Rear differential brace Steeda, Livernois, ID speed

[enphor]

Seems folks shit on the Steeda , but I have it along with the JXB insert and whoosh bolt on my one bolt and works great. Steeda has changed the mounting bolts to the subframe bracket so maybe that helps with the earlier reports of those bolts snapping on hard launches?

Sometimes I can detect a slight gear hum sound from the rear off the gas and slowing down at a certain gear/speed. Not 100% sure it is the brace or bushing or neither as I haven't removed them to find out. Doesn't bother me.

 

[butt_yodel]

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 research on the FB group and this is an issue with all braces for a very small number of people. My '22 was dead quiet, in the '23 I can't cover the noise with the radio.

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.

 

[Birdofprey]

Steeda on my 25. No complaints no noise. I think it’s a quality piece.

 

[zekenator]

I can't seem to find the answer to this question: does the ID Speed differential brace come with the grade 12 bolt for the 1 bolt rearend I have in my '21? Or do I need to order the bolt too?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

I can't seem to find the answer to this question: does the ID Speed differential brace come with the grade 12 bolt for the 1 bolt rearend I have in my '21? Or do I need to order the bolt too?

You need to order the bolt too.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I'd say for my daily driven stocker, i'm leaning towards the ID Speed brace just for the EPDM bushing and lessened likelihood of NVH.

 

[zekenator]

You need to order the bolt too.

Thanks man. Possible silly question but I'd rather ask and know for sure...the JXB diff bushing insert will also work with the ID Speed brace, correct? (as well as any other brace I would assume)

 

[zekenator]

I'd say for my daily driven stocker, i'm leaning towards the ID Speed brace just for the EPDM bushing and lessened likelihood of NVH.

I completely agree. That's why I'm getting the ID Speed too, plus it seems to be regarded as the best one in an all-around sense. The fact that it's a couple hundred bucks more or whatever seems pretty inconsequential to me in the grand scheme of things and how much money I/you/we will be putting into these kickass trucks. Even if that money is only car payments and fuel. In my case I will for sure be doing many bolt-ons, probably FBO's sooner than later. And since this ST is fairly quickly going to become my all-in-one vehicle where I daily drive 50-75% in it, use it 100% for errands, building supply store trips, etc, as well as the new permanent tow vehicle for our 19' Lance camper, yeah I'm getting the best diff brace.

 

[JFam]

I went with AWR brace but in reality, can't even remember the last time that I launched mine. Generally speaking my romps on hwy on ramps or just some occasional WOT's in 2-4th.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Thanks man. Possible silly question but I'd rather ask and know for sure...the JXB diff bushing insert will also work with the ID Speed brace, correct? (as well as any other brace I would assume)

Yes, the bolt and insert won’t interfere with any diff brace at all

 

[21STBlkout]

My 2 cents, I have a 2 bolt SF with AWR brace, JXB inserts and the 12.9 bolts from whoosh, Also no NVH.