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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 01:45 PM
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Hi new to the forums but when I was checking on the co edition of my flex discs I saw this mysterious hanger rear passenger side. It is L shaped and has two screws protruding from the L portion.


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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mediablitz
Hi new to the forums but when I was checking on the co edition of my flex discs I saw this mysterious hanger rear passenger side. It is L shaped and has two screws protruding from the L portion.....
Welcome Mediablitz,

Is there a Q in here, somewhere?
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Just wondering what it is and what purpose it serves. I didn't see a part number but I guess I may have to take it off to find it
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 07:13 PM
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might be there to stop stuff hitting your drive shaft axle and tearing the rubber boot ?
Does the other side have something in the way of the axle at roughly the same height ( fuel tank, muffler etc )
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 07:33 PM
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I do not see anything on other side but this particular piece appears to have something attached to it at some point.

Thanks for the interest
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Maybe a rubber flap
Have seen other cars that have similar brackets to protect the rubber boots on the shaft, they generally have a rubber flap

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Originally Posted by prktkljokr
Maybe a rubber flap
Have seen other cars that have similar brackets to protect the rubber boots on the shaft, they generally have a rubber flap
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 10:21 PM
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I will pull it off tomorrow and see if I can find a part number. Thanks
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