Things that go THUMP under hood? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

weaktruk · 05-29-2005, 01:43 PM

Hi all, Im a newd here so bear with me. Just bought wife a 97 Camry 133,000 mil. Had a few things that I replaced because of thumping noise when hitting even small bumps. First was all the struts, then lower ball joints, then front tires. But STILL have the thump? Could the upper front strut mounts cause this? This is the first FWD car I've ever worked on so not sure what Im doing, mostly deal with 4wd Dodge trucks. Thanks ya'll.

Ranger X · 05-29-2005, 03:21 PM

Well, this is just a guess, but I think I've got the same problem with my car. When you replaced the struts, did you happen to look at the bushings on the front control arms? They wear out pretty easily, mine makes a popping/thump noise when I go over bumps and I think it's the bushings. This is actually a pretty common problem from what I hear.

whocares04 · 05-29-2005, 05:22 PM

where is the noise coming from? in the engine bay? near wheels (prolly suspension)?

if it's coming from the engine bay it may be possible that one or more of ur motor mounts is going bad...

toyotatech · 05-29-2005, 05:56 PM

You will need to replace upper strut mounts and the bearings.

500KCamry · 05-29-2005, 07:13 PM

Yeah, it might be a control arm bushing, or a sway bar link.

ShawnM · 05-29-2005, 11:47 PM

Id guess sway bar links. Hope you replaced the upper strut mounts when you did the front struts. Thats a common problem area on these cars that will cause thumping noises over bumps.

weaktruk · 05-30-2005, 12:45 AM

When I replaced the struts, I did not pay attention to the mounts. Where can I get them? A site would be a great help, Or is this a stealership item?

weaktruk · 05-30-2005, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by toyotatech

You will need to replace upper strut mounts and the bearings.

What size sockets will I need to do front bearings? Gotta remember ive never done a fwd. car so please any help.

weaktruk · 05-30-2005, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by weaktruk

When I replaced the struts, I did not pay attention to the mounts. Where can I get them? A site would be a great help, Or is this a stealership item?

Dont care about the cash , just need to know where to get them!

weaktruk · 05-30-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by weaktruk

Dont care about the cash , just need to know where to get them!

Well, where do I get them? Dealer or what?

weaktruk · 06-10-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by weaktruk

Well, where do I get them? Dealer or what?

WELL?

***RningOnFumes*** · 06-10-2005, 01:57 AM

until someone gets back with you, i would just call the local auto store and the dealer...it's only a phone call?

I think i have the same problem...but i think i'll live wiith it until i can need a new set of tires.

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CamNub · 06-10-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by weaktruk

Well, where do I get them? Dealer or what?

Google search or ebay it. I'm sure you can find it somewhere. If you can catch someone doing a part out, you could also possibly get it.