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 Jan 20, 2004 - 11:34 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I've got a 95 GT coupe and whenever I hit a bump small or large I get this clunking/slightly rattley noise from the rear (drivers side i think). There is nothing loose in the car the seats locked into place....Please help......
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Jan 21, 2004 - 1:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
do a bounce test to see if you need new struts in the back
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Jan 21, 2004 - 10:21 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ok...bounce test.....do what ...and look for what while doing it?
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Jan 21, 2004 - 10:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 18, '03 From Hermiston, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
bounce the back of the car (with your hands) and listen for the noise to see where it's coming from. If it comes from your struts. They are most likely toast.
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Jan 21, 2004 - 11:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Mine does the same thing, except it does it while driving. But mine has something lose in the rear break. Might be a caliper...i think thats what its called. Only goes away when i apply on the brake.
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Jan 21, 2004 - 12:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From KC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
might also be just a sway-bar link...have someone else bounce it while you look for the source of the noise
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Jan 21, 2004 - 1:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks everyone but the bounce method produced nothing....no creaks, squeaks, clunks, or anything else. The noise seems to be more reactionary than if it were a strut. I thought the jack was loose in the trunk...that is as best as I can describe the noise and situations that it occurs from. It's cold out, so I may just give up and bring it to the shop. But opinions are greatly appreciated.
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Jan 21, 2004 - 2:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Check the caliper bolts. Both myself and a fellow 6g here in Chatt have lost caliper bolts. I don't know where to find the bolt for the rear, but for the front caliper I took another one out and brought it to Autozone where I found one that fit perfectly. |
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Jan 21, 2004 - 2:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've had the same thing ever since I put in my ground controls. Its something suspension related but I haven't figured out what yet. I need to have somebody else drive the car so I can go back there and have a listen. I'm guessing its something with the upper strut mount. |
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Jan 21, 2004 - 2:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i have the same noise but assumed it's the sway bar end linkage even though it does sound more so like its' comming from the top of the strut mount. have you fixed your sway bar linkages yet? also are you still selling the bearing kit for Ground Controls? cormudgen |
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Jan 21, 2004 - 9:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
same problem here... any1 find the solution to fix this yet?
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Jan 22, 2004 - 12:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I took the car to the dealer this morning (had to get a sticker anyways, the Toyota dealer is the closest place to me to do that) had them check it out while they had the car. Rear sway bar bushings shot Adding to the problem the rear struts are on thier way out (says dealer). They want $100 to do the bushings. I'm sure you all know how much they want for new struts/mounts.
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Jan 22, 2004 - 1:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What a rip off. You can do it yourself. Its cake. I know mine aren't bad because they're practically brand new.
I'm pretty sure its not the end links as I've checked them. This sound is definitely 'in' the chassis. It sounds like something attached directly to it. Yeah, I'm still selling the bearing kits. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep doing it tho. Nobody has bought them and I've had mixed results with mine. They're hard to keep clean and working properly when driving on the street. They work great for several thousand miles, then they need to be cleaned and greased. Its not a big deal, but its something I doubt most people will do. |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 3:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
true, i'm way to lazy to take my suspension apart every 2-3 months. i think i'ma get some eibachs when i redo my suspension cormudgen |
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Jan 23, 2004 - 6:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You don't have to take the suspension apart, you just have to jack the car up and take the wheels off.
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