GT50GO

Does anybody know what part this is and what’s it purpose? It’s rusted up pretty bad already on my 3 month old car.

I borrowed this picture from a member (j3st3r) to ask a question.

You can see the part I’m asking about because it’s the only rusty item.

MrSandman

It's supposed to do that. The rust is just on the surface and actually protects the surface.

GT50GO

I'm not too worried about the rust, I'm more curious on the part name and what’s its function.


Thanks

SilverHoss

If it's what I think you are referring to, it's a big heavy chunk of metal! No seriously, it's a big chunk of metal. There should be one on either end of the axle. It is a mass of metal designed to be a vibration dampener. Apparently there was some sort of vibration harmonic Ford was trying tom reduce with them. What's reall weird is some Stangs don't have them. I removed them off my '08, I figured I would save some weight, and if I had any adverse effects, I'd put 'em back on. I could not tell the difference and left them off.

GT50GO

Yes that's exactly what I'm talking about, big chunk of metal. When I put my lowering springs on the car I asked around locally and the best one shop could tell me is that they are there for wheel hop and another said like you for vibration. Both shops told me they do nothing and to keep them off. I've had them off for around 300 miles now and have done a few "spirited drives" and cannot notice any difference. I figure I can put them back if there is a need but I don't think so.

Thanks!!!