red90GT

here's a noob question. what is the deal with that rusted bar bolted in front of the rear underneath the driveshaft ujoint? is there a purpose? can it come off? sorta looks something like a driveshaft loop...thanks

mjr46

I believe that is the surface for the pinion snubber to contact on? could be wrong though

red90GT

ok. it looks hidious did'nt know if it was needed

Jfsram

The weight under the rear u joint is a vibration dampner.

Yes it can be removed.

86 5.0L

+1 not sure if it can be removed without side effects though

greenstreak9205

+1 to it being a vibration dampener if its the part just forward of the diff. if you put weight on/hang weight off of anything it absorbes vibrations. so yea you can take it off if you want to save 2lbs or if its a show car...but other than that, there's no real reason for it