Cammy's in the shop :(

[Goobee]

I've got the creak/clunk/thump problem when going slow with slight turns that others with TRD springs have posted about. Anyway, since I was having the oil changed, I asked them to grease the springs like the people recommended in this forum.

Did they listen? Of course not. So far, Longo Toyota has had it for 3 days, going on 4. They've replaced the strut mounts, the strut body? (not sure I heard him right), the strut cartridges, and other things I forgot already. They said they have to FIX the problem for me.

Today they called and told me that they ran out of ideas and will be talking to Toyota. I said fine, whatever. They have me in a loaner so it's no big deal for me.

Good thing I had the springs installed by the dealership, no telling what these numbnuts might tell me. One of the service writers had the nerve to tell me I my wheels are bent and caused the problem. I wanted to smack that guy.

[Sean89]

Originally Posted by Goobee

One of the service writers had the nerve to tell me I my wheels are bent and caused the problem. I wanted to smack that guy.

Like the guy who insisted that the seatbelt turn off provisioning was only for the 07-08 models and was a typo on the 09 model manual.

Funny thing... the guy who said that was the assistant service manager.

Anyway I was getting ready to buy some springs but after reading this idk anymore.

[GT-R]

110% no lowering springs for me!

[Sean89]

Besides I drive fast over bumps and potholes. I dont think it would do too nice with a lowered car.

[Netforcer]

I say, don't worry about your car.... and push the loaner to the max

[PRINCESS PEACH]

Originally Posted by Netforcer

I say, don't worry about your car.... and push the loaner to the max

+1 i love loaner cars lol

[Goobee]

Originally Posted by Netforcer

I say, don't worry about your car.... and push the loaner to the max

It's a Rav 4. Not much to push.

[GT-R]

Originally Posted by Sean89

Besides I drive fast over bumps and potholes. I dont think it would do too nice with a lowered car.

You'll lose your ground effects in no time.

[Goobee]

Originally Posted by GT-R SE

110% no lowering springs for me!

Ah but your car would look so much nicer lowered and with nice tires/wheels.

Originally Posted by Goobee

Ah but your car would look so much nicer lowered and with nice tires/wheels.

yeah +100000
my tein is coming
cant wait to put it in

[Redline_Me]

Originally Posted by Goobee

It's a Rav 4. Not much to push.

There has to be some off roading trails around where you live.

[leinadneon]

Originally Posted by Redline_Me

There has to be some off roading trails around where you live.

yea and post some pics too

[Bollywood]

What a bunch of tards at that stealership.

I would take your car to a local performance shop and have them oil up the springs.

[geoff5093]

I remember having the same problem that I couldn't get the dealer to fix, they blamed it on the TRD springs and said they would need to replace them with the stocks. After that (and a few other issues) I decided to trade my car in for a truck, so glad I did.

At least you have a loaner so it's not all bad. Is the the Rav4 V6?

[aGen5camry]

Originally Posted by Goobee

I've got the creak/clunk/thump problem when going slow with slight turns that others with TRD springs have posted about. Anyway, since I was having the oil changed, I asked them to grease the springs like the people recommended in this forum.

Did they listen? Of course not. So far, Longo Toyota has had it for 3 days, going on 4. They've replaced the strut mounts, the strut body? (not sure I heard him right), the strut cartridges, and other things I forgot already. They said they have to FIX the problem for me.

Today they called and told me that they ran out of ideas and will be talking to Toyota. I said fine, whatever. They have me in a loaner so it's no big deal for me.

Good thing I had the springs installed by the dealership, no telling what these numbnuts might tell me. One of the service writers had the nerve to tell me I my wheels are bent and caused the problem. I wanted to smack that guy.

I believe what you have is a set of bad STRUT BEARINGS. I have that right now. Sounds like popcorn when you turn right? When you take off the plate that holds the springs intact it also holds down a big BEARING. That bearing was probably installed incorrectly when installing the Springs.