GT-Spec rear diff brace

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 04-21-2007, 09:53 AM

Just installed the GT-Spec rear diff brace using the TurnInConcepts install instructions

TiC rear diff bushings

GT-Spec rear diff brace

The TiC instructions were a great help...and I did as suggested when it came to removing the diff Studs.

The only things I would add for the GT-Spec install are the following:

1. On the STi, remove both connections to the diff temp sensor. This will allow you to get the brace out. I didn't focus on the second connection at first.

2. Grease the outside of the bushings on each end of the brace. This will make sliding the brace into position much easier. I also greased the housing that the brace slides into on the car.

3. Grease the Bolts.

4. Install the

Passenger side Bolt first. This will allow you to move the brace around and get the bolt in. Then, when you do the Driver side and you need to "help" the bolt in, you will have enough room to do so. There isn't any room on the

Passenger side to do that.

5. When you go back to install the Studs, start them by hand (you are going into aluminum). Make sure you tighten the top bolt down. When you go to remove that top bolt make sure you are not backing the stud out again...it's a pain to line those suckers up. I started off with a box end to watch for any Stud movement.

I was glad I had a pry bar...made moving the brace around much easier and I could make small adjustments. Also nice to have a 17mm deep socket.

The stock bushings feel like warm butter...I was surprised at how soft they were.

gtspec rear diff brace

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 10-03-2007, 05:18 PM

bump...few questions about this lately. added a few terms to help searching.

3k1n · 10-12-2007, 02:56 PM

was the bushings and the brace worth the money and the trouble? did it make a big difference. Because honestly i don't feel nor hear much of a clunk when i shift. Besides the noise were there any other advantages?

04-21-2007, 09:53 AM	#1
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '06 Works GP Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,747 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	GT-Spec rear diff brace Just installed the GT-Spec rear diff brace using the TurnInConcepts install instructions TiC rear diff bushings GT-Spec rear diff brace The TiC instructions were a great help...and I did as suggested when it came to removing the diff Studs. The only things I would add for the GT-Spec install are the following: 1. On the STi, remove both connections to the diff temp sensor. This will allow you to get the brace out. I didn't focus on the second connection at first. 2. Grease the outside of the bushings on each end of the brace. This will make sliding the brace into position much easier. I also greased the housing that the brace slides into on the car. 3. Grease the Bolts. 4. Install the Passenger side Bolt first. This will allow you to move the brace around and get the bolt in. Then, when you do the Driver side and you need to "help" the bolt in, you will have enough room to do so. There isn't any room on the Passenger side to do that. 5. When you go back to install the Studs, start them by hand (you are going into aluminum). Make sure you tighten the top bolt down. When you go to remove that top bolt make sure you are not backing the stud out again...it's a pain to line those suckers up. I started off with a box end to watch for any Stud movement. I was glad I had a pry bar...made moving the brace around much easier and I could make small adjustments. Also nice to have a 17mm deep socket. The stock bushings feel like warm butter...I was surprised at how soft they were. gtspec rear diff brace This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by QuickSilverSTi : 10-03-2007 at 05:17 PM.

10-03-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '06 Works GP Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,747 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: GT-Spec rear diff brace bump...few questions about this lately. added a few terms to help searching.

10-12-2007, 02:56 PM	#3
3k1n Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: APS TBE R1 Location: Boston Posts: 105 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: GT-Spec rear diff brace was the bushings and the brace worth the money and the trouble? did it make a big difference. Because honestly i don't feel nor hear much of a clunk when i shift. Besides the noise were there any other advantages? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.