8.8" rear end nose weight

jdean · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2002, 09:31 AM

The rear end I have installed in my frame came with an iron weight that attached at the nose near where the u-joint attaches.

It weighs about 12 pounds. I am guessing it helps keep the nose of the pumpkin down under acceleration, or helps absorb some shock from a fast start.

Any thoughts on whether I should use it or lose it?

Jack21 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-02-2002, 02:29 PM

Took it off. Doesn't seem to serve any useful purpose on a Cobra other than add weight.

CHRIS POTTER · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2002, 03:16 PM

I heard some talk awhile ago about it absorbing harmonic vibrations. Took mine off 4 years ago. So far no vibrations. Just a big, ugly paperweight.

Ron61 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-02-2002, 03:31 PM

I have ran mine since I built it in 1994 without that weight and have never had any kind of problem.

ron61

Dave Cleveland · #5 (**permalink**) 06-04-2002, 08:59 AM

Took mine off...no problem.

Satanpez · #6 (**permalink**) 06-04-2002, 11:14 AM

DO NOT REMOVE THAT WEIGHT.

Ok, I'm kidding. It is is nothing but a harmonic dampener. You can actually buy a new one from some Mustang vendors. Remove it. It's nothing but weight.

-steve in nj-