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CobraJD said:I hear everyone talking about this brace. What is it, where do you get it, what is the reason for it, and how much??? Thank you
-it is the only thing to HELP our weak IRS diffs from exploding
-We have a few in stock
-We sell them reg. at $210......email us and maybe we can make a deal
Here is some more information on the brace:
MJ's Brace
Good quality product.
Install is pretty simple.
About 20 minutes after about a dozen of them
Dan
MJ's Brace
Good quality product.
Install is pretty simple.
About 20 minutes after about a dozen of them
Dan
CobraJD said:
I did one set of both, my own. I do not ever want to do another set again. It ranks right up there with the header install on these cars. It is time consuming more than anything. I think I spent 8 or 9 hours doing mine. After the first bushing it gets easier though. Having the correct tools helps too.
MM or Steeda had pretty good instructions for the installs. You might want to look at them before you do anything.
If you plan on staying with the IRS, I would do the bushings (IRS & Diff), the bolts (they're out anyway) and the brace/plate above the rear IRS bolt to the trunk wall. I would also do the MJ Brace. These mods and some good tires and the hop will be pretty minimal.
Dan
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Thank You for the advise. Are there any special tools that would make the job easier?? Also who out there has the best springs for these cars. I hear alot of people talking about the Steeda springs. What about the rear shocks I hear they are to soft should I change them or change the front and rear.
Thank You for the advise. Are there any special tools that would make the job easier?? Also who out there has the best springs for these cars. I hear alot of people talking about the Steeda springs. What about the rear shocks I hear they are to soft should I change them or change the front and rear.
I am not a suspension expert, by any stretch of the imagination but, I think most people are swapping out the springs to give the car a lower look, rather than help with the launch.
As far as a particular brand, maybe some people can jump in here that have experience with varioous brands and speak up.
I went to a solid axle a long time ago, so I didn't bother with the springs.
As far as tools for the swap, mostly common hand tools, nothing exotic except for a 1 1/2 inch drum sander.
You could do a search on SVT Performance for IRS bushing swaps. There were a couple of good write ups there.
Dan
As far as a particular brand, maybe some people can jump in here that have experience with varioous brands and speak up.
I went to a solid axle a long time ago, so I didn't bother with the springs.
As far as tools for the swap, mostly common hand tools, nothing exotic except for a 1 1/2 inch drum sander.
You could do a search on SVT Performance for IRS bushing swaps. There were a couple of good write ups there.
Dan
The only odd or special tool needed for the bushing install is something to press the bushings into the IRS subframe. I used a long bolt and a modified puller. I have heard of others using huge sockets.
Make no mistake about it, it is a big pain in the ass. But hey, if you have the time and some advil it can be done.
As far as the IRS brace, looks like a hot item for those who want to keep their IRS. Myself, these solid axle picks and threads are giving me a woody.
Make no mistake about it, it is a big pain in the ass. But hey, if you have the time and some advil it can be done.
As far as the IRS brace, looks like a hot item for those who want to keep their IRS. Myself, these solid axle picks and threads are giving me a woody.
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