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Old 06-26-14, 06:12 AM
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Default The famous rear suspension squeak

HELLO EVERYONE IM SURE MANY OF YOU HERE EITHER HAVE OR HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM,
THE REAR SQUEAK SUSPENSION..........
IT IS KNOWN TO BE THE (REAR CARRIER BUSHING)
CAN ANYONE TELL ME THIF THIS IS IT?

Amazon.com: ADUS 690X2 - Rear Axle Carrier Bushing for Lexus GS 300/ IS 300 ( Yoke End of the Trailing Arm ): Automotive Amazon.com: ADUS 690X2 - Rear Axle Carrier Bushing for Lexus GS 300/ IS 300 ( Yoke End of the Trailing Arm ): Automotive
Old 06-26-14, 06:29 AM
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Sub'd for rear suspension issues!
Old 06-26-14, 11:41 AM
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That appears to be for the radius arm which FIGS sells and they are poly.
What I'm thinking you are in need of however this. If you are referring to the control arm:
Amazon.com: 01-05 Lexus IS300 Roca Rear Knuckle Bushing Passenger Side 2pcs 02 03 04: Automotive Amazon.com: 01-05 Lexus IS300 Roca Rear Knuckle Bushing Passenger Side 2pcs 02 03 04: Automotive

one is for the knuckle, the other is for the other end of the control arm
Old 06-26-14, 04:12 PM
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Knuckle bushings are causing the noise. Figs sells them and a shop in new zealand or australia sells the oe style replacement.
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Does anyone have the part number or part description
for figs?????

I read some old threads from back in 05 where they where requesting figs to make them, they finally did?
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so I wonder if this is the freaking noise that I hear in the rear. I typically hear it when I'm pulling away from a read light. Sounds like a creek/rattle noise mixed all in one.
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Yup. This is why i name this post
"the famous squeak" every gs gets it
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Got the damn squeak too. Gotta get it fixed with my front suspension
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So is it the rear axle carrier bushing or the knuckle bushing?
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i think they are both the same, some just call it different
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Have the same problem on the rear, every mechanic I've taken it too has said it would either be the control arm, or the struts none however have been able to actually fix the issue. Overall ride quality is fine however it's just the squeaking that is driving me mad. For those of you that have had the part listed here installed, has it stopped the squeaking?
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I had a squeaking noise when driving slow, usually in parking lots, neighborhoods and leaving my driveway. At high speed i was unable to hear the noise. My mechanic determined it was the one of the rear knuckle. With both rear tire up, he was able to slightly lift one of the entire rear tire upward about 1 inch. The other side was solid. The part was about $35 bucks from Ebay and it was from UK. Had to be pressed out. Hope that helps.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-GS300-GS400-GS430-97-05-REAR-ARM-WHEEL-HU-CARRIER-STUB-KNUCKLE-ROSE-BUSH-/171302378966?hash=item27e26addd6&vxp=mtr
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i did this haha and mine doesnt sqeak anymore
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here is a video
of the bad bushing, that makes our cars squeak

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I have the same problem! Its actually very embarrasing. If i'm going to change the knuckle is there anyting else anyone would recommend to change as well while i'm down there? My 98 GS400 is already lowered on kyb/megan spring
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