My 73 developed a clunk in the rear end and it turned out to be the trailing arms were loose. Only the inner nut though.

I know its a locking nut and it appears to be in good condition. I'll try to get new ones.

Has anyone had experience with this? I sure hope its not the ears!

I think I may take the arms off and check the ears....wish me luck.

It seems to be a symptom of a failing ear.

Rich

Or a severely deteriorated, collapsed, rotten or otherwise destroyed bushing. You need to get under there and do a really good inspection with lots of light. Look at the bushings and check for console ear cracks or rust or...

with the FOG.....

Take it apart and inspect it....the install from the factory is most likely older than your first bowel movement w/o diapers.....

Yes....I looked at his B-day in the archives.....

probably an ovaled hole at least.
On a track car it is a symptom of failed ear and need for bracing.

Lets see,

Koni Sports
200 lb springs
205/50 RT615's

Drive like I stole it, they might be wearing out

Had the car to bare metal 7 years ago and it was sound then. Finished the resto in 06, only 23000 miles since then.

I wanted to do the rear bushings and front torsion bars anyway...

Ovaled ear!!

The trailing arm nuts were tight but holly shit the axel nut was loose.

Must have some kind of Star Trek cotter pin, as the nut went right through it and reappeared in the next slot. Maybe I was loaded when I put it on.

I dont know, tightened it will replace bearings later, after autox season. They will need it anyways!

Thanks for getting my hopes up guys

Well, What use to tighten up my nuts was SEX. Now the thought of it is enought.

Just thought i would throw this in. Use it before you lose it! Because you will !!!

Dave