Reserve your Front Diff Side Cover!

[Rubberdown]

The first run of front diff covers will be for BOTH the electric actuator style cover and the cable style cover.

Price is yet to be determined but keep in mind it is a much more complicated cover to build than our Rear covers. Anyone that knows me knows I wont gouge anyone on pricing, but it has to reflect the work involved to build it.

Value added service may be available on these covers as well (sold with all brand new seals and vent tube installed)

ELECTRIC Style
1.) Bad Kitty
2.) Trailblazer23
3.) MUDPROTN PAID
4.) plowboy PAID
5.) plowboyPAID
6.) wildcatkit52
7.) brmudder PAID
8.) mihauPAID
9.)Mark - Riverside Arctic CatPAID
10.)Mark - Riverside Arctic CatPAID

CABLE Style
1.) MUD (Cable style) PAID
2.) Savageman69
3.)
4.)

[quik660]

how far out are we on the cable operated covers??

[Rubberdown]

how far out are we on the cable operated covers??

I hope to get these first ones done, and then pull Al's front diff and see if its the exact same except how the cable actuator bracket connects to the diff. The fronts are going to be ready in the next couple weeks.

[quik660]

they are two different side covers between the Cable operated and the Electric operated. dont think you can interchange between the two

[Savageman69]

i want a front cable one.

[Rubberdown]

they are two different side covers between the Cable operated and the Electric operated. dont think you can interchange between the two

Looking at Al's on his machine and this new one I bought at the dealer (Al's being cable operated and the new one being used with the electric) everything looks the same, EXCEPT the cable operated cover has what appears to be 2 pins pressed into 2 holes to locate the cable bracket, which again, looking at the blue prints, is held in place with 2 small cir clips, not screws at all like I had originally thought.

If the above is actually the case, then I will see if the rest of the cover is the same, as they take the same seals for the Axle and the same seals for the diff engagment pin, in this case, we will use a tapped hole for the cable guys and add 2 small SHCS for the cable bracket to be bolted to the cover rather than circlipped to the cover.....This would result in the covers being made exactly the same for both options as I would just drill and tap the holes on all of them.

[Bad Kitty]

they are two different side covers between the Cable operated and the Electric operated. dont think you can interchange between the two

What is it thats the differece Quik, other than the electric ones not using the ears to mount a bracket? They are pretty much the same I think. Need to know the major differences. Like Paulie was saying, the bracket mounting holes aren't used on the electric ones bt they are still on it. They look pretty generic except for the bracket.

[quik660]

MUDPROTN.....told me they were different....i'll get him to chime in......if they are indeed the same and can be crossed over.....Paulie throw me on that list as well!!!!

[quik660]

now if your doing one off Al's Tcat it should be the same as mine......i've never actually looked at the electric difflock set up at all.....so.....i dont really have muh of a leg to stand on here. just been told they are different is all......

[Bad Kitty]

U know on ours where the bracket bolts on? The electric ones have those pieces that stick up, just that they are empty holes.

[MUDPROTN]

Ok heres what i know. The bolt patterns on the cable operated ones will not bolt up to a bike that has electric diff lock. The bolt patterns are not the same. I know this because i have tried it. Its been so long since i tried the cover on mine that i cannot tell you cosmetically whats different but i do know that they will not swap.

[Rubberdown]

^^^ THANKS^^^

Looks like I have to order a front one or pull Al's off, I hope I can just borrow Al's without leaving him down to long becasue the new ones are over $400 for a stocker....

[stricker76]

new ones are over $400 for a stocker....

What is the return policy? lol

[Bad Kitty]

What is the return policy? lol

Brian will prolly say, "is that something to eat"? hahaha

[MUDPROTN]

I got one you can have Paul. PM me your address and i'll have it headed ur way in the morning.

[quik660]

thanks seth.......i knew there was somethin different.....and i remember you tellin me bout it, but i couldnt remember what it was.

[Bad Kitty]

Thanks sir. That would save us big time waiting. We never looked at the fitment part. They look identical if U don't know the bolt pattern is different. Useful info, thanks man.

[quik660]

now....if we can get El capiton' to get to work making em....

