Chunk near end

stang93 · March 23rd, 2011, 04:20 PM

I have a question about a chunk of iron or whatever it is near the rear end, I believe it is for vibration. Can this be removed to save weight or will it affect handling?

Dap1991 · March 23rd, 2011, 05:13 PM

i removed mine a few days ago with no adverse affects, im pretty sure i read on here in a thread that it doesnt serve any real purpose

89lx · March 23rd, 2011, 05:30 PM

mines been gone for 2 years

stang93 · March 23rd, 2011, 06:21 PM

Thanks, I'll take it off when my control arms come in.

stang93 · May 22nd, 2011, 05:12 PM

Ok, I have control arms ready to install, but I need to know the real purpose for this chunk of iron by the rear end. I don't want to take it off and screw some shit up before I know the real purpose of this thing. Does anyoneone know why is it there and how much it weighs and is it for traction purposes. I read on other sites and they say it only weighs 5 lbs., but that doesn't sound right. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

93hatch · May 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM

there to absorb harmonics/vibrations toss it. You wont notice its gone

stang93 · May 22nd, 2011, 07:26 PM

How much does it weigh?

93hatch · May 22nd, 2011, 07:59 PM

69 lbs

FastStang91Lx · May 22nd, 2011, 10:50 PM

Take it off and put it on a scale, and mines been off my car for over 6 years now, and I've removed them from every other fox I've ever owned.

March 23rd, 2011, 04:20 PM	#1
stang93 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Chunk near end I have a question about a chunk of iron or whatever it is near the rear end, I believe it is for vibration. Can this be removed to save weight or will it affect handling?

March 23rd, 2011, 05:13 PM	#2
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	i removed mine a few days ago with no adverse affects, im pretty sure i read on here in a thread that it doesnt serve any real purpose __________________ 1991 GT- All Stock 1990 LX 5.0- CAI, Shorty headers, flowmaster, Tubular Upper and Lower Control arms, Tokico HP series, Eibach Springs

March 23rd, 2011, 05:30 PM	#3
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	mines been gone for 2 years __________________

May 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM	#6
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	there to absorb harmonics/vibrations toss it. You wont notice its gone __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 22nd, 2011, 07:59 PM	#8
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	69 lbs __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

March 23rd, 2011, 06:21 PM	#4
stang93 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I'll take it off when my control arms come in.

May 22nd, 2011, 05:12 PM	#5
stang93 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, I have control arms ready to install, but I need to know the real purpose for this chunk of iron by the rear end. I don't want to take it off and screw some shit up before I know the real purpose of this thing. Does anyoneone know why is it there and how much it weighs and is it for traction purposes. I read on other sites and they say it only weighs 5 lbs., but that doesn't sound right. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

May 22nd, 2011, 07:26 PM	#7
stang93 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much does it weigh?

May 22nd, 2011, 10:50 PM	#9
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Take it off and put it on a scale, and mines been off my car for over 6 years now, and I've removed them from every other fox I've ever owned. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

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