Check the bolts in the engine compartment that mount the A-Arm pivot to
the frame. I've seen these loossen up in the past and cause that
problem, but I would vote for worn king pins being the cause.
Eric Zambori
Scott Gardner wrote:
>
> When I back my MGB out of the drive in the morning, and stop to shift
> into first gear, I get a "thunk" from the front end as if something
> is shifting in place. I've recently replaced the A-arms and
> bushings, but that didn't completely solve the problem. The bolt
> holes in the old a-arms were pretty ovaled-out, so I know there was
> some wear. Is there some part(s) I should have replaced at the same
> time I replaced the a-arms and bushings? Would worn king pins cause
> this "slop" in the suspension?
> Scott
> Scott Gardner
> gardner@lwcomm.com
> www.lwcomm.com/~gardner
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