'ring' on the driveshaft

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flippin'eck
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'ring' on the driveshaft

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Just inboard from the hub, there's a ring-type thing on the driveshaft (I'm looking at the offside) It's about 2 inches diameter and half an inch wide, seems to be a rubber inner and a metal ring surrounding that, with more rubber over the top.

What's it's function?

On mine it looks a bit knackered, how easy is it to replace? Is it expensive :?
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michaeljapp
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Re: 'ring' on the driveshaft

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Its a damper to help prevent vibration.
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DNOS808
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Drive shaft damper

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Last time I checked this part was unavailable from Toyota. If anyone knows of an alternative part from another Toyota or other vehicle let us know. Mine is also totally gone.
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PW@Woodsport
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Re: 'ring' on the driveshaft

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Just cut it off, there is no difference with it fitted or removed.
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