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  1. butt_yodel

    Rear differential noise on decel

    I’m sure some noise is normal and not cause for concern. For what it’s worth, my ‘22 was dead quiet with the same setup. The noise I’m encountering on the ‘23 cuts through radio and exhaust and lives in your head rent-free. 60 mph is a very unfortunate spot to encounter the issue consistently.
  2. butt_yodel

    Rear differential noise on decel

    Small update for future readers. Replaced the OEM carrier bearing with a JXB and it made no difference. Driveline feels tighter though, cool mod (y)
  3. butt_yodel

    Rear differential brace Steeda, Livernois, ID speed

    Upgraded with the JXB carrier bearing today. Noise didn't get any better or worse. I can definitely feel the driveshaft now, though. I'd imagine that's expected and doesn't bother me much.
  4. butt_yodel

    Strange oil leak…..Any ideas?

    Just had my timing cover replaced on my ‘23 too. Dealer happened to catch it while doing plugs. Doesn’t seem to be very common.
  5. butt_yodel

    Rear End Failure

    Interesting tidbit... the howling is completely absent when it's cold out. It's generally louder the nicer the weather is.
  6. butt_yodel

    Rear End Failure

    Dealer told me they do tear down the diff, just replace the entire unit and send it back to Ford. Wasn't able to get a good answer.
  7. butt_yodel

    Rear differential noise on decel

    Follow up to this... I had the rear end replaced again. Both replacements started howling from the second they were installed. No solution yet.
  8. butt_yodel

    Rear End Failure

    Anyone figure out the howling from the rear diff? I'm on rear end #3 at 18000 miles, they keep finding metal in it and replacing it. 2nd driveshaft too... first one was eaten up. Brand new diffs are howling the second I drive it off the lot. Throwing a driveshaft carrier at it soon.
  9. butt_yodel

    Rear differential brace Steeda, Livernois, ID speed

    I'm on my 3rd rear diff and 2nd driveshaft and the dealer can't find this noise. Mine's at 45 mph and 58-62 mph, accel and decel, but louder at decel. Throwing a carrier bearing at it, don't know what else to try. AWR brace on mine is almost like a stethoscope to an underlying issue. I did some...
  10. butt_yodel

    Rear differential noise on decel

    Dealer diagnosed this as a bad pinion bearing for me today. Started at 3k miles, got very loud by 5k. No leaks. Just bad setup, I think.
  11. butt_yodel

    How-To: Ethanol Sensor Installation

    It got me too… what a mess
  12. butt_yodel

    How-To: Ethanol Sensor Installation

    Found it. Swear that wasn't there the first time I looked ... :)
  13. butt_yodel

    How-To: Ethanol Sensor Installation

    Thanks guys. Probably just drill a hole in the engine bay fuse box for now. Preferred going through the firewall to have a nice tidy place to stuff all the excess harness. Where is a good ground point near the fuse box? The ground on the harness is a little circle that can fit over a screw or...
  14. butt_yodel

    How-To: Ethanol Sensor Installation

    Finally got the fuel-it working. How are y’all getting through the firewall? Currently have a hack job in the engine bay fuse box
  15. butt_yodel

    How-To: Ethanol Sensor Installation

    Can I mount the sensor without the spacer? Not sure why it's needed/included in the kit. Thanks! Edit: Nevermind, I see what's going on now with the bracket.
  16. butt_yodel

    wheel hop

    Drew a little arrow
  17. butt_yodel

    wheel hop

    I see the scribe marks in the photo on the FenFab website. Sweet. Thanks!
  18. butt_yodel

    wheel hop

    Ordered some of Brett's toe links. Any alignment needed after pulling out the OEM? I got alignment done recently for my H&Rs.
  19. butt_yodel

    wheel hop

    Saw these in the Facebook group this morning: https://fenfabrication.com/shop/explorer-st/fenfabrication-explorer-st-2020-hp-rear-toe-link/?fbclid=IwAR1gcgjzy9hLVYB-Ig1oJQ8Xw1DmvewU3IOyyEbBFYT7wcjfvpMnkIBEVjw May not be bad to try out.
  20. butt_yodel

    wheel hop

    My 1-bolt wheel hops a bunch. Have had an AWR brace on it since going to 93 E30 tune, might get this inspected next time I'm at the dealer. Think that brace does much to stop it from bending? I recall this being a highly debated topic.


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