two mini shocks up front

[Mudboy]

what the hell are they? should i get rid of them. they seem like they may be there to absorb some ofg the torque while accelerating?

 

[Turdle]

mini shocks? huh?

 

[Maniak]

I remember seeing some rangers that had what looked like a mini shock connected between the frame and engine. Thats the only thing I can think of that might look like a mini shock, but I've never seen them on an X.

~Mark

 

[Equnoxe]

picture please?

 

[Mudboy]

wow. I'm the only one with this on a x? I'll get some pictures. probably won't be until monday. work is going to be crazy with the hurricane coming.

 

[Mudboy]

I remember seeing some rangers that had what looked like a mini shock connected between the frame and engine. Thats the only thing I can think of that might look like a mini shock, but I've never seen them on an X.

~Mark

this is what I'm talking about. it's a little larger than one that would hold a hatch up but smaller than a regular shock absorber

 

[RangerX]

My Ranger has the one mini on the drivers side. I never heard of two...

 

[dtack]

bump stops?

 

[Spook]

Isolation dampers?

 

[arco777]

Some Ford models had shocks connected to the motor to dampen whatever twist or vibration... they are pretty much pointless and most often worn out anyways. Shouldn't hurt to remove them.