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  1. 29th May 2010, 07:24 PM #1
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    Rubber mounted weight on front axle.

    Just returned from Fraser Island and found the rubber mounted weight on the front axle had sheared and left dangling on the retaining wire. Had to cut the wire to release the weight. Local FWD mechanic at Rainbow Beach suggested to throw it away as it was a harmonic balance and I would not notice it,s absence. Is he correct, he has a Disco I for wrecking in his yard and i am thinking should I replace it while I have the chance.
    Thanks Jim.
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  2. 29th May 2010, 07:48 PM #2
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    Hi Jim, mine fell off down the road. Never missed it. Bit like an appendix - there must be a reason why its there, but things function just fine without it
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    no need for the balancer....your mechanic is correct.
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  4. 29th May 2010, 07:56 PM #4
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    It's called a mass damper, as the fella's have said, it reduces harmonics.

    A Defender doesn't run one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    It's called a mass damper, as the fella's have said, it reduces harmonics.

    A Defender doesn't run one.
    They couldnt find one big enough to do the job
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    If you have a lift , I guess or a heavy load and the front is up, the RH spring can resonate quite loudly on long RH curves.
    The fix if it happens is to push plastic tube over the spring wire.
    AFAIK that is what the damper is there to reduce.
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    Took mine off as its hardly needed especially if your running aggressive tyres.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    They couldnt find one big enough to do the job
    particularly with a Tdi or Isuzu
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    Weight on front axle

    Thanks all, looks like I can live without it.
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