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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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Hey guy's, do any of you know what that big heavy "thing" is that has 2 bolts and mounts right behind the pinion gear/driveshaft flange on the axle...
I took mine off, a long time ago when I installed the gears, it looks like it could be some sort of harmonic balancer for the axle or somthing...It weighs about 15-20lbs!!...
Do I need it or is it one those after thoughts from Ford like the Quad shocks?...
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FORDNUT
Member # 2348
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It's something like a harmonic balancer, after changing gears no longer needed,just make sure to re-install the plate that mounts on top of it,It's what the pinion snubber hits. if you leave it out the rear end will rotate up and hit the floor board.
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shade-tree
Member # 298
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that's the axle dampener. If you're not running the stock gear ratio chuck it. I haven't had one in years and haven't missed it.
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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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ok, what does it have to do with different gears?...shouldnt it take out the vibrations no matter what gear is in it...
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st5150
Member # 51
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Its nick name is the "dog bone". Its purpose in life is to sit in the corner of your garage and rust while giving you a 7 lbs weight savings that is ofset by installing a drive shaft safety loop
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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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ttt
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90 Stang5.0
Member # 2710
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Yellow94GT
Member # 431
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quote: Originally posted by st5150: Its nick name is the "dog bone". Its purpose in life is to sit in the corner of your garage and rust while giving you a 7 lbs weight savings that is ofset by installing a drive shaft safety loop
I always though the nick name for it was "moose nuts". Could be wrong though...lol
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Black94 5.0
Member # 655
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quote: Originally posted by Black94 5.0: ok, what does it have to do with different gears?...shouldnt it take out the vibrations no matter what gear is in it...
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ONELOWSPLITBUMPR ON N2O ANDONELOWLX
Member # 2067
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just take it off rob... you wont notice any difference...
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90GT
Member # 3
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Yellow94GT-Hey get it right its moose b***s, LOL.
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