diff plates

[degmwilliams]

Why are the diff plates made out of two plates and welded together instead of being pressed out of one piece?

[AshG]

purely for the fact that most people don't have the facility to bend 5mm plate accurately. if you do then go for it.

[Bonzo]

I would also add, if an incorrect grade of steel plate was used there would be quite a high probability of an un-noticed stress fracture within the area of such a tight 90 degree cold formed bend in 5mm plate ;)