13 Bolt Diff Cover Shave - JK 1 Ton Swap Episode 3

Welcome back to the 3rd episode of the Jk one ton swap video series. In this video we gain extra ground clearance from the low hanging 14 bolt axle. It is a cheaper and easier way to get a decent shave without going with an expensive and labor intensive full shave.
13 Bolt Diff cover from Barnes4wd: www.barnes4wd.com/GM-14-Bolt-...
Steelit: amzn.to/2T9aLR3
We now have a beefy Diff cover and gained some ground clearance, sweet!
Stay tuned for the next video where the swap truss gets welded on!
Thanks for watching, and like always be sure to give the video a thumbs up!

[@patrickschliesing1294]

Actually, leaving that 1/8" of lip below the cover is smart so you don't catch the diff cover's lip on rocks and pry it off. Learned that the hard way and re-welded a flat bar of 1/4" back to the bottom of my 13 bolt to protect the cover.

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Lovin’ this series I can’t wait to get 1 tons

[@apexpredator_jku]

I have zero fabrication skills but this series of vids is giving me motivation to go to the junkyard, grab a cheap axle to experiment & practice on with the expectations of botching it up & hopefully learning from those mistakes. Good stuff Ben!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Everyone learns somewhere! It’s fun

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

There's only one way to get skills. And that's by fabricating.

[@apexpredator_jku]

@@wheels.and.wrenchesamen. can't learn if you don't try

[@anthonyadams2874]

Man I love the sound of nice clean welds! Glad that your actually telling people how to properly weld, especially cast. Enjoy the video!

[@austincableguy]

Lol! I just spit water on my monitor from you dropping the diff cover twice! Loving this series man!

[@StormbornJKU]

If I ever have the budget for 1 tons then I’ll definitely be buying aftermarket because I don’t have the knowledge or skill that you have to do what you’ve done so far. But each and every single video I watch in this series gets me more and more excited to eventually see you install these axles on your Jeep and wheel with them.

[@markbellger8945]

Alex Winters same!!! 😂 it’s still awesome to see all of the stuff behind the build

[@audiomaster]

I don’t have his fav skills either but I can run a saw and grinder. I’m sure I can find someone to help me do the rest!

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Bro... buying 1 tons is $12,000. You can easily build them for $2000

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

@@audiomaster never rely on other people to build your jeep for you. Thats terrible

[@tommyr95]

Nice work, Ben. One thing I'd mention is to be mindful of slag landing on the bearing race surfaces for the carrier.

[@caroleertel2961]

It’s coming along nicely 👍🏻

[@alfredstaude3955]

Take care bei grinding; the sparks flight allmost to your car`s... That`s Hurt the screens, Paint and so on... Good Video`s - i like that!

[@shanepowell5115]

ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO THANKS LEARNING ALOT AND HOLDS YOUR INTEREST!! THANKS, Shane P.

[@Colbocon]

I don’t even have a Jeep yet, but really enjoying this series.

[@manny1584]

Great video and the shave looks good. 👍

[@appathejku5848]

You make this look so easy! Definitely inspiring some mods that I want to attempt to tackle in the far future.

[@jimschmidt4089]

Looking great and helpful tips! You're a talented man. Keep up the great videos. Looking forward to your locker install.

[@billhulkins5213]

Your killing it ben!

[@owilde64]

You're certainly a braver man than I. Great series so far. Really enjoying it.

[@krapynametag]

Absolutely amazing series, love the explanation of all the steps. Looking to do this exact swap in the coming years. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

[@michaelmrtonkaryan3192]

Great video and info as always God Bless brother!!!

[@mikelowes9747]

Thanks for showing this video. It really Helped not to be "Scared to trim off 1.25 on my 14 bolt. I ordered many barnes parts as well. The diff cover I opted for Motofab . Exact same procedure.

[@RAULHERNANDEZ-um5fm]

Amazing videos sir thank you very much ...you're awesome .

