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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 04:22 AM
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Default Van Steel Straps???
Anyone know what these "straps" are for???

http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...p=1906&ID=2385



Are they for making the frame stiffer?
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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NO IDEA !!
Must be like one of those air foils for the throttle body.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Looks like heavy duty straps for the half-shafts and drive shaft u-joints
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:11 AM
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Enough parts there for both half shaft u-joint saddles
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U joint straps
U joint strap,... the weakest link,..... doubt it.
Typical marketing genius drool, here.
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Looks like heavy duty U Joint Straps. Did look over their Web Site. Very Price...eeeeee.
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