Rear end rattle.. still not resolved

[caveman017]

I replaced the rear sway link bars and I still get the rear end rattle... so what now could it be?

[mescalito]

possibly strut mounts? the rubber wears away and thunks on contact.

seems Camry's have trouble with rear suspension noise/wear - it's an annoyingly common problem (I've had it too, on 2 of them)

[kuvasz]

My 97 LE Camry V6 runs beautifully on nice interstates, but coming down my rough driveway, it sounds and feels terrible, even at a very slow speed.

My mechanic has replaced the struts and checked the strut mounts, but it still has the same trouble. Could it be the springs?

- k

[v-cam]

have you taken it to a suspension repairer? they should be able to pinpoint the problem just by looking at it. You may need to replace more bushes.

What sort of noise is it? rattle? clunk? metal on metal wack? over all bumps or just small "jittery" bumps?

[caveman017]

Its a clunk when i go over bumps

[Bluesabre]

Originally Posted by caveman017

Its a clunk when i go over bumps

I'd have to agree with Mescalito... "clunk" sounds over bumps typically mean broken strut mounts - very common with the camry. Do a search and you'll find many, many posts on this topic.

I had the same thing and replacing the mounts (with KYB's at all 4 locations) resolved it. I did not change any sway bar bushings. (I also upgraded springs and struts at the same time.) Visually, I think it's difficult to determine a strut mount is bad/broken - I didn't notice anything obvious like a crack or anything. That may explain why your mechanic thought they were okay.

Good luck.

[kuvasz]

For my 97 LE Camry, it's more of an ugly creaking sound, and being tossed around, as I come down our bad driveway.

Once on a relatively nice road, everything is fine.

- k

[darksparkz]

Rear sway bar? Sway bar bushings?

[dna59]

I have noises out my rear suspension too. I need the sway bar bushings and strut mounts.

[Carzzz]

Please help me too! I replaced the front strut mount bearings for 2 days ago at the local mechanic, the sound came back again! When i turn the steering the "clicking" sounds come back... Do anyone experience this before? do u think the mechanic did the job or just put grease or lubicant on the bearing without replace them?

[Carzzz]

Originally Posted by darksparkz

Rear sway bar? Sway bar bushings?

I also had rear "chucking" noise when going through bumps. After replacing the rear sway bar bushing, the Rear noises are gone... there are too much noise coming from this gen...

[v-cam]

My GEN3 makes a heap of noises in the front end. I need to replace strut mounts, springs, spring bushes, not to mention get the sqeaky clunky steering fixed and just about every bush under the damn car!

How do you know its bushes? cold mornings or nights it will be as noisy as hell.

Once I have it all done i will post costs and the difference made.

I would recommend you take your cars down and have all the bushes replaced that need replacing (whether they are noisy or not)

If you have a few worn bushes, than the rest wont be far from going as well.

[Mike Gerber]

"My GEN3 makes a heap of noises in the front end. I need to replace strut mounts, springs, spring bushes"

Here in the states, Monroe sells what are called "Quick Struts". They are a 1 piece unit that includes the strut, spring and strut mounts. It then becomes a simple remove and bolt-on operation. It's much cheaper than buying the parts individually and a lot less work. I would check to see if they are available in the land down under.

Good luck.

Mike

[v-cam]

Thanks Mike.

From what I could find out, there is no such thing here. I have already purchased and installed Monroe GT struts all round. It had to be done and I was short of cash, so now I have to get the rest done properly. Kings Springs Super Lows will be my choice people in Oz know what I mean

[Gavin96V6LE]

or Control arm bushing rattled in the rear of my camry