thanks to John Rossi & Cliff Hansen for suggesting shock links & bushings.
I forgot to mention they're new as well, but I'll check them anyway. For
those who requested off-list replies, that is the sum of advice I've
received so far.
Thanks.
Ian
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> The recent thread on hubs reminded me of a problem I've been meaning to ask
> about.
>
> On my '76 TR6, I hear a clunk from under the car and at the rear under certain
> very specific conditions. When backing out of my garage, I have to sharply
> turn the wheels to the left to negotiate a sharp turn in the driveway. The
> driveway has a fairly steep and abrupt rise at this point that causes the left
> rear road spring to compress for a moment. Usually, in the midst of or just
> after this maneuver, I hear the clunk. The only other time I've heard it was
> on the road last week, when I let the clutch out faster than normal to brake
> at a stoplight.
>
> Things I believe are not causing this: the diff mounts (they're new); the
> clutch or tranny (all components were new to this car 6 months ago when I
> installed an OD tranny and the problem existed with the old gear); the
> half-shaft splines (they looked to be like new when I had the trailing arms
> off and are well greased); the road springs (no signs of binding or wear).
> The car is running TRF's too-high HD springs, Goodparts nylatron bushings and
> new Apple HD shocks.
>
> Before I put it back up on stands, I just wanted to see if anyone had any
> thoughts.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ian
> CF57345U +O
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