who's tried the new Steeda diff brace?

Toadster · Jul 9, 2023

about the same price as the IDSpeed one - both look chunky

Svtguy · Jul 9, 2023

I bought one a few days and I’m eager to get it on my ST. Mine is a 3 bolt and the Steeda solution looks to be the most rugged solution on the market.

Toadster · Jul 9, 2023

Svtguy said:

nice! did you get a good deal?

GearHead_1 · Jul 9, 2023

I have only seen one price from all vendors.

Svtguy · Jul 9, 2023

Toadster said:

I think it was $50 off the regular price, I also picked up Steeda’s intercooler and that was also on sale so I’ll do both one weekend.

tj@steeda · Jul 11, 2023

The Steeda diff brace has been the same price since we released it - FYI, these have been a tremendous hit & they are already on their second batch of manufacturing.

A couple reviews have also come in & they are very excited at the fit, finish & ease of installation - this is a great upgrade!

TJ

Svtguy · Jul 12, 2023

tj@steeda said:

Hi, I purchased one haven’t received or installed it yet…. but I’m curious if you can check the diff level and drain/refill with the unit installed?

Toadster · Jul 12, 2023

Svtguy said:

good point, seems like maybe not?

there's a hole for the lower drain, but would struggle to get a tool in there IMHO, and not sure how you'd get to the fill hole

tj@steeda · Jul 12, 2023

Svtguy said:

Hi, I purchased one haven’t received or installed it yet…. but I’m curious if you can check the diff level and drain/refill with the unit installed?

No issues check it when installed.

TJ

UNBROKEN · Jul 12, 2023

Toadster said:

It’s just a socket head plug…a ball end Allen wrench would slide right in there. But even if it didn’t is removing the rear part a real concern for the maybe 1 time someone would change the diff fluid? Let’s be honest…most people will never change it.

Svtguy · Jul 12, 2023

UNBROKEN said:

Not really for me…the way bigger issue is the glass 3 bolt setup from FMC.

Toadster · Jul 13, 2023

I’d be more concerned about accessing the fill port up top

schaggatron · Jul 18, 2023

Toadster said:

Agreed. There’s very little room to access the fill plug, between it and the sub frame. A standard 3/8 ratchet won’t fit. What tool would you use to remove the fill plug?

Boss240 · Jul 31, 2023

Damn that steeda brace looks fantastic. Too bad I already have the IDspeed one installed or I would of bought this one.

randyknight · Jul 31, 2023

tj@steeda said:

Any plans of offering it coated black?

Toadster · Jul 31, 2023

randyknight said:

could try a blueing solution and DIY it

https://allofkitchen.com/how-to-darken-stainless-steel/?expand_article=1

GearHead_1 · Jul 31, 2023

I haven't installed it yet but I have one sitting here. It is aluminum by the way. It could be either anodized or coated. There is a product called Alumi Black for firearms, it works great on scratches but I have never tried to use it on something as large as this brace.

randyknight · Aug 1, 2023

Toadster said:

It is Billet aluminum, you can't blue aluminum. It was to be anodized coated.

JCR ST · Aug 1, 2023

Installed mine yesterday. Install went well except the upper/outer diff bolts were a PIA to tighten. My 13mm end wrench wouldn't fit the E-head bolt and it's too narrow for socket. Going to get a E-18 end wrench to finish tightening them. Otherwise it looks great and peace of mind is at hand!

R2D2 · Aug 2, 2023

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This one actually got me interested. Looks nice and feels study.

Not sure if I really need it on my two(four) bolt stock daily driver.

Yes, it should come with option to choose the color!

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