Here's one for you guys: THUD heard when reversing while turning the steering wheel.
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For the past month, Ive noticed a THUD or a CLUNK sound coming from the front end. It happens when I reverse out of my driveway while I turn my steering wheel. I also hear it driving forward at slow speeds while turning the wheel, not as loud or noticable as going in reverse though.
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I have the same problem and my mechanic and I both suspect the worn front lca bushings to be causing this. I'll be changing my front lca bushings this thursday and will let you know if that fixes the problem.
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Originally posted by /Aerostar\
Motor mounts
, plain and simple http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/fro...ise/index.html
Motor mounts
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Originally posted by /Aerostar\
well, i didnt personally, but it looks like that would be the problemo
well, i didnt personally, but it looks like that would be the problemo
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I had a problem similar to that after some suspension works. It turned out that the shop where I had my springs changed didn't tighten the bolts to specs so after the Lexus dealer tightened all bolts I never heard that thud noise again when I backup down the garage and turn the wheel.
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Originally posted by sc400
I had a problem similar to that after some suspension works. It turned out that the shop where I had my springs changed didn't tighten the bolts to specs so after the Lexus dealer tightened all bolts I never heard that thud noise again when I backup down the garage and turn the wheel.
I had a problem similar to that after some suspension works. It turned out that the shop where I had my springs changed didn't tighten the bolts to specs so after the Lexus dealer tightened all bolts I never heard that thud noise again when I backup down the garage and turn the wheel.
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Hey John, I've been worried about this for a few weeks now as my car makes this type of noise as well, I thought it was the front lca's at first but now suspect it is the motor mounts because of my mileage (180k). I understand we can get all three mounts from Steve Ganz for about $250. As far as installation I have no clue...
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Originally posted by mikeloc24
Hey John, I've been worried about this for a few weeks now as my car makes this type of noise as well, I thought it was the front lca's at first but now suspect it is the motor mounts because of my mileage (180k). I understand we can get all three mounts from Steve Ganz for about $250. As far as installation I have no clue...
Hey John, I've been worried about this for a few weeks now as my car makes this type of noise as well, I thought it was the front lca's at first but now suspect it is the motor mounts because of my mileage (180k). I understand we can get all three mounts from Steve Ganz for about $250. As far as installation I have no clue...
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Here are some prices I got.
TRD Motor and trans mounts
12360-JA800 MOTOR MNT LIST 128.80 EA X 2
12311-46090 RH BRACKET LIST 88.25
12315-46090 LH BRACKET LIST 78.54
12371-JA800 TRANS MOUNT LIST 80.00
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What'd the diff between the TRD's and the OEM Lexus mounts? Is one better than the other for some reason?...
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TRD are made out of a denser rubber material. They add a better response feel from the clutch and the motor. Basically keeping the engine from twisting and moving resulting in more power to the ground. Bigger improvement in higher HP applications. You will sacrifice some comfort though as you will feel a little more vibration coming from the engine. Not neccessary at all if you are running a stock motor.