{"product_id":"btkusa-e36-diff-brace","title":"BTKUSA E36 Diff Brace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBTKUSA BMW E36 Medium Case Billet Differential Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Kill the Competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory BMW E36 medium case differential is known for one major weakness: its cast aluminum mounting ears. Under increased torque and aggressive driving conditions, these mounting points can crack or completely break, often leaving owners with no choice but to replace the entire differential housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBTKUSA developed our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillet Differential Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to provide a stronger, more permanent solution without requiring an entirely new housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional sheet metal reinforcement braces that offer limited support against rotational forces, our billet design is engineered to better manage drivetrain torque and reinforce the differential mounting structure under high loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision machined from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6061-T6 billet aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this brace provides a rigid, durable mounting solution built for high-horsepower street, track, and motorsport applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur design also retains factory functionality, including OEM sway bar mounting locations, wheel speed sensor clearance, and access to the differential drain and fill ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17-4 stainless steel mounting inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforces the factory differential mounting structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to repair differential housings with broken mounting ears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved resistance to drivetrain torque and rotational loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains OEM sway bar mounting provisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains wheel speed sensor clearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull access to OEM differential drain and fill ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes upgraded 90A polyurethane bushings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for BMW E36 medium case differentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) BTKUSA Billet Differential Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(4) 90A Polyurethane Bushings with Inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Mounting Inserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Required Installation Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Installation Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHIS PRODUCT IS NOT A DIRECT BOLT-ON. MODIFICATION OF THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING IS REQUIRED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brace is specifically designed to repair and reinforce E36 medium case differential housings with broken mounting ears. The damaged mounting areas must be properly machined or prepared to create flat mounting surfaces before installing the brace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included 90A polyurethane bushings are specifically designed for this application and are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot interchangeable with OEM bushings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation is strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AGI4_xAsPL0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBTKUSA — Built to Kill the Competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuiltToKillUSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46510820720684,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/8104\/2732\/files\/IMG-0039.jpg?v=1793059316","url":"https:\/\/builttokillusa.com\/products\/btkusa-e36-diff-brace","provider":"BuiltToKillUSA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}