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Todd1963
10-06-2007, 06:58 PM
Hi folks

I put Bilstein heavy-duty shocks and an aftermarket Addco sway bar on my '96 Classic this week and boy what an improvement in handling. Drove it 300 miles yesterday - best highway car I've ever owned.

I am looking to get rid of the last rear-end rattle in the car, which I think
is coming from the heat shield that protects the poly gas tank from the exhaust. I got under the car and checked it, and it's not loose. But it does have enough play that at low speed on sharp bumps I think it is responsible for the clanging sound. Has anyone else run into this and are there any fix suggestions out there?

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Todd 1963

Blue Bowtie
10-07-2007, 11:36 AM
If the fasteners are still holding it securely in place, you can wedge a non-porous material (like rubber sheet or rubber washers) between the tank and stone shield to keep the shield from rattling or flexing.

GreyGoose006
10-07-2007, 04:50 PM
you dont want to get rid of the heat shield tho.
it will keep your tank safe.

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