Need help identifying part

[mbennett22]

How's it going guys, first real post here. Just bought a 1999 LX470 in great condition with 147k miles. Got it home detailed it and removed the running boards. I noticed this part that is attached to the frame on the passengers side. Can someone help this novice out and tell me what this is? Doesn't look like it does much of anything to me.

Fyi: this forum is addictive!

 

[jLB]

It is one of the following:

A) a "Galvanic Anode", part of the galvanic cathodic protection system, that prevents frame rust.

B) a place to put your beer after you roll the vehicle.

C) a flux capacitor.

D) a vibration damper/dampener.

E) all of the above.

F) none of the above.
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What is this part on frame?

todays dumb ? passenger side frame rail donut

Running Boards Removed

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Question about attachment to undercarriage

Funny looking thing on the frame

100 series LC/LX FAQ and Featured Trucks (5th item from the top)

 

[beedo34]

first to reply to the circular jerk

 

[DirtDawg]

It's like this post is becoming a welcoming ritual to some members...

I didn't remove mine, I got the matching part for the drivers side, p/n: 5318008

 

[mbennett22]

Damn...... I even contemplated posting this, oh well I thanks for the fantastic post jLB.

 

[DirtDawg]

Its all in good fun! Welcome to mud Clean LX!

 

[mbennett22]

Thanks DirtDawg

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

da faq?

 

[bamabrock]

Your rig will fall over without that counter weight.

 

[Brian Waag]

It's a port bow thruster.... Certain year Cruiser's had them on the starboard side as well

 

[Brian Waag]

It is one of the following:

A) a "Galvanic Anode", part of the galvanic cathodic protection system, that prevents frame rust.

B) a place to put your 2 beers after you roll the vehicle.

C) a flux capacitor.

D) a vibration damper/dampener.

E) all of the above.

F) none of the above.
​

===================================================

What's this?

What is this part on frame?

todays dumb ? passenger side frame rail donut

Running Boards Removed

What is this?

What is this part?

What's this for? Do I need? Can I take it off?

What is that thing?

What is this?

What the heck is this?

What is this Part? (Picture Attached)

What is this part?

Question about attachment to undercarriage

Funny looking thing on the frame

100 series LC/LX FAQ and Featured Trucks (5th item from the top)

 

[Matserelli]

Its almost like the 100 section should just have a banner explaining this part.