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rear suspension question 200 1982

posted by  Bob Wennerstrom on  Thu Jun 13 07:15 CST 2002
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I've been rolling around under the car to try to find a clunk in the front suspension with no luck. However, when I set the car back down, I rocked it back and forth while in gear and noticed that the rear differential would deflect up and down over an inch at the driveshaft end. I'm wondering if this is normal or are my torque rod bushings shot? This is an 82 245 glt.

Also would like to thank all who have answered my recent flurry of questions, I hope to be able to repay the favor when my learning curve flattens out a bit.

Bob







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    rear suspension question 200 1982

    posted by  wongg3 on  Thu Jun 13 07:52 CST 2002
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    The torque rods are very common to go out. Do you get a clunk when you go into reverse or drive from a stop?

    You should be able to see bad torque rod bushings with just a flashlight.
    Easy to change these bushings.

    Could also be the trailing arm to axle bushing. A little more difficult to change.

    Greg








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      rear suspension question 200 1982

      posted by  Bob Wennerstrom on  Thu Jun 13 08:35 CST 2002
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      Yes, that's when I hear the clunk, always sounded like it was coming from the front end though.

      Feel kinda stupid needing someone to tell me to crawl under there and look at the bushings with a flashlight. I just did. They're shot alright. Thanks for the quick response!

      Bob







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        rear suspension question 200 1982

        posted by  wongg3 on  Thu Jun 13 09:47 CST 2002
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        That's good that you've found your problem. Now you have 2 options. You can put in another set of rubber bushings, or you can put in the polyurethane ones. Are you familiar with that part? Both IPD and FCPGroton sell them, and maybe others as well.

        The ride will be a little stiffer, but you get a little more control. They are also easier to install (you don't need a press to install them), and they last longer. They do cost more.

        The poly units are available for both types of torque rods: The ones with the cylindrical ends, or the ones with the hourglass shaped ends. You probably have the cylindrical ones.

        Oh, did you check your trailing arm bushings as well?
        Greg








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          rear suspension question 200 1982

          posted by  Aussie 74 144 on  Thu Jun 13 23:07 CST 2002
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          Hi all

          The torque rods with the cylindrical ends weren't fitted to cars until 84. if you are going to replace the torque rod bushes with polyurethane ones it is easier to fit the cylindrical style bushes than the hourglass shaped I suggest getting the 84 and later torque rod and fitting them you don't need a press to fit these bushes

          George

          Cars I own
          Personal import 1974 144gl B20a M40
          1975 264gl B27E with a M51 getreg box
          1982 244gl B23E/M45 everyday car








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            rear suspension question 200 1982

            posted by  wongg3 on  Fri Jun 14 06:19 CST 2002
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            In the US, the hourglass shaped ends were used until about 81. After that, they are all cylindrical.

            That sounds like a nice stable full of cars you've got!
            Greg







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