Andrew,
I don't really think  "normal" mis- alignment should cause a problem,
but something appears out of position or is moving around when loaded.

Going back to the engine/Transmission mounts - is it possible that the
mounting brackets have bent, moving the transmission off line? If you
can take some measurements on a similar vehicle it may assist.

I'm assuming the CV joints have been at least checked, if not replaced.

Richard P

On 05/04/06, andrew kelley <leetslacker@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 4/5/06, Richard Prosser <rhprosser@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Not knowing anything about american cars -
> > What are the diff/gearbox driveshaft bearings like?
> > Are the engine mounts OK?
> >
> > RP
>
> I took the diff cover off, and there were no bits of metal in the
> transmission fluid. (AT if that matters any).  Bearing on passenger's
> side has been replaced when driveshaft was done.  Engine mounts were
> OK last time I checked them.  Could perhaps the alignment being
> significantly (like .5 - 1.5 inch excess toe-in) do it?  Because when
> I first replaced the K+A frames, I replaced one of the tie rod ends
> BEFORE the frame was straightened and I adjusted the toe by eye. Come
> to think of it, that was the only change I made before it chattered.
> Hrm.. and that was before it went over to the frame shop (before I
> replaced the tie rod end and adjusted toe it was fine, even before
> frame fixing).  Think its possible?  But I don't /think/ (which means
> it really could be) it should matter, but what I guess is they
> designed the car with some limits for out of spec alignment and if
> those limits happen to be exceeded by that alignment.. could be
> possible.
>
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