Weldable pipe caps for diff armour?

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:48 pm

after "denting" the range rovers front diffhousing, I thought it may be a good idea to get some armour on the LandRover if I want to go playing on rocks again. So.... where can I get some weldable pipe caps? I figure its easier than beefing up a stock toyota housing, and it may be stronger aswell.

doddzee · Post by **doddzee** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:45 pm

Im pretty sure steel and tube can source them. Dont expect them to be cheap though. If not let me know and i can ask around work who supplies as they are sometimes used in our piping designs.

callum007 · Post by **callum007** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:08 pm

just buy one from the numerous places in OZ that sell them for like $160... im guessing a pipe cap gonna cost you similar....

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:27 am

callum007 wrote:just buy one from the numerous places in OZ that sell them for like $160... im guessing a pipe cap gonna cost you similar....

Hell no, I got one from steel & tube for around $40 (IIRC, definitely not over $100) a while back. Of course you cut that in 1/2 & get both ends done. Never did get around to fitting it up to the Zook, might have to see if it'll go on the cruiser.

Just bending up & tacking on a heavy bit of flat to the centre of the bulge from the bottom to about 1/2 way up works pretty well too, thats where all the hits happen.

Cheers
Clint

rollypolly · Post by **rollypolly** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:32 am

steel & tube
taylors
asmuss

all have weld caps, should not cost alot.

callum007 · Post by **callum007** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:33 am

ok.. i have been wrong before.. i must have been quoted on the gold plated ones...

Madaz · Post by **Madaz** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:17 pm

I' ve bought some here in Hamilton off Cook and Galloway engineers ,they cost about $30 depending on diameter and thickness, these guys are making them for caping rollers , also look for any company that makes gas cylinders.
Your best bets to probally try some of the local engineering shops and just ask around, Brian Howat would be a good place to start.

Cheers