jvandyke Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I thought it was some hack job by a previous owner until I saw the same thing on this picture: Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 It's a damper for diff noise and vibration. Many people take them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunkhouse Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I believe is was called a differential counterweight. It's purpose was to lessen or eliminate the clunk when the front of the differential raises during acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 It's small in the drawing, but this would be the part. It's factory. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/axle/rear-suspension/83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvandyke Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 I'll probably take it off as I'm putting on the Technoversions upper mount in lieu of the strap, can't see this doing much besides adding a lot of dead weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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