1998 SC300 Popping sound, Need advice

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03-22-13, 07:50 PM

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^^^ +1
Whiteline has a good line of bushings. Also if you can, re-torque the subframe too. I found myself doing that and solved my creaking and popping sound as well as stability.

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03-22-13, 10:15 PM

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Could be a simple fix like the brake caliper fittings. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...noise-fix.html

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03-28-13, 03:53 AM

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I ordered this from Figs. Is this the right parts for the steering rack bushing?

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03-28-13, 04:47 AM

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I ordered this from Figs. Is this the right parts for the steering rack bushing?

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Sorry forgot the detials. See below Part details:
SuperPro Polyurethane Suspension Bushings
Steering Rack Mount
Part#:SPF1193-50K

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03-29-13, 03:03 PM

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I ordered this from Figs. Is this the right parts for the steering rack bushing?

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Sorry forgot the detials. See below Part details:
SuperPro Polyurethane Suspension Bushings
Steering Rack Mount
Part#:SPF1193-50K

Bushing above installed but still has popping sound . next stop lca bushing.

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03-30-13, 03:13 AM

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Where can I find the torque specs for the LCA? I read the DIY it was not mentioned there.

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04-24-13, 06:31 AM

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Attached picture shows the front driver side LCA looks like. The bushing is already worn out. Since the car has high mileage too, I think am better off replacing both front LCA with the Supra TT LCA.

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04-24-13, 06:34 AM

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Sorry...picture attached.

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05-02-13, 07:00 AM

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The popping noise just strangely disappeared. My LCA is still in transit from vendor.

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05-02-13, 10:17 AM

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subscribed. My car has the same noises, i was thinking bushings as well since my LS needed bushings and made similar noises. Ill be checking my bushings out later today after work.

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05-03-13, 06:23 AM

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Mine started making the same noise. My LCA bushings are bad like the ones pictured.

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05-07-13, 11:49 AM

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They made the rear bushing paper thin for comfort, Supra ones are normal, way better.

I replaced the bushings, but the balljoints soon went out; better to replace the entire arm.

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05-08-13, 12:47 PM

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Both front LCA arrived yesterday. I ordered the OEM for 1998 SC300(Part#'s: 48068-29215 (RH) & 48069-29215 (LH) and not the Supra TT.

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05-10-13, 01:05 PM

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Do you need to replace the rubber stopper (part#48657-24020) between the bracket and the LCA. Also the clip on the ball joint? I might delay my install to get these parts.

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