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Mar 31, 2002 | 11:31 PM

SMOKY21

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From: LOCKPORT, IL

Car: 85 s-10 soon

Engine: just a small block

Transmission: th350

Rear End Problems

I HAVE AN 88 SC W/ A 305 AND THE STOCK REAR END/TRANS. EVERYTIME I GET ON THE GAS WHILE DRIVEN SLOW THE LEFT REAR TIRE "JUMPS" AND THIER IS A THUMP IN THAT CORNER. WHAT COULD THIS BE? I CHECKED THE SPRING AND ITS NOT BROKE AND EVERY THING SEEMS TO BE TIGHT. ANY HELP WOULD BE APRECEATED

Mar 31, 2002 | 11:41 PM

88 WS6 TransAm GTA

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Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: 5 Speed

Sounds like it might be the tranny mount... give that a try first.

Apr 2, 2002 | 12:22 AM

88IROCARMY

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Upgrade to aftermarket lower control arms, they normally solve the wheel hopping problems.

Apr 2, 2002 | 09:20 AM

TomP

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You could also try putting in the http://www.energysuspension.com polyurethane torque arm mount. It really increases the handling. Your old rubber one might be worn out to hell- my '86 v6's one was, and it ain't no 357 V8!

But I think it's the control arms, too...