Drop Bracket Fitting Guide

cossie4i_ · 08-02-2010, 04:42 PM

My brother and i fitted my drop bracket today, here is a photo guide of how we done it as we couldn't find anything to help us so we thought it might be of use to others.

First off you have to cut this lug off the block so the bracket fits

Its best if you cut the whole lug off flush as we had to remove some more before the bracket would fit flush

When you bolt the bracket too the block you will need to use shorter bolts for the bottom 2 bolts

When you bolt the alternator bracket too the drop bracket make sure the bolts don't come out the otherside of the drop bracket. The alternator bracket only bolts on with 3 bolts now not 4.

And a picture of it fitted

I hope this helps somebody out

Steve

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mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 04:44 PM

Sorry about the pic's iPhone has a crappy camera

KSA-Cossie · 08-02-2010, 04:58 PM

Is it all fitted now steve ?

cossie4i_ · 08-02-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie

Is it all fitted now steve ?

Yes, everything is now done.

Just waiting until March before it goes to Tonys for mapping

Steve

kmol468 · 08-02-2010, 05:59 PM

Hi Steve,
Thanks very much for doing this little guide, its helped me out trying to envisage the layout before and after.
Regards, Peter

KSA-Cossie · 08-02-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie4i

Yes, everything is now done.

Just waiting until March before it goes to Tonys for mapping

Steve

Nice one,not long now then,best of luck with it .

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 06:02 PM

It made us think a little before we got it lol

cossie4i_ · 08-02-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmol468

Hi Steve,
Thanks very much for doing this little guide, its helped me out trying to envisage the layout before and after.
Regards, Peter

Great, we have helped someone

Steve

cossie4i_ · 08-02-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_24v_wiring

It made us think a little before we got it lol

The orientation of the bracket was the hard part lol

At least the pic showing it bolted to the block makes it easy for everyone else.

Steve

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 06:15 PM

And thats why i took the pic's

bad boy rs · 08-02-2010, 07:19 PM

are these just needed for t4 fitment ?

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 07:23 PM

We fitted a T38 and it really did need it to give a decent amount of clearance between housing and alternator so i would imagine the answer is yes

D16PJM · 08-02-2010, 07:39 PM

Just noticed iv got one on mine

mark_24v_wiring · 08-02-2010, 07:42 PM

Yep looks like an ally plate there mate

Toe Knee · 08-02-2010, 07:51 PM

i could have done with this a few months back when i did mine

Good pic guide for people, managed to sort mine in the end thanks to some helpful tips off here!! mine still had the lug which confused me no end as to why it wouldnt fit!!

CossieRich · 08-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Oddly enough i use a GT30 and didnt need a drop bracket. Not sure why though

Bloomers · 08-02-2010, 10:00 PM

Useful. i just got one a couple days ago, now i don't need to ask how it fits

cheers fellas

AndyPen · 08-02-2010, 10:32 PM

Great and very very helpful. Only extra comment would be that if it is an ally one watch out not to overtighten the threads or they will strip. Also watch out for them vibrating loose - even the original RS500 steel ones did when new and many have spring washer fitted on to stop it happenin

AndyPen · 08-02-2010, 10:34 PM

Ignore the old git - here's one on the fivehundy before the lump went back in.

mechanic28 · 08-02-2010, 10:45 PM

looking good steve fella!

BIG WULL · 04-12-2010, 11:10 AM

Dug out FAO the 'how to' guide section

Is this only nessesary on 2wd? I guess i wont be long in finding out i suppose..

cossie4i_ · 04-12-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG WULL

Dug out FAO the 'how to' guide section

Is this only nessesary on 2wd? I guess i wont be long in finding out i suppose..

I did post the link on the thread a couple of days ago.

Steve

BRAMMER · 04-12-2010, 03:54 PM

I was wondering if i needed to add one with the GT30 but as Rich says above he hasn't so i will investigate more when i install.

Nice little guide though Steve

cossie4i_ · 04-12-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRAMMER

Nice little guide though Steve

I couldn't find a thing about fitting the bracket when my Brother and i fitted it so thought it would be helpful for others.

Does take some working out if you don't know lol

Steve

M K · 11-01-2011, 06:02 PM

Good post, should be a sticky in the tech section etc......I just got mine through from mk motorsport and had a look at the block and thought how the fook is that supposed to fit as my lug has not yet been machined off

Thanks
Marc

a rs licker · 11-01-2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie4i

Yes, everything is now done.

Just waiting until March before it goes to Tonys for mapping

Steve

looking forward to seeing you again. mine is going on the rollers in march are you joining me.

mark_24v_wiring · 12-01-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a rs licker

looking forward to seeing you again. mine is going on the rollers in march are you joining me.

Steve was refering to march 2010 shows how old this post is lol

a rs licker · 12-01-2011, 06:07 PM

bigluke200 · 30-04-2011, 02:52 PM

Just had a good look at this mate.. Was scratching my head for ages as was trying to work out how the alt bracket attached with 4 bolts! Doh!

Thanks Steve

ajamesc · 30-04-2011, 02:59 PM

i dont have one iver with my 2wd and a gt30

cossie4i_ · 30-04-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigluke200

Just had a good look at this mate.. Was scratching my head for ages as was trying to work out how the alt bracket attached with 4 bolts! Doh!

Thanks Steve

I hope you found it helpful

Steve

cossie604 · 01-05-2011, 05:18 PM

Does anyone know what the top threaded bolt hole is for? Never sussed it out on mine and no one seemed to have any answers for me either at the time.

bigluke200 · 02-05-2011, 11:38 AM

I was wondering about that!

carl/saff · 02-05-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie604

Does anyone know what the top threaded bolt hole is for? Never sussed it out on mine and no one seemed to have any answers for me either at the time.

I can only think it is for a clip of some style ....as u route the water pipe under the exhaust ??????

Only a guess tho

cossie604 · 02-05-2011, 03:13 PM

Yeah thats the only guess I could come up with too

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mark_24v_wiring Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 978 Rep Power: 8	We fitted a T38 and it really did need it to give a decent amount of clearance between housing and alternator so i would imagine the answer is yes

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AndyPen Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (22) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,683 Rep Power: 7	Great and very very helpful. Only extra comment would be that if it is an ally one watch out not to overtighten the threads or they will strip. Also watch out for them vibrating loose - even the original RS500 steel ones did when new and many have spring washer fitted on to stop it happenin __________________

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bigluke200 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 8	Just had a good look at this mate.. Was scratching my head for ages as was trying to work out how the alt bracket attached with 4 bolts! Doh! Thanks Steve

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bigluke200 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 267 Rep Power: 8	I was wondering about that!

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