Topic: Bigger diff armor really better?

[Yota Up]

Bigger does not always mean better.

It looks like the thinner armor(cheaper one) fits a bit more snug than the full on big piece.

Any feedback on this?  Is there any reason why the smaller one would be preferred?

[rednk1980]

I've got the big one on the front of my rig and have pounded it into rocks and it still hasn't dented. 

[robinhood4x4]

If you're talking about the little half moon one, I'd rather have the full armor.  I've already dented my half moon and I don't wheel hard.  It's better than nothing and probably saved my gear but it also doesn't protect everything down there. 

[Marc P]

I have big armor on my front and rear...the contents are just too expensive to take a chance...

[jimbo74]

when i get around to it and have some $ im going with the big ones

[Wermz84]

when i do it I'm going with the bigger ones.  It just seems like they will protect more.

[N.S.Runner]

In areas where rust is a problem the bigger armor can hold mud and salt behind it and cause the housing to rust and leak.

[big ron]

In areas where rust is a problem the bigger armor can hold mud and salt behind it and cause the housing to rust and leak.

Not if you paint the out of it.  Remove the little white insert on the spray can button insert the red stray you get from wd40.  Presto, paint in all the hard to get places.

[insane04]

In areas where rust is a problem the bigger armor can hold mud and salt behind it and cause the housing to rust and leak.

thats why you stay out of MUD or at least wash your truck

[86bobbedtoy]

the big ones are open at the bottom. I just build mine they look just as good, propbly cause I have a break. 40 each + shipping  if anyone is intrested 3/16ths 0r 1/4" your choise I have 23 already made.

[Hyena]

i made my own half moon plates for both front and rear.  but they extend from the top to the bottom all the way.  most everyone knows how i drive and they haven't dented yet.  iamde them out of 1/4 inch.

[Ramrod]

I never dented my small armor in the front and I beat the out of it.  I also never even ran a rear guard and never really dented it either but I guess I dont go in reverse much.  Now im running one big solid piece of armor for the front thats a mix of 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" and I think ill be alright with it

[kiyul4130]

I never dented my small armor in the front and I beat the out of it.  I also never even ran a rear guard and never really dented it either but I guess I dont go in reverse much.  Now im running one big solid piece of armor for the front thats a mix of 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" and I think ill be alright with it

what...? a fuggin diamond? lol

[All_Set]

In areas where rust is a problem the bigger armor can hold mud and salt behind it and cause the housing to rust and leak.

CAN??  You can safely change that to WILL hold mud, sand, etc. 

Isn't the *small* one made of out of the same thickness as the *big* one?    So as long as you hit a rock on the protected part, you're OK.  But don't hit a rock hard on the unprotected part as you'll put a dent into the housing, and if hard enough, out comes the oil.

I wear a full cover (pipe cap) and attempt to keep the sand/dirt out of it.  I don't worry about hitting rocks anymore.

[RAZOR]

I have big armor on my front and rear...the contents are just too expensive to take a chance...

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[Birfailed]

I just bout All-Pro's big diff armor, only cuz I'm a horrible wheeler and sometimes close my eyes and put my foot through the floor hoping for the best