[Z06] Installed DTE trans brace
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Burning Brakes
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From: Joisey
Just got done installing the ECS brace in my car and it was a bitch. They use a single top trans bracket for the 2 top rods and 2 separate trans brackets for the lower rods. The top bracket was almost impossible to get it while the trans was in the car. DTE has 2 side brackets for the trans to mount all 4 rods and is so much easier to install. Plus one of the top rod on the ECS brace is mounted on a pretty severe angle so forces pulling the rear and trans together are not equal.
Hope you bought the DTE
Hope you bought the DTE
Last edited by NJ_phil; Dec 13, 2016 at 05:23 PM.
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From: Pasco WA
Just got done installing the ECS brace in my car and it was a bitch. They use a single top trans bracket for the 2 top rods and 2 separate trans brackets for the lower rods. The top bracket was almost impossible to get it while the trans was in the car. DTE has 2 side brackets for the trans to mount all 4 rods and is so much easier to install. Plus one of the top rod on the ECS brace is mounted on a pretty severe angle so forces pulling the rear and trans together are not equal.
Hope you bought the DTE
Hope you bought the DTE
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Weeki Wachee Florida
I received my ECS brace yesterday and starting installing today. Yah it's a pain but it's not that bad, I have about 4hrs in it so far taking my time. I am working under the car on jack stands. The top tranny bracket wasn't that bad you just have to use the right extensions and swivels. I have everything mounted except for the 2 lower tension rods and they are the easy ones to do. All in all it's not to bad, it's worth doing for the added insurance in my opinion.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Ponchatoula La
We offer a brace similar to the Pfadt, and it controls the drivetrain torque reaction which helps plant the tires and reduce/stop wheel hop which is hard on the case, axles, and can cause other driveline problems. We also have the DTE differential business
We offer $50.00 off (25.00 each) when both the strut and mount are purchased together.
Thank you,
Scott
We offer $50.00 off (25.00 each) when both the strut and mount are purchased together.
Thank you,
Scott
