straightsix Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Getting clunking from front end when driving. Sounds almost like something is loose! Have torqued subframe bolts and checked for hub play, bushes etc. but can't find anything. Bounced about on car with my (fat) mate, still no noise - not even a squeek. Have shook, rattled and rolled to try and find this. Have ordered poly roll bar bushes anyway. Any other clues boss? Starting to get on my t*ts now, so any suggestions would be useful. Someone help beforeI get so P***ed off I go and buy a Fiesta instead!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 BTW, even Toyota dealer checked play in suspension components, and they reckon everything is OK. (Car is import NA with 23k on clock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 all i can suggest is take it to Chris Wilson mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 what about the CV Joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Is it happening when you take your foot off the gas and brake, more noticeable at slower speeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 My car started doing this recently after a suspension upgrade. If it's a knocking sound that is mainly present at low speed but hardly at all as you speed up then it's 99% likely to be the anti-roll bar drop links. If you can get the car on a lift you can check these by trying to move the end of the anti-roll bar which should produce the sound that is bothering you. I've just ordered some new ones from 'cheap toyota parts', £34 each. Hope this helps, took me a couple of weeks to discover the cause !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I've just ordered some new ones from 'cheap toyota parts', £34 each. Is that the stabilizer bar link, I need to get some Just been looking on Supraforms - Elmhurst Toyota , you can get them for $32 approx £18. I know you've got delivery prices on top but if you need to order a few things it would undoubtebly be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 Car is totally standard. Clunking occurs when driving. Usually noticeable at about 15mph>. Like I said....car has been jacked up, everything shook - prybars and the like.... hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Does the noise occur when you are reversing the car in full lock? Does it occur when you are moving forward with full lock on the steering? Does it occur when you are braking hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 It happens all the time....straight, cornering.... It really sounded like roll bar bushes to me.....I'll have to get the missus to drive it while I sit under the bonnet Just wondered if there was any "common fault" other than loose subframe bolts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 My car started doing this recently after a suspension upgrade. If it's a knocking sound that is mainly present at low speed but hardly at all as you speed up then it's 99% likely to be the anti-roll bar drop links. If you can get the car on a lift you can check these by trying to move the end of the anti-roll bar which should produce the sound that is bothering you. I've just ordered some new ones from 'cheap toyota parts', £34 each. Hope this helps, took me a couple of weeks to discover the cause !! Well done that man....take a bow Ordered up...will be in Wed. Can fit poly bushes at same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3xt3r Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I currently have the same problem but I cant seem to find anything loose there. And under hard corners it seems so swim away slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 24, 2005 Share Posted July 24, 2005 Does the noise occur when you are reversing the car in full lock? Does it occur when you are moving forward with full lock on the steering? Does it occur when you are braking hard? Mine does the above, when slowly accelerating away, and when breaking, can feel the clunk throught the break pedal...any ideas mate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Drop links make a horrible noise when lose. Note that when you jack the car up and take the weight off the wheel they will seem tight due to the bolt going thru the hole at an angle and jamming. check for a small gap at the bottom of the nut. Put it on a ramp so that the car still has its weight on the wheels and check. Check out this link for what I had to do to tighten it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I changed the drop links on my car but the noise (Clunking noise) still remains.... Notice it when I brake hard. When I turn in hard Notice it on Full lock @ slow speeds as well Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Mine does the above, when slowly accelerating away, and when breaking, can feel the clunk throught the break pedal...any ideas mate?? That's more like your subframe bolts, rather than the drop link issue. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Mine clunks on full lock when reversing.... only I have read on here about this but Im buggered if the search has come up with anything... Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 That's more like your subframe bolts, rather than the drop link issue. -Ian do i need to replace the bolts? are they easily accesable for me to sort out mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Managed to do mine with all four wheels on ground. Piece of cake. But I will say that I new what I was looking for!! Do a search, you'll find a pic of which bolts to re torque. Should be done regularly at service intervals according to my local bod at Toyota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Got mine done today (subframe bolts).....two of the bolts were very loose. Mind you the knocking noise is still there, a bit less, but there nevertheless....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Girlracer Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I have a funny clunking from front end aswell. Steering still feels fine, its worst when i drive into my estate few sharp turns & a bit bumpy. Feels like its coming from the drivers front (if you know what i mean) Sometimes there is no noise especially if the road is smooth Hope i aint broke it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 ARRRRGGGHH!!!! Just replaced drop links - STILL BLOODY CLUNKING!!!! I'm gonna get a nice Ka or Micra......la la la la la......burble So, I've torqued subframe fixings, done ARB bushes, drop links.....what next??!! Bloody money pit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 Dunno why I didn't think of it before....I'll spent twenty sheets on some of Ray's sound deadening pads so I won't be able to hear it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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