I just wanted to make everyone aware of the fact that if they plan on using the new Ford Racing rear diff cover AND our FT 1401 Delrin isolated rear diff lowering mount, you will run into some interference issues with the inner toe link mounts on the subframe.
We will have a solution to this dilema shortly. We plan on selling a milled Ford Racing cover that will clear the inner toe link mounting brackets so everything will simply bolt in place with no issues. We are currently waiting for tooling to mill the covers at this time.
Stay tuned.
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I was just about to pull the trigger and order the 5001 and cover, guess I better wait?:shrug:
So FT5001 doesn't fit with an unmodified FR Diff Cover?
Sucks, I already have the cover.
Does FT5000 fit?
Yes, the FT5000 should fit because it uses the stock rear diff mount. You just have to replace the rubber bushing and replace it with the delrin rear diff support (FT 1300) that comes in the kit.
So FT5001 doesn't fit with an unmodified FR Diff Cover?
Sucks, I already have the cover.
Does FT5000 fit?
Bruce can you let me know what kit will work with the LPW cover if any please? I have the MM kit for the diff but would like to switch to yours in the future.
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I'm looking at this cover now that I'm doing my gear swap. What are you guys thinking about the bolts they send with this cover? I'm stuck between lpw and arp bolts or just buying this cover and using the supplied ones. Thanks.
The FT 5001 kit will work with the Ford Racing cover, but you will have to do some modification to the cover and the inner toe link mounts.
The milled cover we will offer in the very near future, used in conjunction with the rear diff lowering mount, will not require any modification and bolt in with no issue.
The FT 5000 kit, with our standard Delrin rear diff mounting bushings FT 1300, will work with the LPW cover, however, you will most likely need to grind off the "L P W" letters for clearance as some have had interference issues in the area of the letters.
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The FT 5001 kit will work with the Ford Racing cover, but you will have to do some modification to the cover and the inner toe link mounts.
The milled cover we will offer in the very near future, used in conjunction with the rear diff lowering mount, will not require any modification and bolt in with no issue.
what kind of modifications are necessary? do you have a "how to"?
how much difference is there performance wise between the FT5000 and the FT5001 Kit? is the difference noticable or will it limit the suspension adjustability?
sorry for the many questions, I'm new to the IRS world.
btw, do you ship overseas?
Once we have a machined cover we will post photos for everyone's viewing pleasure. Unless you have access to a milling machine, modifying the cover will be difficult at best. One of our installation facilities did modify a cover with a Dremel tool but I would NOT recommend it!
The inner toe link mounts could be modified somewhat but if you remove too much of that material you will weaken those mounts.
The difference between the FT 5000 and the FT 5001 are the rear diff mounts which is addressed here:
FTBR Frequently Asked Questions
If you don't have a driveline vibe now, the installation of the kit will most likley NOT induce one. If you have a driveline vibe you'll definitely want to opt for thr FT 1401 rear diff lowering mount.
Yes we ship overseas but you'll have to inquire for freight quote at:
[email protected]
Hope that helps.
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