What are they???

[Venomized]

I was installing the springs on my car the other day and when we were unbolting things to lower the rear end I came across something Ive never seen on a car and am wondering what they are and if theyre stock.

Connected to the rear portion of the axle tube end is a small shock and the other end is bolted to the body. It doesnt look like it is an aftermarket deal but both sides have it and i dont know what they are or what theyre for.

Anyone know?

 

[atlanticblue98]

those are Quad Shocks, and are factory on V8 cars. it was Ford's way of trying to reduce wheel hop

 

[Steven]

those are Quad Shocks, and are factory on V8 cars. it was Ford's way of trying to reduce wheel hop

aka the band-aid

 

[GT Rob]

lol band aid

 

[MustangChris]

they are also found on other ford cars (mercury and lincoln)

maximum motorsports suggests leaving them in place, if they can still properly function on your suspension.

 

[Venomized]

Thanks guys. That cleared up the wondering.

 

[Woody6799]

they are most commonly removed when a panhard bar is installed... aka the part that ford forgot.