I replaced the rear sway link bars and I still get the rear end rattle... so what now could it be?
caveman017
Get new strut mounts
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.
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.caveman017 said:
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.
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?
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.
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.
"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
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
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
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 They are a brand of strut. Never take the "quick fix" option. Often its low quality and may cost you more money. I have been there and done that, and I am regretting it.
Do the job properly the first time. Grab some KYBs struts (apparently good quality) and some new springs if needed. Get it done buy a suspension shop and enjoy your new ride.
Do the job properly the first time. Grab some KYBs struts (apparently good quality) and some new springs if needed. Get it done buy a suspension shop and enjoy your new ride.
Camry Rear Suspension Rattle
The Problem:
I had a rattle in my rear suspension (both sides) of my 2007 Camry for about a year. It would rattle was very noticeable at slow speeds when hitting even small bumps. Slow speed dirt / gravel roads were the worst. Sounded like a had a metal pry bar lying in my trunk. Has several garages look at it but no one knew what to do.
The Cause:
Found that the two bushings that connect the sway bar to the bottom of the car had a little play in them. Ever so slight gap between the metal sway bar and the surrounding rubber bushing. I could move the sway bar back and forth and see / hear a little movement. At first it didn’t seem that that was it – BUT IT WAS.
The FIX:
I fixed the rattle in the back suspension, by removing the two back sway bar bushings (one at a time) and wrapping a two inch piece of bicycle tub around the sway bar before replacing the bushing (to make the bushing fit tighter). You could I suppose replace the bushing, but because I was unsure if this what the cause of the rattle I just tried this. I still may replace the bushing, but for now this worked fine. Bushings are fairly easy to remove (two bolts). I sprayed them with light oil (I used PB Blaster), then used a air impact wrench to remove them. I suggest backing you car up on ramps to get some room and work underneath. If you don’t use ramps, and jack the car up without supporting the wheel, there is tension between the sway bar and the bushing – making it difficult to remove / replace the bushing.
This fix was immediate, I went from having a rattle in my back suspension for a year to silence. AND at no cost.
The Problem:
I had a rattle in my rear suspension (both sides) of my 2007 Camry for about a year. It would rattle was very noticeable at slow speeds when hitting even small bumps. Slow speed dirt / gravel roads were the worst. Sounded like a had a metal pry bar lying in my trunk. Has several garages look at it but no one knew what to do.
The Cause:
Found that the two bushings that connect the sway bar to the bottom of the car had a little play in them. Ever so slight gap between the metal sway bar and the surrounding rubber bushing. I could move the sway bar back and forth and see / hear a little movement. At first it didn’t seem that that was it – BUT IT WAS.
The FIX:
I fixed the rattle in the back suspension, by removing the two back sway bar bushings (one at a time) and wrapping a two inch piece of bicycle tub around the sway bar before replacing the bushing (to make the bushing fit tighter). You could I suppose replace the bushing, but because I was unsure if this what the cause of the rattle I just tried this. I still may replace the bushing, but for now this worked fine. Bushings are fairly easy to remove (two bolts). I sprayed them with light oil (I used PB Blaster), then used a air impact wrench to remove them. I suggest backing you car up on ramps to get some room and work underneath. If you don’t use ramps, and jack the car up without supporting the wheel, there is tension between the sway bar and the bushing – making it difficult to remove / replace the bushing.
This fix was immediate, I went from having a rattle in my back suspension for a year to silence. AND at no cost.
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