So the Alloy cover looked good on the rear diff, but in the process of protecting the dana on the first trip out with it installed it sustained some damage.
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I decided it wasn't the type of protection I was looking for. I wanted a slider/skid originally, but the only TJ 44 option is the Rancho skid, and it seems to be on back order.
I took a chance and ordered the Rugged Ridge JK Dana 44 rear skid. I figured it would fit bolt pattern, but didn't know how it would fit the pinion snout.
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Everything bolted up as it should, and the skid extends to cover the pinion yoke, which is great. I don't know why they say this is only for JK D44s, but it seems to be a perfect fit for the TJ. I may have lost a little ground clearance, but I'll take that over being hung up on the rear diff as I was last weekend.
Had to remove the Alloy cover, the RR skid doesn't allow for aftermarket cover clearances
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Also gave the JK bolt on Control Arm Skids a try:
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They bolted right up nicely. I know the bolt on's aren't great, but I was looking for a quick easy way to protect the already damaged front LCAs from any more hits.