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clunk 140-160 1973

Noticed a clunk that tracked the vehicle speed -- not the rpm -- last time I drove the 145.

Felt as though it was coming from the driver's side front wheel -- I felt it in the steering wheel.

Today, I jacked her up and all the wheels turned normally and had no play. What to check?

Steve M.








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clunk 140-160 1973


What kind of clunk? Driving on smooth pavement? turning? accelerating?
braking? is there a vibration? I suggest jacking it up under both the
control arm, and then under the frame. Checking both ways sometimes
will reveal play or loosness that may be overlooked.
I would jack under the control arm first and grab the top of the wheel
and shake in and out, then side to side, then the bottom rear of the
tire 5 or 7 Oclock depending on which side your on, this should show
any lower component play. Check stabilizer links and shocks {most common}
or any foreign objects possibly a cat? {two in 86, possum in 88) the second
cat clunked for a little while. My neighbors, Iloved that cat!

Good Luck and Be Careful!!








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clunk 140-160 1973

2 to 1 it's one of the driveshaft U-joints.

Bram







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