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SKU: 965 488 A | UPC: 4996338048066
The Cusco Rear Differential Brace 965 488 A reinforces the rear differential housing on 2013-2017 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S Base, and Toyota 86 models. This four-point steel brace prevents housing distortion during aggressive cornering and hard launches, delivering consistent power transfer and precise steering response. Ideal for autocross, track use, or daily spirited drives.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2016 | Scion | FR-S | Base |
| 2013-2017 | Subaru | BRZ | Limited |
| 2013-2017 | Subaru | BRZ | Premium |
| 2015 | Subaru | BRZ | Series.Blue |
| 2016 | Subaru | BRZ | Series.HyperBlue |
| 2017 | Toyota | 86 | Base |
| 2017 | Toyota | 86 | Special Edition |
Cusco is a Japanese performance parts manufacturer with over 40 years of motorsports experience, producing coilovers, suspension braces, differentials, roll cages, and chassis reinforcement components for top sport compact and all-wheel-drive platforms. Cusco parts are built to motorsport tolerances and are used by professional race teams competing in Japanese domestic market racing series alongside street performance enthusiasts worldwide.Popular UpgradesCusco coilover kits, strut tower braces, and rear member braces are the most popular products for Subaru WRX and STI, Toyota 86 and GR86, Mazda Miata, Honda Civic, and Mitsubishi Evo platforms. Cusco limited-slip differentials and differential braces provide improved traction and reduced chassis flex for track and autocross builds on AWD platforms. Cusco adjustable control arms and camber kits allow precise alignment correction after lowering springs or coilovers are installed.What chassis bracing does Cusco make for the Subaru WRX...
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