bushing Q after noticing a difference between 2015 and 2016

[turbosc297]

So I've owned a 2015 and 2016 GT and noticed today on my 2016 that the differential bushings are different.

I cut them out to install some BMR goodies and noticed the LR is solid, 2 fronts have only two openings and the RR is pretty airy like you see in wheelhop videos.

Did the 2015's have bushings like this from the factory? maybe Ford stiffened up the diff mounts for 2016...

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[BMR Tech]

There are, to my knowledge, (3) style diff bushings.

Solid rubber, typically only on the rear mounts.

Two-Void style, also usually only found on the rear mounts.

Four-Void style, only used for the front mounts.

This is based on use purchasing 15-20 sets of these, as well as ripping about 10 sets out of 2015 and 2016 MY V6, EB and GT Mustangs.

There also seems to be some inconsistency as to what bushings are used in what locations....AND, when ordering new bushings from the dealer, you may not be able to match the exact bushings your car came with. It is a little frustrating on our end trying to figure it all out. I believe Ford is all over the place early on with new models, which is understandable. For example...the "PP" toe links being standard on every S550 made. lol

I would love to see the pictures of the bushings you have. Specifically the front bushings which have the threaded inner sleeves.

IMO, these bushings have been an issue since day one for several reasons. First, I think they should have used 16mm diameter bolts instead of 14mm....second, I feel they should have made a smaller diameter AND rubber mass bushing design like GM did on the Camaro (which has hardly any wheel hop) and third...I think they should have used a center sleeve design that has built in stops, (vertically) instead of just a perfectly round sleeve.

They may have revised the designs. Or atleast, I hope they have!

 

[turbosc297]

Interesting. I'll get some pics up in the next day or two with tags as to which location they were in. Build date is April 2016

 

[turbosc297]

P.S. I'm hoping your poly diff bushings and delrin cradle bushings take care of 90% of the hop. Vertical links and control arm bushings next if that doesn't help

 

[turbosc297]

Front 2 were the 4-void bushings, right rear was a 2-void bushing, and the drivers rear was a solid rubber bushing

 

[BMR Tech]

Yeah that is pretty normal

 

[Star711]

There are, to my knowledge, (3) style diff bushings.

Solid rubber, typically only on the rear mounts.

Two-Void style, also usually only found on the rear mounts.

Four-Void style, only used for the front mounts.

This is based on use purchasing 15-20 sets of these, as well as ripping about 10 sets out of 2015 and 2016 MY V6, EB and GT Mustangs.

There also seems to be some inconsistency as to what bushings are used in what locations....AND, when ordering new bushings from the dealer, you may not be able to match the exact bushings your car came with. It is a little frustrating on our end trying to figure it all out. I believe Ford is all over the place early on with new models, which is understandable. For example...the "PP" toe links being standard on every S550 made. lol

I would love to see the pictures of the bushings you have. Specifically the front bushings which have the threaded inner sleeves.

IMO, these bushings have been an issue since day one for several reasons. First, I think they should have used 16mm diameter bolts instead of 14mm....second, I feel they should have made a smaller diameter AND rubber mass bushing design like GM did on the Camaro (which has hardly any wheel hop) and third...I think they should have used a center sleeve design that has built in stops, (vertically) instead of just a perfectly round sleeve.

They may have revised the designs. Or atleast, I hope they have!

[MENTION=9985]BMR Tech[/MENTION], you mentioned that you've purchased sets of the stock differential bushings, so does Ford now sell them separately from the subframe? If so, would you mind confirming the product code?

Thanks

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