Vibration on 2002 sc430
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Vibration on 2002 sc430
I just recently picked up a 2002 lexus sc430 for my fiancé. The issue I am having is a slight vibration on the front end. At times it makes your voice shake and sound like you are talking into a fan. It seems to be more prevalent when the top is down. When you hit bumps it feels like it goes through the whole car, Not what you would expect from a lexus. The car has 49000 miles and was always maintained. This is a true California car and is in excellent shape and I want it to drive like a Lexus again. Also it seems to be at all speeds, smooth roads, Rough roads.
I am new here and your help would be appreciated.
I am new here and your help would be appreciated.
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I just recently picked up a 2002 lexus sc430 for my fiancé. The issue I am having is a slight vibration on the front end. At times it makes your voice shake and sound like you are talking into a fan. It seems to be more prevalent when the top is down. When you hit bumps it feels like it goes through the whole car, Not what you would expect from a lexus. The car has 49000 miles and was always maintained. This is a true California car and is in excellent shape and I want it to drive like a Lexus again. Also it seems to be at all speeds, smooth roads, Rough roads.
I am new here and your help would be appreciated.
I am new here and your help would be appreciated.
Paul
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Steering rack bushings are also notorious for causing issues felt through the wheel / bump steer. There are other bushings that go bad as well. Particularly lower control arms 1 & 2. Also the lower ball joints. Don't throw parts at it. Get it diagnosed professionally. KYB is OEM though the tuning may be slightly different than factory. Ask the mechanic to check the rack for movement. This is an easy test.
With shocks and struts you can usually see oil leaking down the body.
With shocks and struts you can usually see oil leaking down the body.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; Jul 13, 2020 at 12:34 PM.
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I just recently picked up a 2002 lexus sc430 for my fiancé. The issue I am having is a slight vibration on the front end. At times it makes your voice shake and sound like you are talking into a fan. It seems to be more prevalent when the top is down. When you hit bumps it feels like it goes through the whole car, Not what you would expect from a lexus. The car has 49000 miles and was always maintained. This is a true California car and is in excellent shape and I want it to drive like a Lexus again. Also it seems to be at all speeds, smooth roads, Rough roads.
I am new here and your help would be appreciated.
I am new here and your help would be appreciated.
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They showed me the front two were out of round because the front end was lifted. As far as the back ones I don't know.
Do you have recommendations for companies that do that type of work?
Do you have recommendations for companies that do that type of work?