22+ GR86/BRZ Driveshaft Lockdown & Carrier Bushing Install
- by Josh Kelley
OVERTAKE
WRX / STI / FR-S / BRZ / GR86 OVERTAKE Driveshaft Carrier Bushings
OVERTAKE driveshaft carrier bushings for WRX, STI, BRZ/86/GR86/FR-S. CNC stainless replaces OEM rubber to improve alignment, reduce lash and vibration, and protect U-joints.
WRX / STI / BRZ / FR-S / GR86 OVERTAKE Driveshaft Lockdown Kit
Eliminate driveshaft slop and wheel hop with the OVERTAKE Driveshaft Lockdown Kit. Firmer mounting improves throttle response and traction. Fits WRX/STI & BRZ/86.
Install Instructions
Tools Needed
- Way to get under the car
- 4mm Allen Key
- 14mm Socket
For bushing removal:
- Pliers
- Optional but recommended: tire rod puller
Estimated Install Time: ~1hr depending on experience
1. Assembly of driveshaft lockdown overview
The OVERTAKE lockdown kit comes with two sides that comes in 2-pieces per side. The two thinner pieces are for the rear side of the drive shaft and two thicker sides are for the front side of driveshaft.
2. Front Portion of Driveshaft lockdown kit
First we'll do the front portion using the the thicker pieces.
We'll take the larger piece and with the recessed part facing the driveshaft bushing and we'll rotate it in like pictured below.
3. Rear Portion of Driveshaft lockdown kit
Next we'll do the rear section of the driveshaft lockdown kit. We'll take the thinner bigger piece and with the recessed side towartds the bushing we'll rotate in.
We'll now connect the backside with the frontside using the shorter, 4mm bolts threading through the rear into the front and we'll just hand tighten for now.
4. Bottom Portion of Driveshaft lockdown kit
Now with the top of front & back being hand tight we can start on the bottom portion. Thicker piece will go in front, and really can only go in one orientation without it sitting flush.
We'll use the thinner piece in the back and fits similarly, needs to sit flush with rest of kit. We'll now thread in the longer 4mm allen bolts.
5. Torquing down driveshaft lockdown kit 4mm bolts
Each bolts only needs 9-10 ft/lb of torque.
Make sure tighten the bolts in a star pattern to get them flat as possible.
Now we're done! Ready to move onto the carrier bushing kit.
Carrier Bushing Install - 1. Remove OEM Bolts
With driveshaft lockdown kit installed on the car we're now able to move onto the Overtake Carrier Bushing Install.
Remove the two 14mm carrier bushing bolts (once bolts are removed drive shaft will lower slightly so be prepared for that)
2. Removing OEM Bushings
Remove the OEM bushings. To break free can use two pliers or a tie rod puller/remover (what we’re using). Make sure to repeat on both sides.
3. Installing New Overtake Carrier Bushings
Install new bushings. Thicker side on top with the recessed side on the bottom. We’ll use a 14mm socket to help us hand tighten and thread the new bolt into the car. Repeat on both sides.
4. Torquing Down Carrier Bushings & Final Thoughts
Next we’ll rotate the bushings to position the driveshaft as straight as possible and once that’s done we’ll torque the bolts down to 38ft/lbs
Final Thoughts
Significant amount of less movement than compared to the OEM bushings and setup. This should help greatly with securing the driveshaft to reduce any sort of momentum loss that sway was previously causing better power transfer to the rear wheels.
OVERTAKE Driveshaft Lockdown & Carrier Bushing
The factory driveshaft carrier and carrier bushings are held together with soft rubber bushings that flex, compress, and degrade over time. Under hard acceleration, this allows the driveshaft to move out of alignment, wasting energy and creating that unsettling "slop" in the drivetrain. The OVERTAKE Subaru Driveshaft Lockdown Kit and carrier bushing kit eliminates that movement by securing the driveshaft carrier to the chassis, keeping everything locked in place where it belongs. Less slop, more confidence.
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