malhokc

Can someone guide me to the discussion on problems/nosies with the suspension. There had been talks on thumping noises coming from the struts, shocks.

Thanks in advance

mooretorque

malhokc, don't have a link but I can tell you what the deal is....

The strut tower mounting bracket gets worn allowing a wierd thumping noise from any corner of the car involved. Though not dangerous (suspension will not fall off or break, nor are there any directional stability problems), it's very annoying. It's a known issue with Lexus and they'll replace them; last I heard there is a TSB out.

Ours were done about 2.5-3 years ago, no recurrence of problem.

malhokc

Thanks mooretorque.

I had mine replaced (rear) back in May 2001. I think it's coming back. I only saw 1 TSB on it for a 2000 model, none for 2001-2002. I have a 2000. I'm going to see if gets any worse before considering going back to dealer. I still have about 12K left on the warranty.

Sooner

this is only for the front

Handogen

Does anybody have any information on this Technical Service Bulletin? I've got an annoying noise on my front suspension (mostly passenger side). I had them look at this early this year and they did some work (much improved, but coming back).

I'm out of my warranty period (99 RX), but if it's a technical service bulletin, wouldn't they still replace it, being a manuf. defect?

Thanks,
Hando

RX300TC

Here's the TSB:

SU002-99 DEC 99 Front Suspension Support - Noise

Simply have the SA or tech pull it up on their computer.

disco_y2k

with the cold weather i started hearing creaking from the front suspention when i pull out of the driveway off the curve, is this the same problem? and if it is the same problem will Lexus fix it if it is in a TSB even if i just made my 50,000 mile mark?
thanks

MrX

I am experiencing the same problem in cold weather as disco_y2k here in Chicago, very annoying and not expected for a Lexus. If anyone has a fix, please info here.

Thanks!

MrX

tomv

My warranty just ran out.. I'm at 4 years and 2 months.

Does Lexus only honor TSBs while under warranty?

Since my warranty expired, what do I need to do to fix this problem?

thanks

Lexmexico

I had this and also a broken strut on the front left, and Lexus just charged me for the part, no labor, despite my car being 5,000 miles out of warranty. The person who owned my car before me, never took care of the things (low price). Lexus of San Antonio already knew about the issue when I brought it up.

ederny

... (suspension support) with some success. The TIB shows the suspension parts. I happened to use WD40 at the very top during this very cold weather in Boston.

See the following thread for more details and photos:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...656#post505656

tomv

Can someone please post the details or the TSB so I can replace mine?

thanks
tom

rho928

Did you get them fixed by dealer for free? Please let me know what happened.