Brace under rear end, why is mine crooked?

Will6138 · December 28th, 2010, 09:02 AM

So I was at the muffler shop yesterday and noticed the brace under the rear end was crooked, should i be worried? My first fox didn't have one but it was an lx, I've noticed that gts all seem to have this brace under the rear end so what should I do?

93hatch · December 28th, 2010, 09:51 AM

take it off and throw it in the garbage

Will6138 · December 28th, 2010, 10:01 AM

Haha, an easy fix, what is it there for?

93hatch · December 28th, 2010, 10:02 AM

supposedly for vibrations, but Ive never felt a difference without it. And Im runnin a used set of 4.30s, if my shit dont vibrate nobodys should

01KnightRiderGT · December 28th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

take it off and throw it in the garbage

HAHAHA

+1

I ripped mines out as well

Dead weight imo

Will6138 · December 28th, 2010, 10:12 AM

Alright well like like I'm fixing to shed some weight. Thanks for the heads up

flyin ryan · December 28th, 2010, 10:26 AM

I've removed them also in the past without any ill effects.

FastStang91Lx · December 28th, 2010, 06:36 PM

+5 or whatever number we are on now

jeremy111380 · December 28th, 2010, 07:12 PM

+6 or 7. it is useless and you will never know it was removed.

jessemachone · December 28th, 2010, 07:34 PM

remove it it does make for a nice jacking point when it is on though.

FastStang91Lx · December 28th, 2010, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by jessemachone

remove it it does make for a nice jacking point when it is on though.

How tall does your car sit? I can barely get my low profile under the diff as it is, lol

jessemachone · December 28th, 2010, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

How tall does your car sit? I can barely get my low profile under the diff as it is, lol

it just about makes it under there - the jack sits pretty low. Suspension makes no difference here - tire diameter does.

mine has since been removed so I just jack from under the pumkin.

Serlin · December 28th, 2010, 08:29 PM

+8...
First thing I removed from my car.
Thats Fords way of fixing a vibration problem... LOL

"Hey fellas.. we gots a vibration in the rear of the car...
Well... hows about we just ad a 50lbs hunk of steal under the rear end..
Yep.. that'll fix it.."

You would never see something like that on a bmw... imho.

95tbirdv8 · December 28th, 2010, 10:36 PM

Any pics of the brace?

FastStang91Lx · December 28th, 2010, 11:27 PM

guys, what is the purpose of the dogbone? - Page 2 - Mustang Forums at StangNet

95tbirdv8 · December 29th, 2010, 12:42 AM

Thanks. I searched but couldn't find a pic.

flattusmaximus78 · December 29th, 2010, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Serlin

+8...
First thing I removed from my car.
Thats Fords way of fixing a vibration problem... LOL

"Hey fellas.. we gots a vibration in the rear of the car...
Well... hows about we just ad a 50lbs hunk of steal under the rear end..
Yep.. that'll fix it.."

You would never see something like that on a bmw... imho.

Thanks for your input.

Will6138 · December 29th, 2010, 09:56 AM

What the hell would cause mine to be crooked though? Not like it matters since its gonna be removed but i am curious.

horsepowerjunkie · December 29th, 2010, 10:06 AM

Are you talking about the weight attached to the nose of the rear end or the sway bar that runs under the rear end??

Will6138 · December 29th, 2010, 04:52 PM

The weight attached to the rear end.

December 28th, 2010, 09:02 AM	#1
Will6138 Regular 1988 GT MAF Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Ar Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brace under rear end, why is mine crooked? So I was at the muffler shop yesterday and noticed the brace under the rear end was crooked, should i be worried? My first fox didn't have one but it was an lx, I've noticed that gts all seem to have this brace under the rear end so what should I do?

December 28th, 2010, 09:51 AM	#2
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	take it off and throw it in the garbage __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

December 28th, 2010, 10:02 AM	#4
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	supposedly for vibrations, but Ive never felt a difference without it. And Im runnin a used set of 4.30s, if my shit dont vibrate nobodys should __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

December 28th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#8
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	+5 or whatever number we are on now __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

December 28th, 2010, 07:12 PM	#9
jeremy111380 Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 45 iTrader: 2 reviews	+6 or 7. it is useless and you will never know it was removed. __________________ 2002 GT Vortech V-2 S-trim w/ AfterCooler

December 28th, 2010, 10:01 AM	#3
Will6138 Regular 1988 GT MAF Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Ar Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Haha, an easy fix, what is it there for?

December 28th, 2010, 10:12 AM	#6
Will6138 Regular 1988 GT MAF Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Ar Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright well like like I'm fixing to shed some weight. Thanks for the heads up

December 28th, 2010, 10:26 AM	#7
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've removed them also in the past without any ill effects.

December 28th, 2010, 08:29 PM	#13
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	+8... First thing I removed from my car. Thats Fords way of fixing a vibration problem... LOL "Hey fellas.. we gots a vibration in the rear of the car... Well... hows about we just ad a 50lbs hunk of steal under the rear end.. Yep.. that'll fix it.." You would never see something like that on a bmw... imho. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

December 28th, 2010, 10:36 PM	#14
95tbirdv8 Enthusiast 1990 mustang gt Join Date: May 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any pics of the brace? __________________ Burning Rubber in the 5.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKGSmRkKQcM95 95 mark8 lsc 95 tbird v8 90 mustang gt 07 silverado v8 08 yamaha r6 to be continued........ foxbodyperformance.com is the way to go

December 28th, 2010, 11:27 PM	#15
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	guys, what is the purpose of the dogbone? - Page 2 - Mustang Forums at StangNet __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

December 29th, 2010, 12:42 AM	#16
95tbirdv8 Enthusiast 1990 mustang gt Join Date: May 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 627 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. I searched but couldn't find a pic. __________________ Burning Rubber in the 5.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKGSmRkKQcM95 95 mark8 lsc 95 tbird v8 90 mustang gt 07 silverado v8 08 yamaha r6 to be continued........ foxbodyperformance.com is the way to go

December 29th, 2010, 09:56 AM	#18
Will6138 Regular 1988 GT MAF Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Ar Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	What the hell would cause mine to be crooked though? Not like it matters since its gonna be removed but i am curious.

December 29th, 2010, 10:06 AM	#19
horsepowerjunkie Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Black LX---Turbo Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: just outside Minot, ND Posts: 1,153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you talking about the weight attached to the nose of the rear end or the sway bar that runs under the rear end?? __________________ 89 LX Black, Boss 331, C4,T76BB, FAST EFI 82 Capri RS,89 5.0 HO,Comp XE266,TW 170,T5,etc. 73 Dart Sport 340, 410ci Bracket Brawler 72 Demon 340 4-speed 1 of 1667 01 Ram Quad Cab 03 Grizzley 660

December 29th, 2010, 04:52 PM	#20
Will6138 Regular 1988 GT MAF Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Ar Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	The weight attached to the rear end.

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