The driveaxle I referred to is the passenger's side half-shaft (I
guess thats the more common name for them) which has both CV's in it. 
It is possible that the mounts have been shifted, or possibly the
frame was displaced vertically, but I don't think a frame shop checks
that, but they should.  I'll take some measurements when I get a
chance,  cross the frame measurements rim to rim and from transmission
to hub on a level surface.

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andrew

On 4/5/06, Richard Prosser <rhprosser@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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