LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Clunk driving me CRAZY!

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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I have a 97 Z28 auto with the old steel driveshaft.

I'm having a problem I'm trying to figure out. When coasting to a stop(stop sign, red light) there is a "clunk" sound right under the center console/transmission area. I can also hear the same noise sometimes when letting off the gas while driving down the road. I got under the car tonight and all I found was I could wiggle the driveshaft up and down and side to side a VERY SMALL amount. Torque arm wont move with me pushing up and down on it. Transmission mount has already been replaced.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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U-joints most likely.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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hello i have a 97 camaro z28 with an auto trans and mine makes the same sound i had the steel driveshaft as well and replaced the whole thing with a new shaftmasters aluminum shaft and new u joints and no difference i also replaced the es trans mount ,es torqe arm mount ,bilsten rear shocks ,spohn lower control arms and edelbrock torqe arm and just today the rear end and still no difference!!! if any one figures out the problem please let me know its buggin the crap out of me
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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check your y pipe or exhaust, it could be loose and touching the floor board when down shifting ect. just an idea for you.
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Old May 17, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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agreed. check all exh mounts! after that do the engine mount
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Old May 17, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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If it is none of your mounts and all nuts and bolts are snug...check your torque converter and everything that goes with it...
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Old May 17, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Where is the driveshaft loose from
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