THIS IS WHY I AM INSTALLING NEW DIFFERENTIAL ARMOR! Building My Jeep Wrangler JL Ecodiesel

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Bro why are we chatting on tinder in that intro?? 😂

[@Casey250]

HAHA I was wondering who would notice that!!!!

[@phillyb4588]

Wifey not happy

[@co4x4]

Very much looking forward to that trip. That clip intro from your buddy of the trail looks amazing and fun.

[@Casey250]

Definitely go check out Shaun's channel too, he makes some great videos with his Gladiator.

[@TheStoryTillNow]

@@Casey250 Just checked it out and subbed :D Really good videos!!

[@Casey250]

Lol 👊👊

[@davelamb3303]

Perfect timing with those two mods... to do them at the same time.... and with the weekend trip. The Story Till Now is a great channel and they should have way more sub's! Cheers! stay safe and have fun.

[@mattbrew11]

They’re run ads on either others channels previously

[@Casey250]

For sure. The trip was a lot of fun.. although turned out different then I was expecting! Stay tuned!

[@DieselsHOGVlog]

I’m definitely a fan of glide and skid plates, IMO the 1/2” clearance loss is worth it! Thanks for the vid✌🏼

[@DayTripAdventure]

Looking forward to the trip. It's been fun watching you build up your jeep! Thank you for the videos!

[@Casey250]

Thanks for watching!

[@braddyrbye9458]

Hey Thanks for making such entertaining videos! I got the same Dana nodular diff covers as you, they fit beautifully!

[@EjNappe]

You should do more in depth install videos, for a lot of us who might want to do these types of upgrades it would be nice to have a step-by-step walkthrough one how to do it.

[@Casey250]

With the suspension unfortunately I don't have the time, experience, or space to do a full suspe install. Perhaps one day when I get back over to Epic Adventure Outfitters we can walk through an install on video.

[@jeffriley2502]

I had the front and ended up cutting it up. It is way too intrusive. Causing more hang ups than the benefit. Now just protects the very bottom and drain plug but got rid of the ski portion in the front. Much better now. Completely removed my metal Cloak rear, same issue. Way too intrusive. May fab or look for something more like the Currie Axle skids. Curious if you still have them on today? Friends kept telling me when spotting that that was much of my hanging up issues. Idea of protection is good, however needs to be minimalist in design.

[@Casey250]

I still have them. Haven't caused any issues for me but I haven't hit hard rock obstacles and such.

[@braddyrbye9458]

I'm on the fence too, not sure if the skids are worth it... Even where it does take the hit, where will thay force transfer to? I may just do covers and call it good enough

[@MrCanadianbacon73]

Pretty slick diff skid plate nice

[@jwbraughton]

Can't wait for the videos to follow!!!

[@FSUGrad01]

I have those Rancho diff skid plates. They have already saved me a few times on the trail. I don't stress as much now going over rocks. I still pick lines and try to avoid rocks every chance I get but if I do hit something I have a better chance of making it off the trail at the end of the day.

[@Casey250]

Thx for the feedback. that was my thinking as well.

[@davemclean8667]

Like the new mods! Beautiful vette by the way lol!

[@fallofmanbrand]

great video bro

[@Safeless247]

Great? What's your thoughts on the armor?

[@Casey250]

Glad you enjoyed

[@hishobby]

Cool cover!

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Interesting stuff!

[@ronstachewicz4265]

Convencing my wife why I need these

[@alishams0202]

Great videos. I’m so glad you are adding all these mods. I love my diesel Rubicon but been very hesitant to put a lift on it. Down the line could you let us know what lift you would recommend for the diesel.

[@az-chris1136]

Nice!

[@betweenthepines4000]

Couldnt find any info on wether you fill the top plug or bottom on the front. I used the bottom for both but the front is high pinion

[@dolarmangr]

Waiting for the trail video 👍

[@Casey250]

Coming soon!

[@Bifrost_jt]

Have you re-geared for 37s yet just curious. I am ordering a diesel a d wonder if it needs it

[@dawsonshelton778]

Where did you get the best deal on your nomad wheels rim rash protectors at? I wanted to get them on mine before I hit the trails to protect them better.

[@richardjones990]

Is that a C7 Z06 hiding's in the background?

