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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 05:48 AM
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Hi Guys,
New member here. I just purchased a 1995 F 150 standard cab short box 4x4. It's the XL model. Crank windows, no AC, rubber floors and automatic trans. It's a rust free truck from Oregon with 120,000 original miles in what I would call 7 out of 10 condition.
While inspecting the truck I noticed a component I have no idea what it is or does. On the rear wall of the cab below the rear window, exterior of the truck there is a rectangle thing bolted to the cab. It looks like a weight or something. Appears to be factory as the truck is original paint and never been apart. What is this thing? Anyone know?

Thanks, Jeff
 
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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 06:43 AM
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Can you post a photo of it?
 
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that plate is from the factory and is a vibration damper to help reduce body noise from cab flexing.
 
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that plate is from the factory and is a vibration damper to help reduce body noise from cab flexing.
Thank you Sir! I had a feeling it was some kind of dampener. I just could not figure out what it was dampening on the back cab wall.
 
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supposedly the large panel of the back wall will flex and cause vibrations that will drive you nuttier than you already are.
the weight is supposed to stop the vibrations.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 02:24 PM
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I'm only nutty when the Wife is around. It's a tactic I deploy so she leaves me alone to play with my toys in peace
 
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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 02:31 PM
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notice my location?
i play nuttier than a squirrel turd.
people leave me alone.
and when they don't, i start drooling and pet them while mumbling things like nice kitty..
 
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