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Old 12-08-2006, 03:14 AM
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While I was installling new upper control arms and poly bushings today I decided to remove my vibration damper (dog bone). That thing was one heavy p.o.s.
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Old 12-08-2006, 03:24 AM
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is that whats on the rear diff?
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Old 12-08-2006, 03:26 AM
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yeah its hanging there from two bolts. they put it there to slow us down
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Old 12-08-2006, 03:29 AM
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its it there to help minimize wheel hop??
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Old 12-08-2006, 03:33 AM
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no i think wheel hop is caused by bad suspension
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Old 12-08-2006, 03:41 AM
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a little extra weight over the wheels is a good thing
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Old 12-08-2006, 06:13 AM
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a little extra weight over the wheels is a good thing
I'd rather have the suspension do the work.
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Old 12-08-2006, 10:44 AM
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any pics? have you noticed a diference with out it there? wheel hop is almost eliminated with good upper/lower control arms and quad shocks...
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Old 12-08-2006, 10:48 AM
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feel a vibaration now?
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Old 12-08-2006, 01:18 PM
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feel a vibaration now?
LOL for real! I would hsve left it on.
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