[@Casey250]

It also double as a camera stand sometimes in the garage :)

[@richardjones990]

A trip to Walmart for some El-Cheapo camping gear?

[@Casey250]

I slept in the jeep! haha.

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Great mods just a question why not use jks adjustable coil spacer then you can dail it in front and rear if the load changes

[@Casey250]

Not something I had thought of. However, the spacers were $25 and really, I want to get properly loaded springs in to get the best ride I can. I'd prefer to not be overloading or messing around with the coil rate of springs.

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Makes sense thanks

[@orvywebster2598]

You should by a tripod for home filming

[@txrenegalvan]

Casey250 - Did you have to trim the rear skid also? I am adding a locker /re-gear to my rear D44 and plan on using the Spicer covers but don't want to lose my skids in the process.

[@Casey250]

Nope

[@mrdrhumphreys]

What gear oil did you use in the front and rear? Any additives?

[@Casey250]

Royal Purple gear oil

[@jimgavin1799]

If that was my Vette, I wouldn’t let those parts in the garage with it, let alone walk around with them. Camera stand! I’m going to be sick. 😂

[@Casey250]

Im careful and its PPF'd so the camera doesn't hurt it :)

[@milonetzler67]

Just curious but what’s ur occupation?

[@phillyb4588]

I see that rake

[@andyd8185]

Dude.. great video as usual... but it sounded like you where not going to show the install of diff plate and diff skid plate... I hope you do because that’s why we watch your channel.. to see it installed not how it looks afterwards. That’s for buying a diesel Andy

[@Casey250]

Don't worry - I have a follow up video planned as.. I need to do a bit of modification to the front diff slider to make it fit with the Spicer diff cover and so it didn't make it on before the trip. I appreciate everyone watching the videos. I try to upload install videos but I also like to talk about parts, and vlog my adventures so there is a bit of variety on the channel.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Awesome mods ! Well worth investment for sure . Far as engineering should be more thought process not slap something together hope for the best ..

[@Casey250]

A lot of the reason for various mods comes from experience, which means some times I get a mod I like, and sometimes I get one I don't. I like to try stuff out, nothing is forever.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

@@Casey250 Amen brother well said you remember all junk in 80s we are others doing lol classic fake cell phone antennas lol. Guy invented that made millions lol. But yeah mods really changed from backyard to mainstream ..

[@Safeless247]

He see what happened to the light build you were talking about you're losing ground clearance now and adding a ton of weight. What's the percentage of wheelers that actually do significant damage to their diff where it leaves them inoperable. I think you're doing Overkill and going opposite of your first intentions of ultra light should have just gone with standard heavy beadlocks would suit you better than all this unnecessary armor just my opinion.

[@mattbrew11]

Ultra light and a 4 door jeep with a diesel is a conflicting statement. To answer your question, countless Jeepers and offroad enthusiasts (me included) have damaged differentials before. The covers can get certainly get crushed causing $1000 worth of ring gear damage and leaving you stranded and the lips can catch which if you’re lucky means you only get a small diff oil leak and if you’re unlucky, means the diff itself cracks or commonly on the JL, the drain plug turns or gets marred to the point it’s either stuck in forever or can’t be righted Additionally the spicer covers actually increase the strength of the diff casing and behind 37”+ tires and the torque of a diesel, is a very good thing

[@Casey250]

One of other goals is also to keep mods 'reversible' so that I can take them off if I don't feel like they are benefiting. The actual weight of the diff covers over stock wasn't a large increase. As well, I think of all the places to add weight, on the axle is probably the best as it helps lower your center of gravity. It is much different then rotational mass on wheels, or sprung weight above the suspension. Smacking a diff cover into the ring gear is a real problem, especially on stumps around here you might now see so the front cover is a easy mod to justify. As for the diff sliders, I want to give them a try and they come off really quickly if I want, but that drain plug issue on the front diff is a real issue that I wanted to avoid. To keep the weight down I am trying to add aluminium where I can, hopefully with aluminum sliders and skid plates. Definitely not going with steel fenders, sliders etc. And if I ever swap bumpers to something lighter up front it would be aluminum, and probably just delete the rear bumper. However, the diesel is a beast on the highway and trail so far and is crushing it with fuel economy and performance.