[Bad Kitty]

Thats true man, but he's sooo busy it's not even funny. But I'll laugh anyhew. Lol Hey Quik, Does Speedwerx have a tune for the PC5 for the 700mp do ya know. I think thats what finally killed my MP.

[quik660]

idk man......i dont deal with SW alot. Dynojet should have a map on their site. or you could do the auto tune

[yamaho]

Can't wait to see this, I had two fronts go and this would make me buy a cat for sure again!

[localfiremedic]

When you start on cable ones, put me on a list. Send me a pm if you can as I don't get on here much

[brmudder]

Need 1 (maybe 2 depending on funds) for TCMP. Steven

[Rubberdown]

Need 1 (maybe 2 depending on funds) for TCMP. Steven


Welcome to the forum, is your TCMP the electronic engagement? I am assuming it is....

[Savageman69]

Whats the time line on the cable ones? I have my front diff apart now would love one before i put it back together lol

[Rubberdown]

dont put it together just yet, I "hope" to have 1 of each in my hands tomorrow night for my approval.

[Savageman69]

Awesome thanks paul ill wait lol

[brmudder]

Welcome to the forum, is your TCMP the electronic engagement? I am assuming it is....

yes, electronic

Any update?

[Rubberdown]

They are coming, the programming is taking a very long time, this cover is extremely difficult to program with all of the different levels, contours and detail being machined. As soon as I can, I will post up a picture and the price for the covers.

[Rubberdown]

Just so you guys dont think I'm blowing smoke up your a$$ LOL, i took a couple pics of where we are at with the cover. there are a couple little bugs to be worked out and this cover in the pictures is by NO MEANS a completed cover but it does show you that it isnt just a myth loke the Lockness monster, or the moon landing :D

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Arctic%20cat%20Diff%20Covers/IMG-20110503-00139.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Arctic%20cat%20Diff%20Covers/StCatharines-20110503-00140.jpg

On a side note, the breather tube looks like it will be a MAJOR bitch to press in, so I was thinking about using something like this, what do you guys think?

http://www.ppdfittings.com/images/products/detail_pics/PC.jpg

[MUDPROTN]

That looks like a fitting tor an air line.

[Rubberdown]

it is, all that will be going through the fitting is air to breath the diff, or oil if it overflows due to heat I would guess.

[MUDPROTN]

Will we be reusing the stock vent tube? Just slide it in there.

[Rubberdown]

No, new tub will have to be supplied, its a 6mm O.D. tube.

[yamaho]

Depending on thread size, barbed brass fitting would work........not?

[MUDPROTN]

I like the air line fitting myself. Ive worked on countless H2s, Cadillac, and other air ride vehicles that have these fittings. If they don't leak when pressurized w/ around 80-to whatever psi then water will not get in. And trust me I've worked on some nasty ass hummers and dirt has never affected the seal after the line was installed.

Awesome work Paul.

[Bad Kitty]

Man, thats alot of cutting. It looks great Cap'n. I C U got rid of the ears on this one. Nice.

[MUD]

Any chance they will be shipping by end of next week?

[Rubberdown]

end of next week, should be possible....

[Rubberdown]

Depending on thread size, barbed brass fitting would work........not?

Cant find one with small enough threads, I looked and looked....

[Bad Kitty]

end of next week, should be possible....

and that would be which one Cap'n? This is the electric locker isn't it? How far behind is the cable lock covers bro? Thanks It looks great man.

[Rubberdown]

being made together buddy, will have 10 of one style and 5 of the other if I remember correctly.

[MUDPROTN]

Awesome. my front cover is a time bomb since its got a 2" crack in it and rtv covering it.

[Bad Kitty]

Zactly. Thanks Cap'n. I'm startin to get ansy like the rear ones.Lol
Gunna have some fancy expensive spares.Lol

[MUDPROTN]

We are almost to hump day. You think there still gonna ship later this week?

[Rubberdown]

i am picking them up tonight as far as i know.

[MUDPROTN]

Saweeeeet.

[Bad Kitty]

Good news Cap'n. Thanks Are the cable ones far behind?

[Rubberdown]

BOTH models will be picked up tomorrow when I leave work. They will be $349 shipped and they will come with a vent tube fitting and vent tube included.

[Bad Kitty]

Very good news. Thanks

[MUD]

Can they be ordered tomorrow?

