Do I need This !

Whitesnake95 · 01-15-2001, 01:16 PM

95 GT, What is that rusted piece of junk hanging from the bottom of the rear end, just below and aft of the rear universal joint ?
It's rubber mounted, can I remove it, what is it's function ???
Can anyone give me their 2c.

AHD · 01-15-2001, 07:23 PM

That piece is a vibration damper for your rear axle assembly. It is matched to your particular rear gear size. I.E.(3.08 - 3.27) etc. I would only remove it if you change your gear ratio.

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AHD
91GT(undergoing-overhaul)

Nicks5.0 · 01-16-2001, 05:36 PM

like he said, its a vibrations damper matched to your stock rear end gear ratio. its completely useless after you change your rear gears, i took mine off. it weighs about 7lbs, not a big difference, but the little things add up, as we all know.

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1990lx coupe, 302, gt40p heads, wolv 1087 cam, 1.7rr's, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, comp box on top of cobra lower, anderson ford pms, full exhaust, drag type susp. and 3.55's. traps 105mph

Whitesnake95 · 01-16-2001, 05:45 PM

Thanks guys for the help, it would affect unsprung weight as it is part of the rear end / wheel assy.

01-15-2001, 01:16 PM	#1
Whitesnake95 Whitesnake95 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: moorpark, Ca. Posts: 46	Do I need This ! 95 GT, What is that rusted piece of junk hanging from the bottom of the rear end, just below and aft of the rear universal joint ? It's rubber mounted, can I remove it, what is it's function ??? Can anyone give me their 2c.

01-15-2001, 07:23 PM	#2
AHD Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: lutz, fl Posts: 4	That piece is a vibration damper for your rear axle assembly. It is matched to your particular rear gear size. I.E.(3.08 - 3.27) etc. I would only remove it if you change your gear ratio. ------------------ AHD 91GT(undergoing-overhaul)

01-16-2001, 05:36 PM	#3
Nicks5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Belleville Il, USA Posts: 234	like he said, its a vibrations damper matched to your stock rear end gear ratio. its completely useless after you change your rear gears, i took mine off. it weighs about 7lbs, not a big difference, but the little things add up, as we all know. ------------------ 1990lx coupe, 302, gt40p heads, wolv 1087 cam, 1.7rr's, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, comp box on top of cobra lower, anderson ford pms, full exhaust, drag type susp. and 3.55's. traps 105mph

01-16-2001, 05:45 PM	#4
Whitesnake95 Whitesnake95 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: moorpark, Ca. Posts: 46	Thanks guys for the help, it would affect unsprung weight as it is part of the rear end / wheel assy.