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TCOCH Wed Jul 23, 2025 10:42 am

I've noticed my 68 Square has started having this clanking/clunking or clicking sound whenever I apply the throttle. It's more intense in reverse, but can hear it at whatever speed in gear. Gets proportionately faster with speed.

Max Welton Wed Jul 23, 2025 1:03 pm

Look for loose rear wheel hubs. 68 should be swing-axle so no CV joints.

Max

Bobnotch Wed Jul 23, 2025 1:37 pm

Max Welton wrote: Look for loose rear wheel hubs. 68 should be swing-axle so no CV joints.

Max

Yup, sounds like the axle nuts are loose. They should be torqued to 217 ft lbs minimum. It could also be loose lug nuts too, so it wouldn't hurt to check them.



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