FC Explorer 8.8 Diff Kit

[ebdyguy]

Where in Australia ?  I have a friend there who occasionally ships a container there and might be able to help you out.

[frijolee]

Thinking of getting this incase my mazdaspeed diff goes bang. my main issue being that I'm in Australia so shippiung would probably be killer

@loveb  It's not too bad.  We've sent several down under.  Shipping to Australia runs ~$250 for the kit.  We do quote international shipping by order so drop us a line at roninspeedworks@gmail.com and we'll take care of you.

-Joel
(for RSW)

[racer#93]

I would like to buy one of these kits how do I order one

[frijolee]

I would like to buy one of these kits how do I order one

http://www.roninspeedworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=104   

[racer#93]

witch rear subframe mounts should I use. i'm using stock rubber on diff front and rear .

[eage8]

witch rear subframe mounts should I use. i'm using stock rubber on diff front and rear .

Use Solid subframe bushings unless you're using a adjustable subframe link to adjust camber (which you shouldn't be)

The NVH addition is minimal.  The front subframe is solid mounted, why not solid mount the rear?

[eage8]

Thought I posted this here, but it looks like I forgot.

I took my diff out a while back and the top mount was getting dug into and the lower rubber mounts it came with got completely crushed.


so I added a nice thick washer on the top that was the same OD as the mount to prevent digging and also got a stock ford bottom mount (which you have to clearance on the front end:


a full season of auto-cross later it's still going strong and wheel hop is much better:

[frijolee]

Eage8,

Thanks for the feedback.  I'm doubly happy to report we've already addressed both of the comments.  The side straps flare to be sure they're have full coverage up top and we're also including the OEM Ford rubber bits for the bottom side of the mount as well.   We're big believers in continuous improvement around here!   

-Joel

[racer#93]

iv'e been looking but can't find them,could someone please post a link ,im ready to start my 8.8 swap and I would like to have all my ducks in a row first

[frijolee]

iv'e been looking but can't find them,could someone please post a link ,im ready to start my 8.8 swap and I would like to have all my ducks in a row first

Ronin is at www.roninspeedworks.com (or .net, makes no difference)

The complete FC 8.8 is sold here:
http://www.roninspeedworks.net/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=104

Thanks for the interest!

[racer#93]

thanks , I've already got 8.8 kit ,I'm looking for rear frame bushings, I was looking stock rubber but it has been suggestion to use solid mounts, on another note has anyone had problems pushing in the stock bushing in the diff mount,mine seem to want to kinda fold over on each half.im using a 20 ton press trying to keep it strait as I can , any advise would appreciated

[racer#93]

thanks , I've already got 8.8 kit ,I'm looking for rear frame bushings, I was looking stock rubber but it has been suggestion to use solid mounts, on another note has anyone had problems pushing in the stock bushing in the diff mount,mine seem to want to kinda fold over on each half.im using a 20 ton press trying to keep it strait as I can , any advise would appreciated

[frijolee]

Solid mounts are not recommended.  They end up binding on the studs which can create stress issues if you don't ream them open.  If you ream them open then it's easy to end up sloppy.  My favorite bushings for this application are the Mazda Comp isolators available from Mazdatrix.  They're an OEM form factor with a much higher durometer rubber.

Do you have the install instructions?  All our install instructions live here if you need them http://www.roninspeedworks.net/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=7   I just triple checked but there is a picture of the worm gear clamp assist that's a big help in getting the bushings started on page 17.  You basically compress the two sides of the bushing together to get it started in the hole.  Once it's going, you pull the clamp off and finish the press.

-Joel (for RSW)

[bikedad]

Yeah. What he said. ^^^^^^^^^^

You'll like them much better and I had no wheel hop with them.

http://youtu.be/pv_2-36LNqI

[racer#93]

ii 'm looking for rear frame bushings not diff bushings