[@johnmunder7107]

Nice work on that shave!

[@user-hh3lg4ro4g]

great project !!

[@Crawlerjamie]

Picked up a 14b & 2012 superduty 60 tonight. 😁😁

[@Adrian-rn1ym]

Hahahahaha great intro Ben !!

[@TheSzr]

the Best intro ever :):):)

[@Spyyyder1]

I'll never to this and i don't understand half the things you're doing but goddamn i can't stop watching , it's really interesting !

[@pepestudiovideo]

This is awesome. Your Jeep is gonna be a beefcake!

[@markbellger8945]

Great video, looks like a better/easier option than doing a full shave. However the full shave does get more ground clearance, like you said it depends on budget

[@videoparker28]

Very nice

[@offroadnchill]

awrsome video as always, I wanted to see more lol

[@faronf2006]

You need to make some sort of clamping set up for that differential stand ... great video , thanks for sharing .

[@patrickjamesmcb]

Awesome work Ben! I should have oneton'd my jeep instead of building and swapping in rubi axles

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Rubi axles are tiny

[@clintcunliffe6729]

Who are the 6 trolls that have thumbs down this vid?!? This is very nicely done.

[@CopeManMTNDEW]

Really wish I did this instead of a full shave kit. Looks way easier and better. I'm worried mine will wear down to the point where it's not useable.

[@shua242]

About time!!!!! Haha

[@joshuascull6128]

second time around watching this decided to go this route on my Jeep can't wait I'm still grinding question what year 14 bolt!?!?!?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

99-06

[@rickywindsor]

This was a great video. Was debating on doing the shave kit or not. I like this option alot more. What's your plan for the brakes? That's the only thing I'm stuck on how to approach properly.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Stock brakes will work fine with the J8 master cylinder and booster. I plan on upgrading my calipers and rotors, but that will be in a future video

[@rickywindsor]

@@JKGearandGadgets Ahh gotcha. I have been caught up on that. Lol thanks. Found a thread a few weeks back about a guy fabbing up some f250 driveshafts to work with junkyard one tons been waiting for him to finish the build so I could interrogate him about lol. Looking forward to your future content!

[@mikem5831]

Again, love this series. Are you gonna a weld the tubes as well or just install the truss? I am not sure if tubes spinning is an issue with the 14 bolt or not. Looks like some pretty massive welds holding them in.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No real need to weld the tubes on these. Spinning isn’t an issue with these. Plus with welding the truss to the tubes as well as the diff it will have no issues

[@hivoltagedriver]

I thought about doing the 13-bolt conversion on mine. I was worried about how little material that left at the bottom of the diff housing though. After doing it, do you feel like there is plenty left to take a beating still?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I do, and if it ever wears down I will simply weld a 1/4” plate back onto it

[@b.r.5405]

I'm curious how that compares to a super duty rear. Can you measure from bottom of tube to bottom of dif? I'll compare to my F350. It doesn't look to be very low hanging after cut. Thanks, Barry

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Quick measurement looks to be around 4.5” inches

[@bender_gxor4092]

I so wish I could get some dana 60s!

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

You can! It's very very easy

[@roleypoley3919]

Can I do all the welding that’s required for Theese axles with a Lincoln 180 mig?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yes

[@44patrickcampbell44]

I’m curious about your welding set up. What type of welder do you run? Any advice for a beginner?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I run a 220v Miller. I think I may make a video on advice for beginners and what to get.

[@vfmoody]

DO we need the 13 inch cover? Could we just shave the 14 to match?

[@88HillTop]

What brand and size of welder do you?

