Toyo-Lex

After installing L-tuned s/s a week ago, now i'm hearing some clunking noise from the rear.
Sounds like something is loose, not all the time, just when turning.
Did they install it incorrectly?

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

hi and welcome to cl


when installer put them in did they use factory bump stops or ltuned bumpstops


make sure the factory ones were used or you will have noise also check to make sure spring is seated properly on the bottom of perch also make sure the sway bar ends are trqd

Toyo-Lex

I believe they installed the foam bump stop on the front, not sure the rear came with any.
I will remove the rear wheels today to see.
thanks.

PHML

iTrader: (33)

removing the rear wheel will NOT do anything.

Bump stops are on top of shock rod...covered by the mounts....im 99% sure you can't see it by removing the wheel.

Just ask the installer if they used the Ltuned YELLOW rear bump stops or the stock BLACK bump stops.

If YELLOW...then probably this is the culprit for your clunking.

Also, check if the springs were aligned properly. Here's a thread i started awhile back on noise issues with Ltuned s/s.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hlight=L-tuned

Good luck.

Pete

NoS

I 100% diagree with this comment.

I did the install myself 2 weeks ago and used the new yellow L-Tuned bump rubbers and have NO noise issues. Maybe everyone installed them wrong? I did it so looking from the outside of the car in to the axle you are able to read the english writing (so I put in down with english writing readable and not upside down)

Check to see everything is bolted down correctly.

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

bro

you just installed yours once they settle you have a 90% chance you will hear noise


use the search feature and you will find just about everyone had issues

i have done this install countless times on others cars , no noises when you use factory bump stop in fact even ltuned themselves recc using factory bump stop

NoS

I really hope it wont come true

Plus for him it has only been 1 week....

jonathancl

I did my l-tuned install with the l-tuned replacement bumpers in the rear.

Occassionally, I hear them bounce because they float freely on the rod.

I have often wondered if some contact cement would be enough to hold them at the bottom of the rod and solve it.

NoS

Well its been several weeks and still no noises

I even took a 2 hour drive with 5 people in the car, it was really low and still no problems.

Toyo-Lex

Are the bump guards suppose to be install in front or back?

PHML

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The Ltuned bump stops are for the rear....but toss them out the window....use your stock ones instead.

Pete