Dogbone??

bigred90gt · 10-08-2002, 11:53 AM

There is what appears to be a dogbone shaped weight on the rear end at the driveshaft. Is this actually a weight? If so, is it necessary? What effects will it have, if any, on performance and driveability if I remove it? Thanks for the help.
Caymon

bigblockcoupe · 10-08-2002, 12:44 PM

it is a balancer weight for the rear end it is setup for the stock gears so if you change the ring and pinion it's worthless unbolt it hold it in your hand step outside and drop it into the trash can.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 10-08-2002, 03:49 PM

I believe you are referring to the anti vibration counterweight.

RED92LX50 · 10-09-2002, 07:51 AM

I left mine on after the gear change because it is a nice place put the jack when raising the rearend (I don't like to put the jack at the seal on the rear diff).

10-08-2002, 11:53 AM	#1
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Dogbone?? There is what appears to be a dogbone shaped weight on the rear end at the driveshaft. Is this actually a weight? If so, is it necessary? What effects will it have, if any, on performance and driveability if I remove it? Thanks for the help. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

10-08-2002, 12:44 PM	#2
bigblockcoupe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: broken arrow Posts: 212	it is a balancer weight for the rear end it is setup for the stock gears so if you change the ring and pinion it's worthless unbolt it hold it in your hand step outside and drop it into the trash can. __________________ Rice Haters Club member #68 '93 Cobra 10.20@135 '89 Gt Coupe 12.20@115

10-08-2002, 03:49 PM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	I believe you are referring to the anti vibration counterweight. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

10-09-2002, 07:51 AM	#4
RED92LX50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 220	I left mine on after the gear change because it is a nice place put the jack when raising the rearend (I don't like to put the jack at the seal on the rear diff). __________________ 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible Red/Blk Gears, Exhaust, bolt-ons... R.H.C. #51

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