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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:52 AM
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Having Issues With Diff Brace

Rear holes are off? Is something out of whack? I can't seem to get the holes to line up.

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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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Which diff brace is it and how far off are the holes? Mine were a little off so I had to drill them out to make the holes a tad larger so they lined up...
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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I think its a KGParts one. Its about half a inch off.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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You might whant to check out yor PPF (power plant frame). In this pic it seems that you have a seperation. about the same amount that it is off.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Nah my ppf is pretty new and has been cryo'd and reweld'd. Its just the pic.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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I had problems with a gotham racing one. I just re drilled holes. Hope that helps
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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I enlarged the holes alot to make mine fit. I just bought some new heavy metal cutting blades for my jig saw. A drill press would work best though.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Did you guys follow the instructions on how to install it? IIRC, you are supposed to pre-load the differential while installing the brace. Check with KG and have him send you the instructions.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by WaLieN
Did you guys follow the instructions on how to install it? IIRC, you are supposed to pre-load the differential while installing the brace. Check with KG and have him send you the instructions.
There were instructions? I just got a slab of metal when i ordered from KGparts...
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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I got instructions, when you order I got sent a link to a webpage showing installation. I recall its meant to be a 'tight fit', once it was together felt very rigid and does its job very well
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Yes, I didn't get written instructions either. I did get a link to his company website with a guide on how to properly install it though. Mine didn't line up perfectly as well, I had to preload the brace slightly to get the 12mm bolts in. Hit up Keith: https://www.rx7club.com/members/rxrotary2_7-2463/
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. I contacted keith
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