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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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What is this and what does it do? The crossmember.
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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 10:48 PM
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it was on later year models to keep the rear end from trying to twist under torque, i think
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Found on 80-82 models, commonly referred to as the "Batwing". It serves as the rear cover and the mount for the differential.
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Found on 80-82 models, commonly referred to as the "Batwing". It serves as the rear cover and the mount for the differential.
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This is what it looks like from the front side. It came out of my 1980.

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Sure is pretty. Too bad they aren't as strong as the previous cast iron units.
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In 1980 weight was important...and the car didn't have enough power to break anything.
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This is what it looks like from the front side. It came out of my 1980.

Very cool idea, making a tree swing out of it!
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Originally Posted by IzzyRock
Sure is pretty. Too bad they aren't as strong as the previous cast iron units.
The aluminum batwing saves about 30 pounds over the cast iron units but considering the lack of strength/durability of the batwing with really any additional power, the weight savings is a very marginal benefit....unless the engine is stock power level
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