D1 What is this and what does it do?

[Big Ben]

Hi all, I have been lurking here learning about my 1994 discovery 1 that I bought about a year ago. i have looked in the manuals but can't seem to find what this is and what is it's purpose? It is on the rear right side of the front differential. Thanks, Ben

 

[robertf]

vibration damper. Front driveshaft is unusual on a north american spec D1 compared to other 4wd vehicles, probably due to the catalytic converter in the way. This attenuates the vibration caused by the way its designed. You are unlikely to notice a change without it on a lifted Discovery.

 

[discostew]

Up north here they rust off and end up hanging from that cable.

 

[pdxrovermech]

Its also a spare motor/tranny mount if you need one in a pinch.

 

[El Ed]

It’s useless…everyone takes it off and trashes it!

 

[ukoffroad]

Took it off every LR that had one, never noticed the difference after bigger tires, lift and such.