Diff Suspension Questions
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Diff Suspension Questions
Two questions:
1. Any tips/good ways of removing the diff carrier bushings? They're a little worn, not perished, but you can see some tiny cracking around the rims. If it won't affect ride/handling too much, I might elect to not replace them. I really don't feel like dropping the diff.
2.Diff carrier tie rods. Is there any calibration/setting of them? Do they affect caster/camber/toe-in? A good source to find replacements?
Side question: SPC control arms - good upgrade?
Thanks
1. Any tips/good ways of removing the diff carrier bushings? They're a little worn, not perished, but you can see some tiny cracking around the rims. If it won't affect ride/handling too much, I might elect to not replace them. I really don't feel like dropping the diff.
2.Diff carrier tie rods. Is there any calibration/setting of them? Do they affect caster/camber/toe-in? A good source to find replacements?
Side question: SPC control arms - good upgrade?
Thanks
Last edited by criceo; May 7, 2026 at 09:41 PM.
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The problem with the diff carrier bushes is that there are metal shells in there.
The aftermarket replacement bushes require the metal shells to be removed.
You can have the thickness of the shell taken off the new bush with a lathe (I did that with the last diff I had)
The aftermarket replacement bushes require the metal shells to be removed.
You can have the thickness of the shell taken off the new bush with a lathe (I did that with the last diff I had)
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I think I'll forgo changing them. Surely, if all the other rear suspension bushes are replaced, the ride and handling will still be fine. It's not like the diff bushings are destroyed. Just a little old.
