In a message dated 6/19/2005 11:05:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
steveg@abrazosdata.com writes:
I recently fixed the same clunk you describe--my front trunnion upper bushes
were completely gone--so the top of the spindle was held in place by a half
inch bolt through a 1" hole!
The secret is taking tension off the front suspension. Suggest you jack up
the front of the car by the lower A-arm, then remove the wheel; grasp the
brake disc/drum and shake the whole works in various directions--you'll see
where the problem is.
If worn, suggest you replace the bushings with the soft plastic bushings
available from various suppliers. They seem to give a better ride than the
stock rubber ones.
Steve, That was all replaced 10,000 miles ago when I bought the car and
rebuilt the front end, I will check them as you have suggested though. Thanks
Gary Shunk '67 BJ8 #38427 N.J.
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