63 rear end clunk

[Edward D.]

Re: 63 rear end clunk

Michael, are you asking about the alignment shims on the front pivot of the trailing arm or the spindle shims inside the arm? I assume its the former and the answer is the inboard shims are whatever is required to achieve a straight track with 1/16" total toe in evenly split across the centerline of thrust. The outboard shims are as many as you can get in there to fill. Objective being when you torque down the nut on the pivot bolt that the shims are bound tight and will not move by hand.

[Michael G.]

[Peter H.]

Re: 63 rear end clunk

Hello Michael.If your car is a pretty driver like mine,I use the 64/ slotted inboard square outer shims which tuck into the frame pocket.i can use a mirror to check their position and if all are present and accounted for..hope this helps. Peter # 3522. Canadian guy..

[Michael G.]