Im going to get a new diff cover that has a fill and drain plug on it so i can change my gear oil easier. I see a few out there (Roush, BMR, and Ford Racing). Has anyone purchased and installed any of these. I read somwhere that the panhard bar hits into any aftermarket covers.... Is this true?
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2005 Mustang GT , 5-speed , Satin Silver
Mods: C&L, custom SCT tune, Stage 3 Comp Cams, Flowmasters, OR h-pipe, Steeda UDP, 4.10 FRPP gears, Zex Wet Nitrous Racer Kit, SPEC 3+ w/ alum Flywheel, Detroit True-Trac, full BMR suspension, PH alum driveshaft, M&H, SS window louvers, GTS center panel blackout
12.88 @ 106
12.03 @ 115 (75 hp shot)
Thats the other one that i saw, which i forgot to put on my list i posted. Is it really the only one with no clearance issues? I cant thats the only one that fits with no problems.
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2005 Mustang GT , 5-speed , Satin Silver
Mods: C&L, custom SCT tune, Stage 3 Comp Cams, Flowmasters, OR h-pipe, Steeda UDP, 4.10 FRPP gears, Zex Wet Nitrous Racer Kit, SPEC 3+ w/ alum Flywheel, Detroit True-Trac, full BMR suspension, PH alum driveshaft, M&H, SS window louvers, GTS center panel blackout
12.88 @ 106
12.03 @ 115 (75 hp shot)
I've got the same setup as Stl and it works fine. The cover slides right in, but you may need to fab a funnel or shop around for one when you fill the housing. I found a small nozzle laying around and filled it straight from the bottle, but it took forever since there was no place for the air to escape from the bottle. FYI: Old gear oil freaking STINKS! It's pretty sludgy looking as well.
The axle brace "prevents bending and twisting of the axle housing allowing for increased traction & durability". It really takes some fandangaling to get it in, but it fits well. I mostly got it because I liked the look.
I've got the same setup as Stl and it works fine. The cover slides right in, but you may need to fab a funnel or shop around for one when you fill the housing. I found a small nozzle laying around and filled it straight from the bottle, but it took forever since there was no place for the air to escape from the bottle. FYI: Old gear oil freaking STINKS! It's pretty sludgy looking as well.
The axle brace "prevents bending and twisting of the axle housing allowing for increased traction & durability". It really takes some fandangaling to get it in, but it fits well. I mostly got it because I liked the look.
Haha....You spend alot of time staring at the bottom of your car? Just kidding, I'm assuming you can see the brace under the bumper. I installed the BMR Loop on my ride this weekend. If found myself placing the BMR sticker it came with on part of the loop. I thought to myself...who the hell is going to see this...
Thanks for the info.
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2006 Mustang GT, 76mm Turbo Kit, Diablo Mafia, 3:73 Gears, Flowmaster Mufflers, Steeda Sport Springs, Pro Action Struts, Upper Strut Mounts, X5 Balljoints, Bumpsteer Kit, Eibach Sway Bar Kit, Edelbrock Panhard Bar, Foose Nitrous Wheels, GT500 Wing, CDC Chin Spoiler, CDC Blackout, SOS Pillar Pod, Auto Meter Sport Comp II gauges, Steeda Billet Lower Control Arms, Steeda Adjustable Upper Link, Spydershaft Aluminum DS, BMR Safety Loop.
What does the axle brace do? Is it drag or road race applicable?
I have the CHE axle brace...fit was tight but nice.
Id say its more for drag racing but it wouldnt hurt to have it for road racing as well.
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Saleen S/C 3.2 pulley tuned by JDM Engineering, GT500 pumps, CHE goodies on the rear, 4.10's, KOOKS/ high flow catted X pipe with PYPES Violators, Spydershaft, TCI 3500 stall, PA deep tranny pan. Meziere w/p,M&H 325/45/17 DRs.
future mods.... a 3.0 pulley
on the LPW/CHE axle brace combo. There's also enough clearance if you decide to install a Fays watts link.
Another option is to ditch the stock panhard bar and brace and get a differential cover with a watts link pivot point integrated into the cover (I recall that Saleen makes one but it's pretty expensive).
New Differential Cover 
Just kidding, I'm assuming you can see the brace under the bumper. I installed the BMR Loop on my ride this weekend. If found myself placing the BMR sticker it came with on part of the loop. I thought to myself...who the hell is going to see this...
on the LPW/CHE axle brace combo. There's also enough clearance if you decide to install a Fays watts link.
