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Old 09-13-2006, 04:17 PM
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identify two parts and their purpose please (under chasis)

whats the piece mounted to the transfer case? rubber sides. whats it for?



whats the cylinder attached to the exhaust? no wires coming from it. its purpose?


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I believe they are both counter-weights to reduce vibrations.
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Originally Posted by terryjmatthew
I believe they are both counter-weights to reduce vibrations.
That's exactly what they are. Reduction of vibrations = less road noise.
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thanks for the info and quick responses. i was changing my rad/t-case/front diff fluids and was like WTF..time to find out!
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Great post Fireteacher,

I was wondering the same thing, except I don't remember if I have the one on the exhaust.

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