turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 21y 8m 3d Gender: Male Posted 22/04/12 08:44 AM Share Posted 22/04/12 08:44 AM THere is no point putting a standard replacement cradle in. It needs to be modified for greater strength by adding plate and weld. Belt the bent plate as original as you can so you can get it aligned then start adding plate of some thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXR05 Member 181 Member For: 13y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane QLD Posted 22/04/12 09:47 AM Share Posted 22/04/12 09:47 AM wait, so I don't need a new cradle ? where would I look for a new backing plate ? I thought it meant a whole new cradle. Just call ford or something?It's my own fault really, was too hard on the gear changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 22/04/12 10:17 AM Share Posted 22/04/12 10:17 AM if the thread where the main bolt screws into is damaged/missing, then it's the backing plate you need as that is what that bolt goes in to, A new one is available from ford or source a second hand one from a wrecker but make sure the thread is good first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake F6 Donating Members 327 Member For: 21y 4m 19d Location: Melbourne Posted 22/04/12 10:32 AM Share Posted 22/04/12 10:32 AM Is this a part that should potentially be pro-actively strengthened to ensure that failure does not occur in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 22/04/12 10:42 AM Share Posted 22/04/12 10:42 AM in regards to the cradle, looking at those pics it appears it would be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramad Member 824 Member For: 19y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 22/04/12 11:28 AM Share Posted 22/04/12 11:28 AM Whats with all the white, silicone-looking stuff around the edge of the new rear diff bush? You really dont need that if you are installing a bush correctly. Was the rear bush loose in the cradle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoles Donating Members 390 Member For: 13y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Port Hedland Posted 22/04/12 12:50 PM Share Posted 22/04/12 12:50 PM (edited) Whats with all the white, silicone-looking stuff around the edge of the new rear diff bush? You really dont need that if you are installing a bush correctly. Was the rear bush loose in the cradle?Pretty sure its vaseline, you know for lube to get it in the hole Edited 22/04/12 12:50 PM by knoles 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeghia82 Member 54 Member For: 12y 10m 25d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, South Eastern Suburbs Posted 22/04/12 01:05 PM Author Share Posted 22/04/12 01:05 PM It seems as though they have greased it up to install it and it hasn't been cleaned up. I will be plating it up and will show pics once it's all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzza 777 Member 7,135 Member For: 15y 10m 2d Gender: Male Location: Neutral Bay. Born and Bred in the RSA Posted 23/04/12 02:06 AM Share Posted 23/04/12 02:06 AM Damn more of these cradles popping up. Weak point for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa g6et Member 657 Member For: 13y 6m Gender: Male Location: Perth NOR Posted 23/04/12 02:33 AM Share Posted 23/04/12 02:33 AM The potential of these cars let down by some basic design issues like these cradles and bushes. I love my G6E Turbo but I worry about possible future issues like this, especially now I've modified and probably have no warranty on the cradle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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