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Old 03-23-16, 07:23 AM
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Default Suspension / steering issue

I had new springs and dampers fitted about 6 months ago. KYB shocks and Eibach springs to lower slightly. All fine for a few months. recently I have noticed the car'wandering' a bit and when on full lock get a very noticeable 'clunk' noise.

No sign of dampers being the problem and with the clunking and wandering I suspected a ball joint or tension rod. Garage has had it for a week and can't find anything wrong with it ( not a lexus garage).

So, anyone experienced something similar?
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How do the struts and strut mounts look? Also, did you get a wheel alignment done after having the work performed? I'd look at the first query, and then have the second one done if it wasn't.
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Theres a huge bushing in the front lower rear of the a-arm bushing. Its cheap and easy to fix and should help.
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
Theres a huge bushing in the front lower rear of the a-arm bushing. Its cheap and easy to fix and should help.
Thanks for this. Do you have a picture so I can be sure of which bit I am looking for.
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Originally Posted by Andyb63
Thanks for this. Do you have a picture so I can be sure of which bit I am looking for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-IS...tW6ltO&vxp=mtr

Also post your alignment specs too much negative chamber can be a problem
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