What is the metal wheel (about 5" dia...

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Author Message   Lionel (Fromage) Member Username: Fromage Post Number: 47 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 01:07 am:    I broke it this week end while on a trail. It looks like it has no use other than protecting the tie rod or maybe absorb vibrations? Can anybody solve the mystery of this part (cast metal wheel with rubber at the center, about 5" in diameter and located right by the steering dampener on the right of the vehicle) for me? Thanks! Lionel I searched the archives but I don't really know what to look for...   Scott Tschantz (Scott) New Member Username: Scott Post Number: 23 Registered: 02-2002 Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 01:31 am:    It is to absorb vibrations. I know quite a few guys that have taken these off with no change.   Lionel (Fromage) Member Username: Fromage Post Number: 48 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Monday, June 16, 2003 - 09:48 am:    Thanks Scott, That confirms my assumptions. I guess the tie rod can vibrate because of its length vs diameter size at higher speeds. This part has probably a calculated weight to absorb the resonance frequency from the tie rod. All I need to figure out is what speed this happens and I won't drive at that speed... Lionel