[Rubberdown]

Can they be ordered tomorrow?

Probably. As soon as they are in my hand I will let you all know. We still have the vent fittings on order. They should be here by the end of the week.

[MUDPROTN]

I think i mite go ahead and throw mine on the lift this weekend and get ready for it. Gotta weld up the sld and install front cover before i plan on riding again.

[MUDPROTN]

Did you get em tonight?

[Rubberdown]

Yes!

[Rubberdown]

This one has the extra hole, its the one for the cable actuated front locker. We put the small threaded hole for the oil check plug in all of them.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Arctic%20cat%20Diff%20Covers/P5114189.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Arctic%20cat%20Diff%20Covers/P5114188.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Arctic%20cat%20Diff%20Covers/P5114187.jpg


And the inside, we beefed it up as much as we could without sacrificing function

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/rubberdown/Arctic%20cat%20Diff%20Covers/P5114190.jpg

[Bad Kitty]

Man is that a nice piece. Some work there for sure. Nice job Cap'n.
U gunna sell these pre fab as well? Bearing installed with the seal?

[MUDPROTN]

Man those look awesome!!!

[Rubberdown]

Man is that a nice piece. Some work there for sure. Nice job Cap'n.
U gunna sell these pre fab as well? Bearing installed with the seal?

perhaps....

[Savageman69]

There is no bearing in the front bad kitty....Paul i noticed your cover doesnt have the catches on the inside for the diff lock gear like the stock one is that something needed or not? Im not all to sure how that really works just no the stock cover has notches out of it

[MUDPROTN]

I can't remember what the inside of the cover looks like. Can anyone post a pic of the inside of the cover.

[Rubberdown]

previous page, last picture is of the inside.

[MUDPROTN]

Sorry I meant pic of the stock cover. I can't visualize what savage is talk in bout.

[Rubberdown]

There is no bearing in the front bad kitty....Paul i noticed your cover doesnt have the catches on the inside for the diff lock gear like the stock one is that something needed or not? Im not all to sure how that really works just no the stock cover has notches out of it

We went solid in that area for more strength. The way I was looking at it, the large cutouts where for fluid to transfer around to the cover side of the diff, there are still cutouts on the internals of the diff that matched the ones on the stock cover, just not the new cover. There is still a small alignment hole that meets with a small alignment pin inside the diff, and best I can tell, the cable or electric actuator pull the fork towards the cover to pull the locker gear onto the axle for dif lock, there should be a spring inside the diff to allow the ring to slide back away from the axle when diff lock is turned off.

[Rubberdown]

I'll take a pick tomorrow when I stop by the shop, I have both style stockers in a big plastic bin with a front diff....

[brmudder]

So when is the estimated date of sale for the front diff covers?

[Rubberdown]

ready to go now bro!

[brmudder]

Called you and left msg, just waiting on a call back. Thanks

[Rubberdown]

Is there anyone on the list for the electric front diff cover that does not want it. I have a member on the list that wants 2 and he is only down for 1.

Melissa

[MUDPROTN]

The first batch of electric cover are almost gone by the looks of the list on page 1. Thats awesome.

Bout how many rear covers did you end up selling?

[yamaho]

Any fronts for electric actuator left?

[mihau]

guys im rebuilding my front diff. i have new cover and rdc side cover. should I put new shims and make shimming procedure. it's highly recomended in service manual...
(i forgot to order shims, but i can wait next few weeks - i want to repair it correctly. not to replace my front diff next month).

[mihau]

done...
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/805/dsc03925hh.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/8034/dsc03926r.jpg

Thanks Paul!!!

[Rubberdown]

The first batch of electric cover are almost gone by the looks of the list on page 1. Thats awesome.

Bout how many rear covers did you end up selling?

I think we sold around a dozen rears, only 1 for a prowler, so we have a bunch of those laying around collecting dust, and a few rears left over.

[Rubberdown]

Any fronts for electric actuator left?

We "might" have 1, there are 2 spoken for that have not been paid for yet, I am trying to reach both guys and see if they still need them, or if they even need them now or if they can wait a few weeks. 1 of them is already needed for another customer, but that still leaves 1 more if you want it.

Also, we have 15 more in the works right now, should be ready in a few weeks, about 8 for the electric and 7 for the cable style.