Another cheap temporary solution is to buy steel shim stock (0.001 in. thick) and wrap some around the hub. (Try this at your own risk!)
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Date: 6/21/96 2:35 AM
To: T Wiencek
From: Tony Leeming
TheMole wrote:
>
> When I brake I get a clunk from the rear end.
>
> This turns out to be worn splines and worn wire wheel hubs.
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> Together there is enough play to...clunk.
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> Is there something one can do to tighten the fit before they need replacing?
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> Grease, gasket goop etc...?
>
> dgb
A mechanic (who I trust) told me to pound 'em tighter !
Tony Leeming
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