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Old 12-12-2021, 10:15 PM
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Default Bellworks vs GKTech diff brace?
I'm thinking of putting in a diff brace since I have the diff out anyways (though it doesn't need to be dropped to install).
Does anyone have any experience with one or both? Which one is worth getting?

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Old 12-13-2021, 10:08 AM
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Make sure that what ever you get still allows you to access the fill plug. I think the Bell ones block the fill plug so you cannot easily change diff fluid without removing it.
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I've been thinking about this as well for me. I think I'm going to go with the GKTech Diff cover but I think I'm going to use the bolt instead of the 2nd lug.
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That cover is way too much money lol. As far as best diff brace I'd say FDF fab hands down.
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That cover is way too much money lol. As far as best diff brace I'd say FDF fab hands down.
Just bought this. Thank you
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
Just bought this. Thank you
The FDF piece? I'm eventually going to ditch my Z1/Bell for it, so much more useful of a brace.
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Originally Posted by DarkZ03
The FDF piece? I'm eventually going to ditch my Z1/Bell for it, so much more useful of a brace.
just received yesterday. My plan later is still a built diff from Z1 with a 3.9. Hopefully no issues when that happens
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
just received yesterday. My plan later is still a built diff from Z1 with a 3.9. Hopefully no issues when that happens
Should be fine, stock cover you install on the inside and aftermarket on the outside I believe.
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
just received yesterday. My plan later is still a built diff from Z1 with a 3.9. Hopefully no issues when that happens
Do you know if you can install the brace with the stock toe buckets with springs in them?

I have true coilovers, but I was looking to install the diff brace first.
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