Remove frame ballasts?
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Johnnymac2k6
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I did a quick google search and found claims that these function as vibration/resonance dampers, and they did in fact notice more vibrations at cruising speeds when removed.
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I wouldn't drive without them.
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Ya know the drag racer in me sees them as useless weight, but....these are pretty complicated machines, so I totally would anticipate in factory trim, with mds, and other driveline resonance I could totally imagine they are purposeful.
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I removed mine as well as the two disc shaped ones that are on the rearmost bolts that holds the cabin to the frame. No difference noticeable.
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