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Old 08-16-2009, 08:31 AM   #1
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I have an 85 coupe that still has the 7.5 rear in it. I recently did a 5 lug conversion and put 4.10's in it. My question is, that steel vibration damper that hangs from the rear around the pinion area, is that needed? I pulled it off when doing the gear set but should i put it back?
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Old 08-16-2009, 04:56 PM   #2
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its not needed but does help to dampen vibrations
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Old 08-16-2009, 05:23 PM   #3
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You'll find the integrity of your rear end to be much longer with it on. Vibration does not do anything positive for bearings or clearances. Leave it on.
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Thanx guys.. I put it back on..
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You'll find a lot of different opinions on this Scott. FWIW, mines still on the car.
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