klastinger Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I just ordered the Shelby Billet Watts Link and looking for some installation information for those who have installed the Shelby Watts Link. Will the system fit with the factory finned differential cover on the 2012 GT500? I know some talk of using the KR cover, but I don't know what that looks like, so I have no comparison to the stock cover. I have a Steeda differential cover, which is basically the factory finned cover with drain and fill plugs installed. If I need to trim the fins it will be much easier to do before the installing the cover then it will be do once it is on the car. Any information or suggestions will be appreciated. If you have pictures that would even be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 The steeda FRPP cover should work, it's very similar height to stock sheetmetal cover I've the same one to install along with the Fays2 watts link Now to just do it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I just ordered the Shelby Billet Watts Link and looking for some installation information for those who have installed the Shelby Watts Link. Will the system fit with the factory finned differential cover on the 2012 GT500? I know some talk of using the KR cover, but I don't know what that looks like, so I have no comparison to the stock cover. I have a Steeda differential cover, which is basically the factory finned cover with drain and fill plugs installed. If I need to trim the fins it will be much easier to do before the installing the cover then it will be do once it is on the car. Any information or suggestions will be appreciated. If you have pictures that would even be better. Steeda Differential Cover.jpg That Steeda looks like it might be a modified Explorer cover, or an older GT500 stock unit. We have some GT500KR diff covers, call in your order, they clear Watts links for sure (it's on my car). Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwestercamp Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I know for a fact that the watts link fits perfect with the billet cover. I added one of those to my car. Love it. not sure about the billet one though would assume dimensions are similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I know for a fact that the watts link fits perfect with the billet cover. I added one of those to my car. Love it. not sure about the billet one though would assume dimensions are similar Yup. That's my current setup. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtzja Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Klastinger -- I have the Shelby Billet Fays Watts Link installed on my 13 GT500. I went to the Fays Watts Link site to get some additional information when I installed mine. Also, Jim Fays will be happy to help (his number is on the web site). The best advice I can give you is don't get in a rush and take your time. I had to adjust mine a couple times to get it "right" and it is time consuming tightening everything up. But, when it is all set and tightened, it works exactly as publicized and definitely works as advertised. I have 315x35/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on widened 11.5" Alocas without any room for side-to-side movement, and this set up was the one I needed to eliminate any side-to-side movement. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Holtzja thanks you for the information. I appreciate the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingsnut Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I have the FRPP version of that dif cover, it's tight but it fits fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Okay. Looks good. Thanks for the information. Getting ready to tackle the install starting Sunday afternoon. Too much College Football on tomorrow to get started then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Klastinger, Curious how your install is going Any details would be appreciated Mine is still setting on the work bench intimidating me a bit Thanks Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Klastinger, Curious how your install is going Any details would be appreciated Mine is still setting on the work bench intimidating me a bit Thanks Larry Larry, Call me if you need any help before, during, or after your install. I'm happy to help. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Larry, Call me if you need any help before, during, or after your install. I'm happy to help. Jer Thanks Jer Given you are removing my excuses, it may finally get installed As I get close I will call prior to starting Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Thanks Jer Given you are removing my excuses, it may finally get installed As I get close I will call prior to starting Larry I can give you some good tips on the installation, so, yes, call first! Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKSGT Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 [ Klastinger, Curious how your install is going Any details would be appreciated Mine is still setting on the work bench intimidating me a bit Thanks Larry For either Klastinger or Lgs ShelbyGT, I just got mine finished. Had a thread asking for some help and got it from various places here and through Jim Fays. Jim was very good about answering emails and we got down to few discussions at the end. It is awesome with just general driving I have done today. Detroit area has some tough roads and they seem better without the panhard trying to push body around when either side of the road is broken up. I was intimidated and after getting some outrageous approximate quotes took it on in the garage. At times I really wonder why I chose the route I took of doing by myself with car on home built stands getting me 6" of lift. Pictures I am attaching show my stands and the primary pieces needed to get it done. You will see an 18" piece of 1/2" galvanized pipe that became my savior to keep the axle bracket fixed as I torqued the mounting brackets. Do it again if I should ever get another Mustang still with a panhard bar. Certainly but, I would find a way to get the recommended drive on hoist. DrKSGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am hoping to get installed this weekend. It is all ready to go. Changed my differential fluid and put the new cover on. Have the panhard and brace off. Now to get the Watts Link system installed. I take pictures as I do the install and post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am hoping to get installed this weekend. It is all ready to go. Changed my differential fluid and put the new cover on. Have the panhard and brace off. Now to get the Watts Link system installed. I take pictures as I do the install and post. Call me before then, if you get a second. I can usually save some potential headaches with a few tips. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Call me before then, if you get a second. I can usually save some potential headaches with a few tips. Jer Okay. I will call you tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Finally got the system installed with excellent suggestions from several forum members and Jer. After all adjustments I am about 1/16 of an inch off from one side to the other, but that it as good as I can get it. It is a little tedious, but a ratchet strap and digital angle gauge is very important tools to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Now go out and drive that bad boy hard in and out of a corner to feel the difference. I had a stupid grin on my face after my first drive with the aluminum watts link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I am going to try and do that this weekend. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted October 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Drove my car to a local car show today, and I have to say that the Watts link definitely makes a difference in how the car handles. Feels solid as a rock, and what a feeling when taking a nice hard corner. Took Best of my class too, which was just an added bonus to the drive there and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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