{"product_id":"mpx-differential-pin-saver-retainer-bracket","title":"MPx Differential Pin Saver Retainer Bracket","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMopar discontinued the factory T350 differential pin saver brackets used in the Neon, non-turbo PT Cruiser, and several other Chrysler applications. Rather than simply reproduce the original part, we developed an improved replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur brackets improve on the original Mopar design in two key areas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Material Around the Mounting Holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've seen used factory brackets develop deformation around the bolt holes. Our design adds additional material in these areas for improved strength and load distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-Gauge T304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of the mild steel used for the original Mopar brackets, ours are made from thicker 16-gauge T304 stainless steel for substantially greater strength, resistance to deformation, and excellent corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bracket is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaser cut and formed entirely in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirmed Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995–2005 Dodge\/Plymouth Neon with T350 manual transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001–2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Non-Turbo with T350 manual transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1995–1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse \/ Eagle Talon Non-Turbo with T350 manual transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVarious 1990s Dodge\/Chrysler\/Plymouth Stratus, Cirrus, Breeze, and Avenger models equipped with the T350 manual transmission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does a Differential Pin Saver Do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the differential, the spider gears rotate on a cross pin, also known as the differential pinion shaft. Under hard use, wheelspin, wheel hop, aggressive launches, or simply years of wear, the pin or its retaining mechanism can begin to move.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe differential pin saver provides a physical barrier that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehelps prevent the differential pin from walking out of the carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is important because if the pin moves far enough, it can contact the transmission case and potentially crack or punch through it. What starts as a differential problem can quickly result in fluid loss and a destroyed transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferential pin moves → contacts transmission case → cracks the case → transmission fluid is lost → potentially catastrophic transmission damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pin saver does not strengthen the spider gears themselves. Its job is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehelp contain the differential pin and prevent it from escaping the carrier if the factory retention system fails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's inexpensive insurance, particularly for vehicles that experience increased horsepower, aggressive launches, burnouts, wheel hop, racing, hard street use, or simply have an older, high-mileage differential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modern Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44205673971790,"sku":"221181-PINBRKT","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2902\/0238\/files\/mpxt350diffsaverbracket6.jpg?v=1787341557","url":"https:\/\/www.modernperformance.com\/products\/mpx-differential-pin-saver-retainer-bracket","provider":"Modern Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}