Do we need it on these 1354's? I changed the fluid in the truck and upon tightening down those 4 bolts the head on one snaped. . i'm a little annoyed but none the less if its not truely needed then im yanking it off. Just thought i'd ask to double check.

And yes i searched and found nothing

Jason

 

I ran without it for probably a good 6months without any effects...no ill effects...no nothing. rock it!

OR....rock it with 3 bolts.

 

or just drill it out and go get another one from lowes

 

What does it even do in the first place i don't have one on my truck

 

Supposedly it dampins drivetrain vibration. Expo's have 'em on their rear axle too...

 

yeah i took it off my rear axle too made it a little easier to carry out of the junk yard lol

 

i have a friend that use to work for borg-warner. i just shot him an email asking him. when i get his response ill post it up

 

I took mine off a long time ago and have been running without it for a long time. No ill effects yet.

 

its right in the the way when you go to change the fluid, and steel bolts in a alloy case seem prone to corrosion alot worse than a cast iron case.

 

If the bolt snapped, I would strongly suggest using and easy out and taking it out, they are not torqued in there too bad. I'm sure ford put it on there for a reason... I would strive to fix it. I mean it seems like an important piece since it weights so much... Vibrations in the drivetrain never are good... just use 3 bolts for now, and when you get the money or borrow a easy out device for the bolt do it and replace the bolt.

 

my 1350 doesn't have one either

 

BREAKING NEWS!!!



2008 Ford Ranger XLT Grabber Orange spotted in Seattle, WA.....DOES NOT have dampner thingy. lol.....see.....



I vote if Ford doesn't put it on there, it dont need to be there.

 

agree shane

 

oddly enough my bolts werent rusted, glad to hear its pointless. . .its comming off in the next half hr.