Noise when hitting pot holes
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Noise when hitting pot holes
For a while I have been hearing a noise every time I hit a pot hole and I took off the tire when replacing the break pads last week. I noticed that when you pull up and release the rotor assembly it makes a clunking noise. I am not sure if it is a bushing or the front struts. I have TRD lower springs on it, but is has always made the noise.
Mine is a 99 GS300
Mine is a 99 GS300
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I would suggest checking your lowerball joints, caster arm bushings, and the known front suspension issues on the 2nd gens. You can also go to the suspension section and check the stickys.
I had an issue like this in the past, it just ended up being the sway bar being loose. Once I tightened it, it went away... GL.
I had an issue like this in the past, it just ended up being the sway bar being loose. Once I tightened it, it went away... GL.
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I live in pot-hole central (they fill 4,000 a day according to the city) and I too hear a 'clank-clunk' sort of noise. I've had the Lexus dealer inspect my front suspension three times and they say everything is tight. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this car has a naturally noisy suspension.
BTW, I have a friend who is service manager in Ford and Chev dealers. When I told him I bought a Lexus he said, "they're great cars, super reliable, but the suspension will drive you nuts."
BTW, I have a friend who is service manager in Ford and Chev dealers. When I told him I bought a Lexus he said, "they're great cars, super reliable, but the suspension will drive you nuts."
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just put lower bj on my 99but noise still there,changed front swaybar bushings and nice and solid and quite now.had buddy rock car side too side wile put hand on swaybar,thats how i found it.when was on hoist there wasent much play.
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That's good to hear bro. So front sway bar bushings did the job?? Good piece of mind to not hear those noises anymore I bet... You should consider some MOOG outer & inner tie rods as well with a proper alignment at a reputable shop. That'll have you riding even more quiet...
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I'd also check to make sure the caliper bolts are tightened all the way. I had my LS400 caliper bolts come loose after I performed the swap and it made random "clunks" as well.
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