Underbody cross brace?
02 September 2006, 02:27 PM
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Underbody cross brace?
There's a cross brace which is attached to teh underbody on each side just in front of the rear suspension assembly. I assume this brace increases body strength in some way, but I'm opene to other opinions.
Each of the bushes on mine seem to have a lot of play in them and was wondering if this is normal or they need replacing as the back end of mine is feeling a bit sloppy lately.
Any ideas?
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Ben
Each of the bushes on mine seem to have a lot of play in them and was wondering if this is normal or they need replacing as the back end of mine is feeling a bit sloppy lately.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Ben
02 September 2006, 04:48 PM
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The 'brace' is no such thing.
It is the transverse beam of the rear diff carrier. There are 2 large rubber bushes in it so it should 'move' when prised with a large screwdriver (etc).
If this were loose then the rear end will move a touch, if the bolts have dropped out then serious (dangerous!!) movement will occure. (do not drive the car...)
If it is very loose, there will be a hard thumping at the back of the car when starting off/changing gear.
Graham
It is the transverse beam of the rear diff carrier. There are 2 large rubber bushes in it so it should 'move' when prised with a large screwdriver (etc).
If this were loose then the rear end will move a touch, if the bolts have dropped out then serious (dangerous!!) movement will occure. (do not drive the car...)
If it is very loose, there will be a hard thumping at the back of the car when starting off/changing gear.
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02 September 2006, 04:54 PM
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Cheers Graham
Yeah, it can thump a bit with the clutch judder when pulling away in anger, so it could be a bit too loose which could explain the slight sloppyness. It is still bolted in place by the way but isn't attache to the rear diff/drive system, just to each side of the underbody.
I've also just been out for a good hard run and the car is alot more sloppy than before. I've got AGX shocks, which are only a year old and still very hard on the hardest setting so they shouldn't be the problem, or could they be? Can the the rebound fail before the bound and vice-versa?
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Yeah, it can thump a bit with the clutch judder when pulling away in anger, so it could be a bit too loose which could explain the slight sloppyness. It is still bolted in place by the way but isn't attache to the rear diff/drive system, just to each side of the underbody.
I've also just been out for a good hard run and the car is alot more sloppy than before. I've got AGX shocks, which are only a year old and still very hard on the hardest setting so they shouldn't be the problem, or could they be? Can the the rebound fail before the bound and vice-versa?
Ben
05 September 2006, 07:12 PM
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Nah, we must be talking about different bits Graham.
This bar goes over the half shaft and just bolts to either side of the underbody. I can't see anywhere else anything else could possibly be attached.
Ben
This bar goes over the half shaft and just bolts to either side of the underbody. I can't see anywhere else anything else could possibly be attached.
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05 September 2006, 11:25 PM
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yes i have the cusco version of this brace!!!
no idea what it does tbh, i bought it along with the upper front and rears at the same time and fitted them all at once
no idea what it does tbh, i bought it along with the upper front and rears at the same time and fitted them all at once
05 September 2006, 11:28 PM
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i asume you mean this type?
Part Number
DescriptionR.R.P
Rear Lower Tower Bar Support
COMPETITION RACING USE
Subaru Impreza WRX & STI Model GF8 & GC8 Incl. Import 95-00. Engine Code EJ20.
4 Door Saloon & 5 Door Hatchback
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DescriptionR.R.P
Rear Lower Tower Bar SupportCOMPETITION RACING USE
Subaru Impreza WRX & STI Model GF8 & GC8 Incl. Import 95-00. Engine Code EJ20.
4 Door Saloon & 5 Door Hatchback
Large Pic£45 + VAT
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