noise form front suspension

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rbc555erc
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noise form front suspension

Postby rbc555erc » Thu Nov 08, 2012 3:21 am

hello guys, just wanna ask if this (front sway bar link photo) could cause a knocking noise at slow speed on small bumbs and rough road.

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staynlean
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Postby staynlean » Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:24 pm

Eh, I guess it's possible but highly unlikely. Those are the end links, they are very light weight and not under any real pressure. Looks like your cover or seal has deteriorated which could cause a squeak but nothing much more than that. I would replace it, I think they are $12ea and would take 5-10 mins a side.

Start with that, they need it anyway.

Oh, likely your noise on small bumps on rough road is body bushings. Seriously these things drove me nuts til I replaced them. There is a good thread on here about them. Start with the very front, they will be worn the most considering they are the furthest point from the center of the vehicle (end of a moving arm) and under the most stress.

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Postby smj999smj » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:31 am

It's an R50, not an R51. He doesn't have body mount bushings; it's unibody.

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Postby Datsun_Dime » Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:41 pm

I had a 1992 4Runner with sloppy swaybar end links... Had a similar clunk/clicking noise... Replaced them and the front end was silent! :D

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Postby staynlean » Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:08 pm

smj999smj wrote:It's an R50, not an R51. He doesn't have body mount bushings; it's unibody.
Ah I see

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Postby rbc555erc » Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:32 am

I replaced the 2 front sway bar link and the 2 front sway bar bushings. For the moment I thought I solve the problem but the noise is still there.
Please help... any Idea where I might come from. I checked the Lower Control Arm but the bushings are intact. The Ball joints seem ok.

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Postby Datsun_Dime » Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:21 am

rbc555erc wrote:I replaced the 2 front sway bar link and the 2 front sway bar bushings. For the moment I thought I solve the problem but the noise is still there.
Please help... any Idea where I might come from. I checked the Lower Control Arm but the bushings are intact. The Ball joints seem ok.
Check your upper strut mount, at the center of the strut tower... I've seen them back off even with the nylock nut. :shock:


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