Just fitted Harrop diff cover & Ripshifter

[Ferb]

The difference the Harrop diff cover has made for extra traction is amazing. In the wet you can so much more power without worrying about wheelspin, (no traction control fitted on the ute) much safer pulling away from traffic lights etc.
Ripshift also great, need to be more direct when shifting but so much better.
Fitted both myself, diff cover really easy(1 hour) Ripshift not so easy, front bolts difficult,(2 hours)

[bennno]

How does a diff cover stop wheelspin (unless its 50kg's)?

I thought the harrop diff cover simply enhanced cooling

Bennno

[anonymous-user]

The harrop diff cover, as well as doubling the oil capacity, holds the diff in place more securely, because it has additional mounting points and bushes on it, which connect to the chassis. Greatly reduces the amount that the diff moves about (or wobbles around - 'axle tramp') under high power. You can boot it, and slide the back end of the car about, without any banging or knocking noises from the rear, which is sometimes the case with the standard diff mount. The rear wheels aren't hopping about so much, so traction is improved.

Paul.

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 14th August 17:57

[AM04ARO]

Not sure the cover helps avoid wheelspin - made no difference to mine at all except my diff has lasted 4 months and is really quiet - since my trouble in April.

Both good mods to have - ripshifter is a good bit of kit too.

[_AJ_]

GSE said:

Greatly reduces the amount that the diff moves about (or wobbles around - 'axle tramp') under high power. You can boot it, and slide the back end of the car about, without any banging or knocking noises from the rear, which is sometimes the case with the standard diff mount.

Ahhh.. so that's what that is. Probably. Since I've had the car, and only on tight left handers under power, I get a very noticeable banging/knocking noise. It sounded alot like the exhaust was fowling something, but maybe it's this.

[Ferb]

AJ, just changing diff oil or and a drop of the friction modifer can help quieten diff noise.
The main reason for changing cover was becuase of extra oil capacity. Oil over heats quickly when driven on track days

[308mate]

Ferb,

Is that pic of your ute taken round near the Oyster Bar on the North side of the River? The location is killing me.

PB - ex South Perth resident.

[Ferb]

Pete,

Photo taken near the old Raffle's night club (applecross).
Photo of the Toyota was taken in the Stirling Range National park.
I lived in Willetton for 2 years,
Ferb.

[308mate]

Ferb said:

Pete,

Photo taken near the old Raffle's night club (applecross).
Photo of the Toyota was taken in the Stirling Range National park.
I lived in Willetton for 2 years,
Ferb.

Ahh, I know it well. Lovely big house on a corner plot just near there on the other side of the road facing the city, big balcony and everything.

Picked the Stirling Ranges. Only place in WA with hill like that and dirt that isnt quite as red!