With stamped steel differential covers coming from the factory on most new 4x4s, diff protection is one of the first upgrades we recommend for severe trail duty. But maybe a heavy-duty nodular iron diff cover isn't in your budget? Finishlinewest has a new solution for those who need protection on a budget-its Stonehenge Series Boulder Bashers. These fabbed covers come with hardware and install over the top of your factory differential cover. The ring is laser-cut 1/4-inch steel, while the bash plates are made from 3/16-inch steel. They are designed to install easily (you don't even have to remove your factory cover) and not to interfere with your steering components.
We were invited up to the Finishlinewest compound to shoot an install of the Boulder Bashers on the company Wrangler TJ, but they are easily installed in any driveway.
1. This is the Stonehenge...
1. This is the Stonehenge Series Boulder Basher for a Dana 44 application.
2. The thin factory...
2. The thin factory stamped cover on the Dana 44 under this Wrangler TJ is susceptible to trail damage in stock form.
3. We began the...
3. We began the install by removing the factory differential cover bolts. With the factory bolts removed, the Boulder Basher is slid into place.
4. The supplied hex...
4. The supplied hex head bolts are then installed in place of the factory differential cover bolts and tightened.
5. These diff cover...
5. These diff cover protectors installed without spilling a drop of diff fluid. Keep in mind that they were painted red to stand out during this install, but are shipped raw.
6. Here you can see...
6. Here you can see just how low-profile the Boulder Bashers are when installed.