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If the main diff bushing is blown, and you're relying on the diff brace to keep things solid, then aren't you putting a lot of stress on the diff housing bolt(s) that the brace is connected to?
I'm no mechanical engineer, but it seems to me the diff brace should complement the situation, and not compensate for a problem.
My car has solid poly diff bushings (Whiteline) and a diff brace (Bell). There's no wiggle back there at all. I've also got Z1 poly motor mounts up front, with a FSTB up on top, a lower cradle brace down below, and a poly trans mount in the middle. Truth be told, it's not a luxurious ride anymore, the NVH is somewhat visceral. Usually that's pretty awesome, but sometimes it can be a bit much.
I'm no mechanical engineer, but it seems to me the diff brace should complement the situation, and not compensate for a problem.
My car has solid poly diff bushings (Whiteline) and a diff brace (Bell). There's no wiggle back there at all. I've also got Z1 poly motor mounts up front, with a FSTB up on top, a lower cradle brace down below, and a poly trans mount in the middle. Truth be told, it's not a luxurious ride anymore, the NVH is somewhat visceral. Usually that's pretty awesome, but sometimes it can be a bit much.
Last edited by Rochester; 04-20-2023 at 09:19 AM.
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#9362
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@thescreensavers interesting. I have a few questions:
1. How long did the epoxy last?
2. How did you know if failed?
3. Are you saying that, with the diff brace installed, it doesn't matter if the bushing is bad?
Thanks,
Sea Stories
1. How long did the epoxy last?
2. How did you know if failed?
3. Are you saying that, with the diff brace installed, it doesn't matter if the bushing is bad?
Thanks,
Sea Stories
If the main diff bushing is blown, and you're relying on the diff brace to keep things solid, then aren't you putting a lot of stress on the diff housing bolt(s) that the brace is connected to?
I'm no mechanical engineer, but it seems to me the diff brace should complement the situation, and not compensate for a problem.
I'm no mechanical engineer, but it seems to me the diff brace should complement the situation, and not compensate for a problem.
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Took a trip to the suburbs, so naturally packed my 2 buckets. First wash since the deluge of pollen. Also tinkered with my turn signals more to figure why the heck my brake and license plate lights were all blinking when I signaled…
Strongly considering leaving my car out here, to finally sit in a garage. Using the G less and less these days, so probably worth it to stash it away for a while. And keep the battery on a tender, which has been a nagging issue lately
Strongly considering leaving my car out here, to finally sit in a garage. Using the G less and less these days, so probably worth it to stash it away for a while. And keep the battery on a tender, which has been a nagging issue lately
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@thescreensavers interesting. I have a few questions:
1. How long did the epoxy last?
2. How did you know if failed?
3. Are you saying that, with the diff brace installed, it doesn't matter if the bushing is bad?
Thanks,
Sea Stories
1. How long did the epoxy last?
2. How did you know if failed?
3. Are you saying that, with the diff brace installed, it doesn't matter if the bushing is bad?
Thanks,
Sea Stories
I went from blown bushing (1-2 shift had a very bad clunk, rear end hopped and caused traction control to come on) > epoxy fix (slight clunk, no tcs) > diff brace (no clunk, no TCS) > diff brace w/ poly bushings (didn't really notice much difference.
So my suggestion to you would be to epoxy + diff brace. The bushing was an absolute PITA job and I have a lift.
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The Bell racing diff brace didn't fit with my exhaust, but I want to give the Z1 version a chance. But yes that rear bushing is one of the hardest jobs I've done, and easily the most bruised I ended up lol.
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I went from blown bushing (1-2 shift had a very bad clunk, rear end hopped and caused traction control to come on) > epoxy fix (slight clunk, no tcs) > diff brace (no clunk, no TCS) > diff brace w/ poly bushings (didn't really notice much difference.
So my suggestion to you would be to epoxy + diff brace. The bushing was an absolute PITA job and I have a lift.
So my suggestion to you would be to epoxy + diff brace. The bushing was an absolute PITA job and I have a lift.
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I work with T clamps left and right.
LEFT AND RIGHT!!!!!!! And look at this.....
All this time, all the clamps, all of the brackets made...
And it's not like you dont get 2 inches of thread extra per clamp once tightened that you purposefully cut for looks and attach a bracket to the pipe because it hangs
As simple as this is thank you for the trick!
LEFT AND RIGHT!!!!!!! And look at this.....
All this time, all the clamps, all of the brackets made...
And it's not like you dont get 2 inches of thread extra per clamp once tightened that you purposefully cut for looks and attach a bracket to the pipe because it hangs
As simple as this is thank you for the trick!
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You used the t-clamp bolt to connect the frame bracket? That's pretty clever.
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Sprayed some cerakote on my intake tubes.
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#9374
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now we need an engine bay shot I am a fan of less polished metal!
Nice report! I think after another clean one you can easily do 5k OCI with T6.
What was the oil you used before?
Nice report! I think after another clean one you can easily do 5k OCI with T6.
What was the oil you used before?
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