NEW Product Alert! The AWR Racing rear diff mount

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

Ordered. Hope to get the proper subframe from the dealer for a “permanent” fix, but this seems like a viable stop gap.


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[CLAYMAN]

Question, how do you tighten the bolts to the subframe? Since there is only entry from the bottom.

 

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

Question, how do you tighten the bolts to the subframe? Since there is only entry from the bottom.

slide the nut plate up in the subframe through an existing hole, bolt on the bracket - pretty slick design actually !
see pic below

 

[CLAYMAN]

Ah I see, I'm sold..

 

[MikeyP]

Question for us in the "4 bolt gang". Has anyone placed a GoPro under the truck to see how much the diff moves during launch? That could help show if this is worthwhile for us 2020s as well.

 

[Cruising68]

Question for us in the "4 bolt gang". Has anyone placed a GoPro under the truck to see how much the diff moves during launch? That could help show if this is worthwhile for us 2020s as well.

That would be the ultimate comparison IMO. Would make the decision on how to address the one bolt a simple one. Three bolt, four bolt, three bolt with diffy stiffy and the new one. My guess is this new one would show less movement than the diffy stiffy and possible the same as the 4 bolt. Purely my speculation.

 

[bigcat1185]

In for videos

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

In for videos

Yup, I want to see vids as well.

 

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

here's the only video available at the moment
please note the $249 w/FREE SHIPPING price ends on May 10th when the mounts ship. We've sold so many of these it's truly incredible - grab one now before the price jump + shipping cost is added
https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...s/awr-racing-rear-diff-mount-2020-explorer-st

 

[ZookaRoo]

here's the only video available at the moment
please note the $249 w/FREE SHIPPING price ends on May 10th when the mounts ship. We've sold so many of these it's truly incredible - grab one now before the price jump + shipping cost is added
https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopif...s/awr-racing-rear-diff-mount-2020-explorer-st

This is a great idea, but since Ford is aware of the issues, I think this would cause more of a concern on any breakage issues that may arise. Just not sure how much stress those small cover bolts could take as well.

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

here's the only video available at the moment]

Awesome, thanks.
Maybe put out a short vid that has your tech walking through the job.

This is a great idea, but since Ford is aware of the issues, I think this would cause more of a concern on any breakage issues that may arise. Just not sure how much stress those small cover bolts could take as well.

Well, it's two cover bolts, better than nothing.
And if no drilling is involved, you could always take it off before heading to the dealer if you have any related problems.

 

[Rick]

Awesome, thanks.
Maybe put out a short vid that has your tech walking through the job.



Well, it's two cover bolts, better than nothing.
And if no drilling is involved, you could always take it off before heading to the dealer
if you have any related problems.

mechanics at the dealership will know that the bolts have been taken out, and that’s just giving them ammunition to not warranty due to modifications and or tampered with by owner.

 

[ZookaRoo]

Awesome, thanks.
Maybe put out a short vid that has your tech walking through the job.



Well, it's two cover bolts, better than nothing.
And if no drilling is involved, you could always take it off before heading to the dealer if you have any related problems.

True , but if the main bolt snaps these other 2 bolts are for sure snapping as well.

 

[Tommyc]

I am going this route. Who knows maybe this alternative will prove stronger than the 4 bolt standard. I hate dealing with moron dealer service reps as they generally have absolutely no clue. Funny I replaced my oil lines in my Lotus 12 years ago before the recall that was issued. Guess what? Lotus USA paid for all the parts that I installed as they determined the new lines exceeded the specs for their replacement lines. Hello Ford? As this is fully removable without a trace then even if it breaks they have no real proof. I have modified many cars in my time and find that the aftermarket solves many issues the factory is not willing to address. My $0.02

Tommy

 

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

True , but if the main bolt snaps these other 2 bolts are for sure snapping as well.

as mentioned we have a few that have been on test vehicles , one of which is tracked nearly every weekend that runs 11's
it's being put through the paces and has proven to hold up as intended
I can't comment much about the Ford recall and frankly it doesn't matter, this rear diff support can be used on any Explorer ST rear subframe regardless of how many bolts it has or the build date

 

[Tommyc]

If you look at the bolt receiver castings the stress molds are lateral not vertical. This doesn't support the "z" loads up and down.. This mount supports both x and z. The forces. once the bolts are secured acts on the whole assembly. Just like the after market rear motor mounts on the Focus ST/RS. They distribute the force throughout the entire bell housing using existing bolts. Whatever still better than arguing with a service manager.

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

True , but if the main bolt snaps these other 2 bolts are for sure snapping as well.

The main bolt and the 2 diff bolts from the brace work in conjunction with each in taking stress, not separately from each other.

Put another way, the main bolt is no longer taking all the load by itself.

 

[CareerFiremanGuy]

mechanics at the dealership will know that the bolts have been taken out, and that’s just giving them ammunition to not warranty due to modifications and or tampered with by owner.

Maybe they'll notice, and maybe they won't.
Regardless, it's still not even close to being so obvious as seeing additional holes drilled in the subframe.

 

[bigcat1185]

Will this brace still work and be "on drill" once the subframe is swapped for the two bolt?

 

[ron@whooshmotorsports]

Will this brace still work and be "on drill" once the subframe is swapped for the two bolt?

the brace fits and helps support the diff on any 2 bolt or single bolt Ford Explorer ST rear subframe