Tre Rear Differential Upgrade Service
Oct 14, 2008, 09:20 AM
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Actually the rear diff bushings are all quite easy to cut out. You basically slide a hacksaw blade (or coping saw if you prefer) through the bushing, then reconnect to the saw handle. Then cut through the outer bushing sleeve. Once you have cut the outer sleeve it is VERY easy to hammer out the old bushing with a screwdriver and hammer. The poly replacements are typically 2 pcs and are pressed in from the outside. You'll need a vice at best.
Oct 16, 2008, 07:18 PM
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Actually the rear diff bushings are all quite easy to cut out. You basically slide a hacksaw blade (or coping saw if you prefer) through the bushing, then reconnect to the saw handle. Then cut through the outer bushing sleeve. Once you have cut the outer sleeve it is VERY easy to hammer out the old bushing with a screwdriver and hammer. The poly replacements are typically 2 pcs and are pressed in from the outside. You'll need a vice at best.
Oct 17, 2008, 08:13 AM
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Actually the rear diff bushings are all quite easy to cut out. You basically slide a hacksaw blade (or coping saw if you prefer) through the bushing, then reconnect to the saw handle. Then cut through the outer bushing sleeve. Once you have cut the outer sleeve it is VERY easy to hammer out the old bushing with a screwdriver and hammer. The poly replacements are typically 2 pcs and are pressed in from the outside. You'll need a vice at best.
Didn't think of this approach. Good idea.
If you can't get access to a press this sounds like the way to go. I was referring to bushings other than just the diff ones (lateral arms, mustache bar, etc.).
For those who want to do a lot of bushings Harbor Freight has some pretty cheap presses.
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Oct 17, 2008, 09:27 AM
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Didn't think of this approach. Good idea.
If you can't get access to a press this sounds like the way to go. I was referring to bushings other than just the diff ones (lateral arms, mustache bar, etc.).
For those who want to do a lot of bushings Harbor Freight has some pretty cheap presses.
If you can't get access to a press this sounds like the way to go. I was referring to bushings other than just the diff ones (lateral arms, mustache bar, etc.).
For those who want to do a lot of bushings Harbor Freight has some pretty cheap presses.
Oct 18, 2008, 10:34 AM
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I'm interested in doing the diff upgrade but live in the Middle East so the shipping would be killer due to the weight even, and then there's the downtime issue.
Wondering if the TRE exchange option would still apply in my case? Would love to find a way to make it work!
Wondering if the TRE exchange option would still apply in my case? Would love to find a way to make it work!
Oct 18, 2008, 11:01 AM
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If I were you Id just purchase one off of Ebay or something and have it sent straight to Jon@TRE. Then he can just send it straight to you when done and you will have zero downtime and save on shipping. And it would be nice to have a spare sitting in the garage just in case.
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Oct 18, 2008, 11:58 AM
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It worked for me when I purchased a transmission
Just make sure you check his seller ratings and open up a good dialogue with the seller to help ensure you dont get ripped off.Marty
Dec 21, 2008, 09:23 PM
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Got this mod done the other day and I haven't got a real trial yet but it feels solid and I can't wait for autox to start up again so I can put it to use.
Feb 5, 2009, 09:44 AM
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I have been wondering if there are any longevity problems with this upgrade. My car is a DD first, autoxer second, and anything else is a long third. Has anyone that has done this ran into any noises, weird driving, or accelerated wear with this mod?
Feb 5, 2009, 07:33 PM
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I had mine put on April 2008. No problems whatsoever. I noticed some noises when I first started driving it (especially when taking a tight turn out of a parking spot at slow speeds), but I'd also replaced the rear diff bushings with Whiteline bushings. After the diff broke in the noises went away.
Feb 6, 2009, 12:20 AM
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The TRE rear diff mod seems like a must, so, I am looking for an OEM rear diff so I don't have any down time since my Evo is my daily driver. Anyone on this post have one they want to sell to me? It seems TRE doesn't have any 06 rear diff's in stock to exchange at the moment.