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Clunks on rough roads.

Old Nov 20, 2015 | 07:48 PM
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Clunks on rough roads.

My 1995 Z28 has had 9.5" and 11" front and back wheels with Eibach lowering springs for at least fifteen years now, and without issues. But lately, as I drive over rougher roads, my center console ,along with the chassis below, clunks and thumps as I hit shallow pot holes. I think it could be the torque arm. What could cause this?
Old Nov 20, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Clunks on rough roads.

If your car is an automatic then it could be transmission mount.Some dealers still have them,mine did in santa clarita, ca.It was $26.00.Hope this helps.
Old Nov 21, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Re: Clunks on rough roads.

I was thinking trans mount as well. Not just automatic -- the setup is similar for manual cars and the part should be similarly inexpensive.
Old Nov 21, 2015 | 06:47 AM
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Re: Clunks on rough roads.

Also, subframe connectors help immensely on our cars, especially as they get older.
Old Nov 21, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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Re: Clunks on rough roads.

My automatic transmission has about 10k miles on its complete rebuild. I just raised the car and underneath I saw the torque arm bushing looks new, feels hard, and the trans mount might actually be new, so I am at a loss!
Old Nov 21, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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Re: Clunks on rough roads.

Did you try lifting the trans off the cross-member, to see if the mount was cracked? Sometimes you can't see the crack with the trans resting firmly on the mount.
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