From what Ive read the best thing you can do is get some better sway bars for improved ride quality. I bought the diff brace more for protection of the diff than ride quality, and will eventually get the Whiteline setup for sways.
From what Ive read the best thing you can do is get some better sway bars for improved ride quality. I bought the diff brace more for protection of the diff than ride quality, and will eventually get the Whiteline setup for sways.
I currently have the ark sway bar on my list of upgrades around late spring. I just recently purchased and did some pretty heavy mods so wanted a more cheaper alternative.
I don't know that it protects the diff, in the sense that guys are shearing ring/pinion gear teeth off without it. It's more about eliminating excess play and damage to the mounting bolts, which were designed around 368hp rather than 500+ and hard launches.
I've seen before/after videos under the car of the diff movement, and I believe the early braces weren't beefy enough and tended to break. Whether that would ultimately lead to enough movement to cause damage within the diff, or to break its bolts, I can't say, but the Explorer ST (similar drivetrain) will bend/break diff bolts once upgraded.
So from my understanding it “protects” the diff by securing it better to the frame, allowing less play and reducing the chance of snapping/breaking the diff. Bolts may break but Id rather break the bolts than the whole diff.
Here's a video comparison -- you can see the brace bracket in the bottom half, and the difference in how much the diff rotates rearward (via the mounting point bushings) when he accelerates:
Just had the brace installed on my Stinger. I can feel the difference.
What I think I'm feeling is less delay from the moment you press on the gas pedal to when power transfers to the wheels.
I got to take a closer look under the car and there's other places where there is designed play between the drive shaft and the differential. This brace takes some of it away.
This was explained very well. I'm glad you are already feeling the benefits!
To explain it in other terms, the differential moves around a lot, putting a lot of pressure on the diff bolts sometimes causing them to snap or back out. The BMS Diff Brace will reduce play and stress on these bolts by reducing the movement of the diff.
Improve your Stingers traction by reducing the movement and slop in your rear differential bushings with the Burger Motorsport Differential Brace. This brace also helps to eliminate vibration noise in the cabin interior. All hardware is included for a quick and easy installation. Compatible with...
