cutecboy

i dropped my car on eibach sports springs and tokico shocks.. for some reason.. everytime i go over dips or uneven roads.. my FRONT suspension makes this noise as if the suspension is loose.. cling cling sound i dont really know what it can be? any suggestion from the experience people? maybe i forgot to do something when changing the springs and the shocks?

please help!

Lvangundy

Mine does the same, sounds like the whole suspension is loose. It cracks almost. A really hard rattle.

Dunno what it is.

retrodrive

It has something to do with your suspension bushing. Nothing serious, easy fix. Lowering car just made it more noticable.

tmy727

Same springs and shocks.... SAME CREEKING NOISE. Very annoying and doesn't sound too good for a Lex.

btw... "easy fix" , can you please be more specific?

I read another post saying that the whole sway bar assembly needs to be replaced. I go to a local autoshop that specializes in Toyota and Lexus [Certified and trained from the dealer] ... they wouldn't even touch it without replacing everything. Then again, could be a "dealer recommended" thing.

ThanX in advance

TD

retrodrive

I suggest you go to a toyota mechanic and he will tell you whats up for real. Dealer mechanics like to replace the whole system since it costs more for you and easier for them. One of the bushings needs to be replaced, not the whole assembly.

cutecboy

i went to the carcraft center here.. and i am able to find out what's making all the creeking noise.. its from the lower control arm ball joints.. my makes the noise cuz the lower control arm ball joints are totally out.. you guys might want to check that out..


charlton

retrodrive

Thats it! I forgot the name for that thing! Yes you are right that is the problem.