FG_G6E Member 35 Member For: 13y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/05/12 08:07 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 08:07 AM Ford have finally brought out a new diff bush for the late MK1 and all MK2 FPV Falcons. I had these fitted today to my G6E after having a awful clunk in my rear end with the standard bushes replaced 8 months ago . The problem has finally gone and is a much smoother car to drive. Only issue is cars under warranty cant use these diff bushes. Cost is around $64 + GST 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 6d Gender: Male Posted 02/05/12 09:01 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:01 AM Also as of today ford has released new procedures and shipped out a new special tool for replacing these, should see the new stuff next week, this should reduce retail labour cost for those wanting a dealer to fit them, only taken 9 years and 4 bush evolutions lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 02/05/12 09:02 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:02 AM MAAAAAD!!! so how much you recon we would be looking at to get the bush changed now??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 6d Gender: Male Posted 02/05/12 09:05 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:05 AM Depends on the dealer, some may not change their prices but they should because doing the job PROPERLY doesnt require removing the diff from te cradle anymore, takes about 2 hours start to finish Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG50T Member 568 Member For: 21y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/05/12 09:16 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:16 AM Keep us updated on the new procedure. Great news..hope these ones last Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 02/05/12 09:23 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:23 AM wow that's awesome news but I wonder what the chances ford out in the sticks where I am get this tool Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 6d Gender: Male Posted 02/05/12 09:25 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:25 AM The new procedure for falcon sedans basically is Remove irsUsing special tools remove old bush and fit new bush (with diff in place) Refit irsThe new tools look great theres a horseshoe shaped plate that goes at the rear of the bush and slides over thr diff hat protrusion, 2 studs then screw into it from the front and another plate goes over them, then a cylinder goes over te front and a bolt screws in through the cylinder to remove the bush similar to install.... Kinda hard to explain but works very well and doesnt rely on straining the alloy diff hat in the process Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa g6et Member 657 Member For: 13y 11m Gender: Male Location: Perth NOR Posted 02/05/12 09:27 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:27 AM I'll be interested to see the new procedure and tool, and just how they can do it without removal of the cradle(or hole thru the spare wheel well)You would think the dealer will use the new procedure as Ford will more than likely reduce the warranty reimbursement for labour now it can be done much quicker. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 6d Gender: Male Posted 02/05/12 09:31 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:31 AM On 02/05/2012 at 9:23 AM, Bonjaz said: wow that's awesome news but I wonder what the chances ford out in the sticks where I am get this toolTheir wording today was "we are currently shipping out tools to dealers" being a locally delivered product and an essential special tool, I would think all dealers will get them whether they use them or not I dont know, I have seen people half drop the cradle and pry the bush out then hit the new one in which is terrible practice Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicxr6t05 Bronze Donating Members 2,216 Member For: 13y 9m 6d Gender: Male Posted 02/05/12 09:34 AM Share Posted 02/05/12 09:34 AM On 02/05/2012 at 9:27 AM, wa g6et said: I'll be interested to see the new procedure and tool, and just how they can do it without removal of the cradle(or hole thru the spare wheel well)You would think the dealer will use the new procedure as Ford will more than likely reduce the warranty reimbursement for labour now it can be done much quicker.Cradle still has to be removed on falcons but diff stays on cradle, doing it the dodgy way is much quicker (45min or so) but its something I dont agree with and refuse to do or let others do if I have anything to do with it Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/79995-fg-fpv-mk2-diff-bushes/#findComment-1230705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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