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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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Working on the rear under carriage on my 82 ....
I'm at a loss at what this bracket is for . Its bolted to the rear absorbing bumper with 2 bolts .
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 12:25 AM
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I've wondered myself ('80).
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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Mine has the same thing (also 80). No clue what it is though.
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I think those are for towing or protecting the car if it is towed by older hook trucks I could be a million miles off though LOL
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maybe an assembly line bracket, just like the ones they leave on the engine intake during install.
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Tow bracket...one on each side on my '81....
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Makes sense now ...now I know what I can do with them .
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now that looks more like an attachment for a tie down strap for shipping.
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