T.A Performance Rear end Girdles..

Old Jun 2, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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T.A Performance Rear end Girdles..

Has anyone used T.A Performance rear end girdle/diff cover? Just wondering if they are worth the $$.

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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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I was checking those out too, they seem like solid covers. $159 on eBay with hardware & gasket. Supposedly the added support on the main bearing caps helps strengthen the rear end. I like the look of them too.
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Yeah they do look like a quality piece I might go for it at this point what's another $160.
I think it would look kinda tough back there too.
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Can't hurt, if installed right!
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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It's on of those "add it to the list" type of deals, haha. I think it's a worthy modification. Love the look of the beefy differential cover from behind the car.
Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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T/A covers

T/A has the thickest cover of most all of the aftermarket girdle cover. Most other knock offs are 1/2 the thickness and really do not do what they are suppose to.

The girdle cover is to stop cap deflection of the carrier when the ring and pinion a slammed hard off the line. THE THICJKER THER BETTER on these covers ...

T/A is the thickest.

There are companies that USE T/A to build there covers and then put there name on it Nitro gear and axle being one of them. I sell these Nitro covers 149.00

They EXACT as t/a but say Nitro gear and axle instead of T/A.

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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They are worth the money for extra strength. I use mine to pre load for nitrous shock. The caps have a way of moving upon engagement. This is also a way to prevent movement for serious torque issues.
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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I've been running one on my 12 bolt Chebby axle for over 25 years now....never an axle problem....even with slicks, manual trans, and 4.11's.
Just took it apart 3 years ago to drop down to 3.73's to help fuel economy, with a tremec overdrive tranny....NO sign of bearing fatigue or cap deflection. For $160, cheap insurance, plus it has a plug to check oil level, and the aluminum helps keep it cool on those long trips as well.
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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me too

I have had one on the Chevy 12 bolt in my race car for 7 years. Never a drop of fluid leaking from the cover. The piece is worth the cost for the addded strength & looks. The thick casting is impressive.
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