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Old 01-18-13, 08:43 PM
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What Diff brace is this?

What Diff brace is this?



I bought this exact diff brace . But I dont know what brand it is . , and what that red goop is

I'd like to try and find out who makes htem to see if I can see the install directions even though its really straight forward LOL


Want to know if I need to do something about htat red goop thats by the diff
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Looks to be based off the KGParts Diff brace:

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...d-pics-242470/

Only install instructions you need are maybe the torque specs when reinstalling. Just don't tighten any of the nuts/bolts down until you're able to thread on the rest of them first.

PS there's a gaping hole in that guy's diff case

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^I don't think that is his car, he just bought the brace

I'd recommend having that brace re-powder coated. I think that is the nastiest one I've ever seen.

Be very (very) careful torquing the hardware that goes to the frame, those suckers are very easy to strip out.... more than half of the FDs I have my hands on have at least once of those stripped.
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Ah, I caught that and edited as you posted

I agree with the hardware that goes on the frame, don't force anything on... you'd think the threads there would be a bit more robust.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
^I don't think that is his car, he just bought the brace

I'd recommend having that brace re-powder coated. I think that is the nastiest one I've ever seen.

Be very (very) careful torquing the hardware that goes to the frame, those suckers are very easy to strip out.... more than half of the FDs I have my hands on have at least once of those stripped.
hah I didnt buy THAT one just one like it . mine is nice and shiny still in the packaging infact , But i can give it an anti rust coat tomorrow

and thanks I'll be careful . if you see me crying on here tomorrow You will know I wasnt careful enough

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My mounting bolts have been modified to hold SAE course threaded bolts. I stripped one out without even trying. I figured if my sissy hands with a socket and a driver could do that, no way it would hold clutch drops.

I think this guys brace worked too good. Holy crap!
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Originally Posted by Radial GT
My mounting bolts have been modified to hold SAE course threaded bolts. I stripped one out without even trying. I figured if my sissy hands with a socket and a driver could do that, no way it would hold clutch drops.

I think this guys brace worked too good. Holy crap!
hah he was making alot of power .. and I'm not getting it for drag racing...

OK maybe a little drag racing . LOL

but mostly for auto-x where we still launch the cars and I was getting wheel hop which I dont like




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