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 got an auto tranny question
#585794
03/27/05 08:13 AM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 72
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I know this is a brain buster. But what is the black (plastic?) cube that is attached by a bracket to my 3.slow auto tranny? It hangs down really far and actually catches on things off road. Just curious, but it dosen't seem to do anything, it just has a metal bracket that bolts to the tranny case.
Thanks in advance
Pedro
95' 4runner 4x4 beige
31" Firestone MT's
ARB winch bumper
custom rear bumper
extended rear breather
Bunch O' Crap in the back seat (highlift axe ect.)
Aluminum safari rack (rip)
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 Re: got an auto tranny question
[Re: Pedro]
#585795
03/27/05 09:55 AM
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Joined: Mar 2005
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I am not exactly shure what you are talking about, but i think you described the jack point for the tranny.
It looks kinda like a motor mount attached to a bracket?
I had one on my 99 and just unbolted it and trashed it. Not suggesting to do that , but it is just in the way.
I thought it was plastic too at first, but i think it is metal composite of some sort, with a rubber bushing behind it.
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Re: got an auto tranny question
[Re: Pedro]
#585796
03/27/05 02:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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It is a vibration damper. You can remove it and see if you notice any difference, if not leave it off.
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Re: got an auto tranny question
[Re: little_joe]
#585797
03/27/05 03:18 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
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As Joe says, it a vibration (tuned mass) damper as shown below... ![[Linked Image]](http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/d/a/dandeman/photos/tuned_mass_damper.jpg)
2000 4Runner,V6,Auto,31's, Sliders, Skids, On-Board Air, Air Shocks Related Interests: Welding, Ham Radio, Road Tripping (Blue Highways), High End Video/Audio Systems
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Re: got an auto tranny question
[Re: Dandeman]
#585798
03/29/05 08:24 PM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 72
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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hey thanks guys, I may try to pull it off. It is the lowest hanging point on my underbody. I am not sure if the bracket is bent or if it is just that way. I will see if I can snap a pic and see what you all think.
Pedro
95' 4runner 4x4 beige
31" Firestone MT's
ARB winch bumper
custom rear bumper
extended rear breather
Bunch O' Crap in the back seat (highlift axe ect.)
Aluminum safari rack (rip)
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