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2005 Prius "What is this part?"

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Subetha73, Nov 1, 2019.

  1. Subetha73

    Subetha73 Junior Member

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    Hi! I was rotating tires on my Prius, and found this. (picture) There is a bracket that is attached to the frame cross member that has broken off, about a foot behind the driver's side rear wheel. It is connected with a moveable linkage to something further up under the car. It is like a lever that goes up and down that's maybe connected to the rear suspension? What is this? It looks like is needs to be re-welded back onto the frame, so I hope it isn't too important. (The part in question is out of focus)
    Thanks for your help!
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    #1 Subetha73, Nov 1, 2019
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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  3. kenoarto

    kenoarto Senior Member

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    Mine just died, too. Who needs this function? I just unhooked the connector to disable the annoying warning.
     
    #3 kenoarto, Nov 10, 2019
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  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    people who carry dead bodies in the hatch. you wouldn't want to get puled over cause your headlights were shining in a cops eyes :cool:
     
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  5. kenoarto

    kenoarto Senior Member

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    LOL! Hitmen beware.
    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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  6. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Like the hitmen, I have always used my Prius to carry cargo, not passengers. So it is heavy, it is farther rearward than passengers, and it varies each trip. (Sadly dead bodies don't fit in the spare tire well. Not that I have checked.)
     
    #6 JimboPalmer, Nov 10, 2019
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