Clunk and drops when shifting from N to
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Vette(s): A Charcoal grey 1982 corvette with red leather inteior. crossfire FI L83,TMH 700-R4, with all the trimings
When I shift my 1982 vet it clunks and feels like it drops about a inch I think this place has helped me with the clunk but have any of you guys felt the droping ?
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The "drop" you feel when putting it into gear(forward) is normal. It is a function of the independent rear suspension. It will raise up when put into reverse, for the same reason. Nothing to worry about there! 
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Thanks , I was hopeing that
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Should be more pronounced when you are just using the emergency or park brake. Definately normal though.
Get a manual, they only do it when the clutch is let out real quick and you get big piles of smoke coming from the back wheels.
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But if it is clunking, check out the universials; all of them. When they get worn and sloppy, you will hear a clunk. Not good. 
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Vette(s): 1972 elkhart green T-Top, New paint, one previous owner, 370hp/350, hookers/flowMasters. Original PW,PS,PB,AC. All docs.
I was clunking and dropping, was told it was the 'snubber bushings',
replaced all joints and it still clunks with a clean bill of health. Adam
nailed it.
replaced all joints and it still clunks with a clean bill of health. Adam
nailed it.
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Thanks everyone it will be on the rack this weekend :)
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