Suprakeith Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi need some help and advice please. 1st of the nearside rear of car started handling all wrong and making noise when cornering. Had car checked out and was told my upper arm was to blame so have replaced that today but noticed when doing job the front lower arm(of rear of car) bush was worn aswell so that needs changing. Can someone tell me the full name of part please its the longer lower arm towards front of car? (hope that makes Sense). Also took car for test drive and she is handling so much better and smoother but still have a rubbing noise coming from nearside rear when corner. Could this be to do with the lower arm? or any other options please? Dont think its the diff as that was only fitted about 8months ago and got it from keron. Just trying to work out what could be causing the noise All help and advice is very helpfull as really need to get problem sorted asap as supra is my daily Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 is it the strut rod you mean? pic here http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-SUPRA-MKIV-93-98-REAR-SUSPENSION-STRUT-ROD-BACK-left-right-/271032752711 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Any of the suspension arms with either play in the ball joints or bushes will cause handling problems as the geometry of the wheel will move more than it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 is it the strut rod you mean? pic here http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-SUPRA-MKIV-93-98-REAR-SUSPENSION-STRUT-ROD-BACK-left-right-/271032752711 Nah its the lower arm which conects to back of wheel hub and to the chassis if that makes sense? sorry i know i not being helpfull should of taken picture but didnt think - - - Updated - - - Any of the suspension arms with either play in the ball joints or bushes will cause handling problems as the geometry of the wheel will move more than it should. Oh yea i know that just trying to work out if that would be cause of the rubbing noise when corner bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Nah its the lower arm which conects to back of wheel hub and to the chassis if that makes sense? sorry i know i not being helpfull should of taken picture but didnt think - - - Updated - - - Oh yea i know that just trying to work out if that would be cause of the rubbing noise when corner bud Depends how much the hub is moving, is the car lowered and got bigger wheels/tyres fitted As far as the arm goes you either mean lower arm no1 which adjusts the toe or lower arm no2 which adjusts the camber. Look on the WSM pdf page SA-42 shows all the axle components Edited March 29, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Yea car is lowered on BC coilovers and is set on meduim at minute, could make it softer if that would help abit? plus have 18s fitted to rear which are 9.5 wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/93-97-JDM-TOYOTA-SUPRA-MK4-JZA80-REAR-LOWER-CONTROL-ARMS-TRAILING-ARM-BALL-JOINT-/380600452958?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D6589587678085689006%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D380600452958%26 Its the middle picture just found these on ebay if that helps Edited March 29, 2013 by Suprakeith (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 You mean the shortest out of the 3 different types of arm ? if so that controls the toe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Wicked thanks mate, will jack up car tomorrow and double check plus will take picture to be safe as just paid out quite abite for upper arm so want to make sure buy the correct arm as cant afford to buy all three if honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Well had look at lower arms today after washed car and iam thinking it more wheel bearing than lower arm at moment so will get wheel bearing change this week and the tracking all done and hopefully should be all good at rear of car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 As far as I know it is advised to change the hub flange if changing the bearing. Sit down when you get the price for them. When I had a bearing go I got a replacement hub from Keron. Ok, I know there is no guarantee how long this will last but was very cheap compared to getting a bearing pressed out, new one pressed in and changing the flange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ok thanks for that i will bear that in mind. I didnt relise their was that much involved in changing rear hub bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Ok thanks for that i will bear that in mind. I didnt relise their was that much involved in changing rear hub bearing There is a few hours work in changing the bearing. Most of the cost will come from the bearing kit. I'm sure from MR T they come in around £200 each for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 What does the rear bearing kit involve then please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What does the rear bearing kit involve then please? Just the wheel bearing that will consist of the outer race and inner race and the front a rear oil seals. You will also need the dust cover that sits on the back of the axel hub carrier as that gets removed and is normally damaged. I think they are about £20 pound although I can't really remember. You best bet is to give Paul a bell at whiffbitz and ask for one of his automotive rear wheel bearing kits. They are about £100 pound for the rear and seam very good quality. I fitted them on my rears and haven't had any problems so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I will do thanks for that mate, very helpfull indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I will do thanks for that mate, very helpfull indeed Your welcome that's what we are all here for:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Have you tried Keron for a good hub off a breaker? Would probably work out cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I havent tried keron for hub yet, will see how much wheel bearing cost for sure 1st as dont really fancy changing everything over, iam sure if get bearing at good price my mate luke at lpperformance will change bearing at a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Bit of update have had brakes and wheel bearing checked and they all good. Ordered both lower arms of keron today so fingers crossed it solves the noise at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 The lower arms won't cure "rubbing noises" unless you have some silly wheels and tyres that are far too near the bodywork and the bushes are totally shot. Are you sure a caliper isn't seizing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Well am hoping to change them friday, and wheels have never caught before so cant imagine its them i didnt think of calibre to be honest as fitted refurbed rear calibres about year ago but its worth a check, when do arms tomorrow will check sliders and re grease just to be sure, i do def believe one of the bushes on lower arm is worn as when put some weight on lower arm with metal bar am getting slight rubbing noise. Thanks for the tip and will def check calibre while wheel is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Just been stood looking at car and have alot more brake dust on drivers side wheel than the near side, i now wondering if it the drivers side calibre and the noise is transferring to near side as do hear the noise from the near side rear when corner, wouldnt it be funny if been looking at wrong side and spending money on bits for no reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Just pop a trolley jack under the diff, get both rears off the ground rotate by hand and see if one side is harder to turn than the other. Also if you've been driving see if one side feels hotter than the other using the back of your hand near to the caliper but don't touch as it'll be hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 I will do that in morning be good check to do, if it is brake calibre i will laugh and cry. Just be glad to find out what it is mainly so can fix it, will prob re grease sliders just to be safe aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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