todays dumb ? passenger side frame rail donut (1 Viewer)

[madiaz]

hi, i have looked at a bunch of pictures and looked but i'm not sure what the obolong , donut on the passenger side frame rail is on a 98 cruisers purpose is. it looks like double donuts. i don't have a good manual but it just sticks out there and is b*))& ugly and i am sure if the Toyota engineers put it on it was for a reason and i want to know.

regards, m..a.d.

 

[ginericLC]

It is a vibration dampner. Mine is in the scrap steel pile next to my house.

 

[madiaz]

got it. i think the engineers went a little overboard on the smoothness and ride of these trucks.

thank you for the information.
regards, m.a..d

 

[Crain]

What happens, if anything, when it is removed?

 

[1loudLX]

my truck fell apart when I took it off. Had to reassemble it with the damper in place, what a nightmare that was.

 

[offroadkid]

If you want some more creative answers to what this could be read these!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/196592-what-heck.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/175725-what-part-picture-attached.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/104099-what-part.html

 

[1loudLX]

I remember those, haha.

 

[NMuzj100]

got it. i think the engineers went a little overboard on the smoothness and ride of these trucks.

thank you for the information.
regards, m.a..d

Yes, they did! There are 8 sizes and are harmonically matched to the individual trucks after assembly.

If anyone asks you what the difference is between a Tahoe and the LC this is a good example.

 

[Crain]

Wonder what the dampener costs to replace.

 

[Liam]

i took mine off and it rides smoother...

 

[offroadkid]

Wonder what the dampener costs to replace.

According to toyodiy.com, it's $197.30. Most likely cheaper from C-Dan. It seems like from what I've read there's 8 different variations, however, the one I looked up for a North American UZJ100 calls it:

51259A WEIGHT, NO.4 CROSSMEMBER DUMPER
51259‑60010 UZJ100 1 $197.30

It says "DUMPER", that explains why I couldn't find it by searching for "DAMPENER"!

 

[fish2live]

Mine doesn't have one, does that mean it's already in perfect harmony??

 

[Liam]

Mine doesn't have one, does that mean it's already in perfect harmony??

doubtful...

 

[cwmoser]

Vibration reducer?
My LX does have a little vibration - maybe I should just remove it.

 

[planomateo]

Vibration reducer?
My LX does have a little vibration - maybe I should just remove it.

My 2004 LX doesn't have one, but my 2007 LC does.

 

[cwmoser]

Took mine off this morning - just x2 14mm bolts.
Check Engine light cleared, getting 25mpg, and my Transmission switched to 5-speed mode.

Seriously, until you guys informed me that it was a "vibration damper", I had no idea
what it was - just guessed it was a floor jack assist point.
This "vibration damper" seems kinda lame - what Rube Goldberg engineer came up with this POS???
On a Lexus no less.
Any other boar hog tits on these beasts?

 

[uHu]

It's all because of the disharmonic V8 engine. No need if you have a perfectly balanced, perfectly harmonious, inline 6.

 

[bjarnep]

It's all because of the disharmonic V8 engine. No need if you have a perfectly balanced, perfectly harmonious, inline 6.

sorry to correct; the "thingy" is also mounted on my 07 LC 4700 petrol inline 6.

 

[uHu]

D@mn it - you scr€wed my theory

 

[slimbuddha]

About to replace mine, '99 with 128k miles. I've noticed it is looking worn, and if I go over 20 MPH, the car shakes violently.