Diff brace thoughts?

BoilardZ · 03-15-2024, 11:23 PM

I replaced my diff bushings last year with hand tools--no power tools. But I did use the bushing pressing tool from Z1. The whole job took a solid 4-5 hours. But it just requires a lot of patience as you very, very slowly turn the screw to get the bushing out. Good to have a long breaker bar.
There are some good videos on Youtube. The key is to remove ALL the parts that are in the way, including exhaust (just has to be unhooked at the muffler, and let the whole thing dangle down to the ground), and a few braces.

Kzonts · 03-16-2024, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BoilardZ

I replaced my diff bushings last year with hand tools--no power tools. But I did use the bushing pressing tool from Z1. The whole job took a solid 4-5 hours. But it just requires a lot of patience as you very, very slowly turn the screw to get the bushing out. Good to have a long breaker bar.
There are some good videos on Youtube. The key is to remove ALL the parts that are in the way, including exhaust (just has to be unhooked at the muffler, and let the whole thing dangle down to the ground), and a few braces.

I did it without power tools as well on my previous Z. Using the tool was tough. I had to ensure the car was high enough off the ground for a LONG breaker bar. And it took all of my strength to get it out. This time if I need to do it, I will cut it out!

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BoilardZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 94 Drives: 2017 370Z Rep Power: 9	I replaced my diff bushings last year with hand tools--no power tools. But I did use the bushing pressing tool from Z1. The whole job took a solid 4-5 hours. But it just requires a lot of patience as you very, very slowly turn the screw to get the bushing out. Good to have a long breaker bar. There are some good videos on Youtube. The key is to remove ALL the parts that are in the way, including exhaust (just has to be unhooked at the muffler, and let the whole thing dangle down to the ground), and a few braces.