Re: Clonking Progress Report and Questions

[Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>]

Philip,
Having no A-arm bushings most definitely would cause a clunking sound on
acceleration and deceleration!  You can be all but sure you have found the
problem.

By the way, A-arm = wishbone = control arm.  The upper bushings are in
fact the trunnion bushings.
30psi is still pretty high if you are using skinny tires.

Like I said, if your old springs work for you and are not broken, I
wouldn't replace them.  If you buy repros you may end up with a car that
leans, with springs that start sagging after 6 months, etc.
That they are rusted is normal.

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
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