strange clunk
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Car: 1984 Trans Am H.O.
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: stock 3.73
strange clunk
There's a strange clunk coming from what sounds like the back left area of my trans am. I know that the shocks are shot, do you think getting new ones will stop the clunk? Any other suggestions?
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
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Transmission: 700R4
Replacing the shocks certainly wont hurt. While you are under there, have a look at the control arm bushings, and the bushings on the panhard bar as well. If you have a lot of miles on your car, chances are good that the bushings could stand to be replaced.
Another thing to check would be the sway bar end links. (provided you have one......) They can contribute to noise as well.
have fun.
Another thing to check would be the sway bar end links. (provided you have one......) They can contribute to noise as well.
have fun.
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Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,556
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From: Adrian, Mi, USA
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Replacing the shocks certainly wont hurt. While you are under there, have a look at the control arm bushings, and the bushings on the panhard bar as well. If you have a lot of miles on your car, chances are good that the bushings could stand to be replaced.
Another thing to check would be the sway bar end links. (provided you have one......) They can contribute to noise as well.
have fun.
Another thing to check would be the sway bar end links. (provided you have one......) They can contribute to noise as well.
have fun.
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Arizona
Car: 1984 Trans Am H.O.
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: stock 3.73
Oh, forgot to say that it doesn't do it too often, only when i turn a corner fast, and sometimes over bumps. Thanks for the help
check your lower shock mount bolts... mine was doing the samething, and my drivers side mount bolt had come loose. look under the car and get someone to jounce the rear up and down, this should help you locate the noise.
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