What is this?

[87foxstang]

OK, since it is winter now, i pulled my gas tank to replace the sending unit and pump, also going to rebuild the rear end...and while in there in going to clean it up underneath.

Well i looked under there today while grinding at some rust and noticed this thing, which hangs and is bolted to the front of the rear diff. It was loose and i don't know what it is

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and it seemed to have some sort of cover on the right side

My main concern was that it was actually loose

Any ideas on what this is? sorry for the long read, thanks guys

 

[5spd GT]

That is what many call a dogbone. It takes up extra harmonics from the drivetrain and is supposed to keep vibrations down.

Some remove it to lose weight. Some notice vibrations, and some do not. I took mine off and noticed no difference. I did have an aluminum driveshaft at the time.

The couple I have messed with typically feel loose...

 

[87foxstang]

ohh ok thats what that is, thanks alot man

This thing is really loose, as in about a half inch of movement when i push up on it...better tighten her down

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

ditch it!

 

[87foxstang]

Really, what would I benefit from getting rid of it

 

[5spd GT]

Nothing, except a couple pounds.

I like keeping my cars in-tact as much as possible

 

[Fast63]

yeah, I wouldn't ditch it just for a couple of pounds. I don't know what that extra plate and bolt thing is doing on there....

 

[riceslayer302]

why would you want to lose a "couple" pounds of weight right in the center of your rear end? especially on a fox...

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

I had to, I have a d/s loop mounted in hose two holes.

 

[87foxstang]

why would you want to lose a "couple" pounds of weight right in the center of your rear end? especially on a fox...

yea i agree with that 100%...Im keeping it

 

[86bluecobra]

I still have mine but i think it will be coming off when i install my eibach drag launch kit. The lighter I am the better.

 

[Blown331LX]

I have mine off and have noticed alot more harmonics coming from the rear end and the gears are set perfect. When I get a chance mine is going back on. I doubt you would ever notice a few pounds in a 1/4 mile et. I say keep it unless you have a driveshaft loop or something else that gets in the way.

 

[gcwh02]

I had to, I have a d/s loop mounted in hose two holes.

aren't the d/s loops suppose to be towards the front of the driveshaft?

 

[5spd GT]

Many like as much weight transfer to the back as possible, like a battery relocation.

Especially something to do with drivetrain harmonics, I would consider how important it is to you before removing it.

Now it is easily removed and replaced, so you may could do a trail and error.

 

[PUNISHER RACING]

There is one there also, but I broke a shaft at the weld at the back so to be safe I fabbed one up for the rear too.

 

[Blown331LX]

I painted mine neon green to match my neon orange brake drums and my red spoiler that sits on top of my caution yellow wide body kit. I hate ricers, that last statement was waaaaayyy :OT: but I saw some wacked out nonsense like that today that made me laugh.

 

[86bluecobra]

yeah, I wouldn't ditch it just for a couple of pounds. I don't know what that extra plate and bolt thing is doing on there....

another thing about those couple of pounds is that the more I take off the car the less I have to diet to allow my car to get down the track quicker.

 

[Shakerhood]

Those couple pounds from the Dogbone are not going to change your quarter mile times

 

[87foxstang]

Yea its staying where it is and getting tightened down...its not like its a strict drag car