigglepin: http://gigglepin4x4store.gostorego.com/gp-reinforced-diff-pan.html These look quite nice but are a bit thinner: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-1-HEAVY-DUTY-DIFF-PAN-/231037650763?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35caeac74b Devon 4x4 ones are an option, albeit an expensive one!! If you've replaced your diff pans with something HD... what did you use and what are your thoughts on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Have Gigglepin on both of my diffs, the stood up to a year of competing so far.You need to be a good welder to get them to seal on first pass (I'm not a expert weld and had one or two pin hole leaks on start/stop joins when checking with a much thinner liquid than diff oil, a second pass fixed them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Gigglepin is what I use. they fit over the existing pan, but I did remove these and welded them directly to the casing. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I'm using Gwyn Lewis weld on diff guards so cannot comment from experience on any of these. Aesthetically I prefer the gigglepin ones, they are the most subtle/oem and I find that appealing However all of the above are quite costly, there is a company in the midlands called MIB which weld on diff pans, they are £55 each but regularly have them on offer at £40, half the price of most others. The only thing I don't like about the MIB ones is the drain plug they use appears to be a standard M16 bolt rather than a proper plug The MIB website is carp but you can find them on Facebook easy enough http://miboffroad.co.uk/our-products/ https://m.facebook.com/pages/MIB-offroad-ltd/259348604075692?_rdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 £118 for the GL pan and it's not welded up ?? any decent fab shop could plasma the blanks and form that up in a press brake for half that amount ......and just how does the gigglepin one " improve gear meshing " ???? hohum cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 In fairness Steve the GL item is for a "PAIR" Been eyeing them up for a while now. Like the wapsipurt one though but the missing 1mm in the thickness is worrying, you know with it being 5mm thick an not 6mm an all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 oops didn't notice that in that case spot on and decent price thanks Nigel , hopefully no-one noticed that Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 We all noticed Steve . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 ......yeah I suspected so Don't you have anything to make it at work Ross ? even if you couldn't bend it flat sections welded together well would look fine . The main curve could be in 8mm and then 5 or 6mm for the side profiles for a bit of added finesse cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 A thicker diff pan will stop the axle case flexing a little, so a marginal benefit I would say, but there is probably an ounce of truth there Personally I would like to be able to unbolt my diff pans, so with a suspect diff it is only a few bolts and you can take a look, or retrieve half shaft ends.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Carl Hurst is making them again but he has nothing for sale on his Ebay Shop at the moment. Worth dropping him a line though on FB if you have contact. If not I can do it for you Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Carl Hurst is making them again but he has nothing for sale on his Ebay Shop at the moment. Worth dropping him a line though on FB if you have contact. If not I can do it for you Ross. just give me a ring, 07989 457 485 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201716669533599&set=a.3745698756134.2141162.1086214278&type=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 ......yeah I suspected so Don't you have anything to make it at work Ross ? even if you couldn't bend it flat sections welded together well would look fine . The main curve could be in 8mm and then 5 or 6mm for the side profiles for a bit of added finesse cheers Steveb Trouble with work is finding any mild steel! 99% of stuff is aluminium or stainless... the other 1% ali bronze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Milled out 15mm ali might look Nice Ross.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Stainless will be fine Ross ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Milled out 15mm ali might look Nice Ross.... It would look lovely.... but its the time machining. Sadly we don't have a 3 axis CNC to just leave over night . @Barry, stainess is no good when the cases get galvanised sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 ..... @Barry, stainess is no good when the cases get galvanised sadly. Bolt on ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKMobile Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Just reading this with interest! & it's just my 2pence worth!! I went with the d44 ones nearly 3 years ago now & have not regretted doing so! Their product is super strong & easy to fit. The stainless grade type material @ 5mm thick is I was told the equivalent to 13mm thick mild steel. I was worried as I do events, that running without a diff guard was going to cause problems but when you see the videos of the punishment they can take that's what made my mind up! Also the fact that you can remove the front half & inspect the condition of the diff inside without removing the diff was simple. Especially nice to be able to do if something has gone wrong in a muddy field! They have had 3 years of abuse & I can honestly say I would purchase again without hesitation & have been hassle free! HTH Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I have a pair of the Gigglepin ones Ross. They're still attached after 3 years and not leaking. HTH Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I've got KAM ones. Being able to get inside is a bit vital on a KAM locker! Downside is another gasket to leak. I run QT over the top, as they make good slipper things when it is grounded. I suppose the cheap getto hack of the year would be; cut old cover off, cut the nose off an old diff case, bolt remainder to the blank ring that's behind the diff cover and weld a blanking plate onto the truncated diff case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Got one from Steve Parker on rear of mine. Good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 What does the Steve Parker one look like DrRob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What does the Steve Parker one look like DrRob? Try googling it! I did, it's here: http://steveparkers.com/parts-accessories/series/axle/axle-diff-pan.html?___SID=U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Cheers Steve. I couldn't find them on the mobile site and it wouldn't load the normal site for some reason on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Good value. Comes with gasket and new plug too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.