My wifes 2WD quad cab has the same thing. It must be
for vibration control of some kind as you stated. If
you find out for sure, please let us know.
--- KenCo <ken@kencofish.com> wrote:
>
> andy levy wrote:
> >
> > While giving the new truck a DML inspection, Neil
> discovered a rather
> > odd part on my '03 QC 4x4. It's dark now so I
> can't take pictures (will
> > try tomorrow), but if anyone can ID this thing,
> I'll be very grateful.
> >
>
>
> possibly a "crush tube" for extra strenght in rear
> end accidents?
> or
> a hanger for tow chains.
>
>
> > It's a steel rod about an inch in diameter. Can't
> tell if it's solid or
> > a tube. Located directly behind the rear bumper.
> It's mounted between
> > a pair of large and soft rubber bushings on each
> end, with about an inch
> > total up/down front/rear motion. These bushings
> are set in cups, which
> > are then mounted to a v-bracket (one on each end
> of the bar), the
> > bracket is then mounted to the frame extensions
> (for the bumper). It is
> > not mounted to the bumper at all, and not
> hard-mounted to the frame.
> > (sound about right, Neil?)
> >
> > If anyone has any ideas, I'm all ears. This thing
> makes no sense.
> > About all we could come up with was a damper or
> couterweight to offset
> > some kind of vibration elsewhere in the truck.
> Can other QC owners take
> > a look and see if they have the same? 4x2 or 4x4,
> any year.
> >
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