Loud clunk when de-accelerating on my 83 trans am - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

HOFF1983TRANSAM · 08-19-2009, 12:26 AM

The guy i bought it from said the torque bar that runs all the way back from the tranny to the rear differential needs a new bushing. im not quite sure if that what it is and i was wondering if anyone has expirenced this problem and could tell me whats wrong. We thought it might be a u joint but they seem fine.

DJP87Z28 · 08-19-2009, 07:47 AM

Try checking the tranny mount first. A common 3rd gen problem.

JamesC · 08-19-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HOFF1983TRANSAM

The guy i bought it from said the torque bar that runs all the way back from the tranny to the rear differential needs a new bushing. im not quite sure if that what it is...

The torque arm is a long piece that runs parallel to the drive shaft from the rear end to the trans. There should be a bushing on the trans end. More likely, though, it's, as DJP mentions, the trans mount (the mount supports/cushions the tail shaft of the trans). A poly replacement for either is your best bet.

JamesC

UMI Sales · 08-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Hello
Like mentioned above check the bushing they usually get cut! And make sure the hardware to the torque arm is tightened to specs. If you do need a replacement poly bushing we also offer those for $14.99 plus S/H. If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help!
Thanks
Brad

Fords88Bird · 08-20-2009, 04:24 AM

. Trans mount. Later.

1ADan · 08-25-2009, 04:20 PM

would I be out of place if I said check the trans mount?

JamesC · 08-25-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1A Dan

would I be out of place if I said check the trans mount?

No one like a wiseacre, Dan

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JamesC