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differential dampener necessary? & bushing replacement?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Hole-Shot
  • Start date Start date Jan 24, 2007
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Hole-Shot

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hi guys,

i think i have a 79-93 8.8" rear axle (it's 4-lug) and it has what you guys call a differential dampener attached. is this honking piece of metal necessary?

thanks

can anyone refer me to some links for replacing those ear mount bushings? thanks again
 
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I have removed the "dog bone" from the differential of all my mustangs. Couldn't tell a difference.
 

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http://www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny/transmission/page17.shtml
 
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stang&2Birds said:
http://www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny/transmission/page17.shtml
Click to expand...

hmmm... thanks for that
 
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advice from anyone on how to get those bushings replaced? thanks
 
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