Banging from underneath when shifting

[Budweasel]

Greg,

That is bad news. When looking up from under the spring I could see what looked to be a post or bolt that was bent nearly flat toward the rear of the car. That was my second indication the axle was not centered, which caused me to get out the plumb bob and measure everything I could. That is when I found the 7/8" variance.

Sounds like this spring issue has moved to priority one. Is the post part of the spring or is it a boss on the axle?

Is it possible the kick I described when going into fourth was the axle moving back on the spring? Maybe I just broke that part and the banging and axle misalignment are not directly correlated.

Thanks again for all your help and interest in this. I owe you guys a beverage. Maybe I can make good on that if any of you are doing St Louis leg of power tour.