[@DanMcD80]

Having thinned the bottom of the dif might be a good idea to have the bottom hard faced for any future impacts

[@jimschmidt4089]

Holy crap... hope you're wearing steel toes. (Diff cover + gravity) lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Crocs 😬😬😬😬

[@ianmburke]

Full shave kit frame at 0:51 weeeeeird

[@jasonkus4510]

Would you get anymore clearance if you shaved the fins and welded a 1/4” skid to the front bottom so it slides better over rocks?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Since the pinion angle will be pointed up, the lowest point is where the shave is. So I don’t see that helping much. Plus the fins help cooling so I’d reccoemnd keeping them

[@Charlie_Foxtrot_]

Is there a fill hole on the diff cover?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Negative. The 14 bolt has a fill bolt hole near the pinion

[@bradturner2543]

How frequently should you change or check gear oil?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Factory manual says every 30k. I like to do it at 15k. Off-roading can allow water to contaminate it. So I say it’s better to change it more often, and no need to use the fancy gear oil, the cheap stuff works perfectly fine

[@bradturner2543]

JK Gear and Gadgets solid copy. Thank you!

[@shack200351]

How much will a 1 ton system strain the engine? Do you change gears to help with that? Are you planning a hemi, LS or diesel swap later? Thanks for your time

[@JKGearandGadgets]

5.38 gears will help a ton!

[@shack200351]

Kool what year is your jeep I have a 08, so I have the 3.8 would it handle this set up?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

2010, the auto will struggle a bit, mine is a manual. But we will see!

[@TrillNGR]

My dad spends to much time with the Jeeps and not enough time with me ughh.

[@strikeright54]

maybe you should be out there grinding and welding... i bet he has 2 grinders

[@jasonbecker4613]

Good video!! Where the hell is the snow? Aren’t you in Alaska? 🤔

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Haha no, I’m in VA. AK resident

[@jasonbecker4613]

JK Gear and Gadgets 👍🏻 I’m in Florida! I will just ship you my 14 bolt since your doing a great job!! 🤨

[@emilyhayton8392]

Can I just JB weld it??? 😬

[@JKGearandGadgets]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pepestudiovideo]

ROTFLOL

[@2015_Rubicnn]

Are you using the Artec kit?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Nope! Next video you’ll see! Going with a kit that incorporates a full truss

[@jeefcherky6699]

Is that the harbor freight 1/2” 20volt big impact? You like it?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah it’s the earthquake one, I love it!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah it’s the earthquake one, I love it!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah it’s the earthquake one, I love it!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah it’s the earthquake one, I love it!

[@jeefcherky6699]

JK Gear and Gadgets cool! I asked on another video, but I’ll ask here: the batteries hold a charge while left plugged into tool? Like overnight you can pick them up a day or 3 later and they still run for a good amount of time?

[@Crawlerjamie]

Hey tmr make a “15 bolt” shave kit that doesn’t require ring gear machining!

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

No they do not

[@Crawlerjamie]

M Barilla yes they do SKU 1061

[@bronsondodd5262]

First!

[@joshua805450]

Dude put the guard on the grinder those disks can break from a mouse farting on them.

[@ridgerunner1262]

Where are you Ben! I've been sitting here waiting for you with my note book in hand. What axles are you using? What lockers? What gears?......you are killing me. My wife said I have to put my note down and get back to work.

[@joeysawyer7572]

Hey just a tip can you try and mute all the grinding and cutting got to keep turning the volume up and down

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Mute makes it boring I tried that, I actually edited the grinding and cutting audio down to 40%. But I will keep this in mind for future videos.

[@KurNorock]

Not sure I would be grinding and welding on the diff like that with the inside exposed. Seems like you are just asking for premature bearing wear.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

We will be changing out all of the internals with new gears, bearings and a locker. However I would never grind inside or weld inside with good bearings installed

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Wow

[@JKGearandGadgets]

M Barilla ?

[@LawrenceOrsini]

Hey there, first things first these are great videos! One suggestion, no one really wants to watch you weld or grind. We do want to see the results but can’t see anything you are doing because of the arc and cutting the welding from the video would shave a considerable amount of time from your already a bit too long videos. The content is great but I’m betting you are losing quite a few views because of all the wasted time watching you weld and listening to your welder sputter over and over for 10-15 seconds at a stretch.