IRS 8.8 differential center section sleeves

[toadster]

I'm missing the front two from my kit, they're like $5 and since I have to wait 3 more weeks for FFR to open - can anyone tell me what type of metal the sleeves are make of?
Can I source from elsewhere?


Use a plastic mallet to install the polyurethane bushings marked 2048 and the longer (31/16”) sleeveswhere the front of the center section will mount.
assuming 3 1/6" length and 5/8" inner bore - but what about strength #s?

https://i.imgur.com/2pXf7g3.png

[CraigS]

They are steel w/ 'about' 1/8inch wall thickness. I found the bushings here
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2048
The ID of the bushing is 22mm so sleeve would be ID = 5/8 and OD = 7/8 (22mm). Here is some pipe you could use.
https://www.mcmaster.com/metals/steel/shape~round-tube/od~0-875inches/id~0-635inches/
You could also call Energy Suspension. I looked but couldn't find sleeves but I bet they have them. Also I think I have read here that some of the FFR people are working, from home I guess, and will answer an email.

[edwardb]

The INFO@FACTORYFIVE.COM mailbox at Factory Five is being monitored and responded to. According to Dave's daily videos, they have a skeleton crew and have been making some parts shipments. Plan is to phase in more soon I guess. So while they're officially closed, something is happening. I'd suggest a message to there with your situation and see what they say.

Missed on the inventory or on the POL?

[toadster]

They are steel w/ 'about' 1/8inch wall thickness. I found the bushings here
https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/bulk-2048
The ID of the bushing is 22mm so sleeve would be ID = 5/8 and OD = 7/8 (22mm). Here is some pipe you could use.
https://www.mcmaster.com/metals/steel/shape~round-tube/od~0-875inches/id~0-635inches/
You could also call Energy Suspension. I looked but couldn't find sleeves but I bet they have them. Also I think I have read here that some of the FFR people are working, from home I guess, and will answer an email.

they've been in my missing inventory list since February... I've been emailing Dave C. quite a bit, and Tony even sent me a few parts he had within grasp.
Would really like to get this IRS up an into the car, I can deal with the missing toe adjusters later - it would be nice to get the rear brakes setup too - then start planning the ABS lines :)


The INFO@FACTORYFIVE.COM mailbox at Factory Five is being monitored and responded to. According to Dave's daily videos, they have a skeleton crew and have been making some parts shipments. Plan is to phase in more soon I guess. So while they're officially closed, something is happening. I'd suggest a message to there with your situation and see what they say.

Missed on the inventory or on the POL?

[CraigS]

I am too lazy right now to jack mine up and slide under for a look. I wonder if could you install the diff etc w/o those sleeves and put them in later? It would be hanging 1/8 inch low at the front but I don't think that would hurt anything