Aaron91RS

Just thought I'd share this with you guys.
I don't think anyone else has done this.
But maybe this helps the rear end cap survive.
Factory batwing with a girdle welded in.

Kid Vette

Pretty slick.

I've thought of doing this myself. With the problems of the weak caps on the 80-82 Dana 44s, I'm surpised nobody has tried this before.

Street Rat

tracdogg2 makes a replacement cap made out of steel. Problem solved.

Kid Vette

Belt and suspendors.

Rebelrob

Tracdogg2
He will probably have some good commentary on your mod.

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garygnu

looks like a good cap.I need to beef up my 80 dana 44.I would like to put a locker insert into .I want to launch with slicks or DRs.I only have a 2500rpm stall .

Aaron91RS

Add in a c4 96 corvette center section and we'll see what happens

tracdogg2

I would but the OP likes to call people a liar and thief and slander them on youtube videos.

Van Steel

Sucks when the shoe's on the other foot.

SIXFOOTER

So enlighten me, what does the gizmo in the OP pic do?

diehrd

What that does is hold that there cap in pace so when your beating on her it don't get ripped out of the case..

tracdogg2

Actually no. It's created such a boost in business I am having to hire people to get all the work out. But then I'm not using any imported junk parts in my rebuilds.
It also allows me to not explain why the stud won't work and all the problems it will create.

SIXFOOTER

So the Stud in the op just rides against the stock cap?

garygnu

traccdogg2 do you sell steel caps for both sides ?they look great ! should I stick with the 40 dana ,or consider a rear from a c4 ?do you have steel caps for a c4 rear ?

HBZ_81_C3

The steel cap is only needed on the left side. The force from the carrier is pushing against the cap on the left side and the force on the right side is in the opposite direction pushing against the saddle in the housing.

Mike's steel cap mod works... then you will find the other weak areas in the differential!!!

AGVI

Link to vids?

Kid Vette

I've personally done business with Mike in the past. Couldn't ask for a more helpful, knowledgeable person to deal with. I think I know who the liar is.

AGVI

I trust Mike. This Aaron guy is confused.

diehrd

Weird with the videos .. I have no opinion as no one knows but them 2 what happened.

garygnu

when I get close to putting my car back together ,I will send Mike my diff to install the steel cap .he designed it ,and knows best how to install it .