Clunk From TRD RSB, Gen 1

[99BlackSandv6]

I have the TRD RSB installed on my Gen 1, and I have it set to the stiffest setting. I have a pretty nasty clunk all the time now, and can't figure a way to prevent it. The RSB is hitting the inner mounts for the suspension arms, if you are familiar with it I am talking about the two big washers toward the center of the car, directly below the sway bar. If the car were lowered I have a feeling the noise would stop, but I am still working on the funds for that. The noise happens when the suspension extends not when it compresses.

Has anyone else had this problem? If so, any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Ben

I hate suspension noise...

[LEE337]

How old are your struts???

[SleeperSolara]

Have you checked the bushin' mounts if they are torqued down tight.
Check the end links also.

If those are not loose.
It could be your strut mount maybe.

[~SolaRaSpeed~]

i second checking the sway bar end links for play... if not it maybe time to finish saving for some suspension parts.

by the way, do you have a subwoofer box in the trunk?

[Midias]

Had the same problem jack up both tires off the ground loosen both up and let it free hang then tighten all of it back down.

Worked for me.

[redgen1]

if that doesnt do it... time to pull the interior and check the strut mounts.

[99BlackSandv6]

Thanks for the responses. I have the original struts and mounts, 114,000 miles.
I don't think the sound is from the struts, and I checked the end links. Also the bushing mounts are tight. The same sort of sound was going on a while back and it was the end link, but not this time.

I think my best option is to replace the struts and springs from the mounts down. I have been looking into Eibach & Tokico. Only thing is, I don't know where to buy the mounts, I know Tokico makes them but can't find 'em online.

Thanks,

Ben

PS

I don't have subs.

[prsolara]

that is the same sound I have, but mine also make a similar sound in the front, I will check this weekend for all the things posted here when I put the springs on the car.

[SleeperSolara]

Thanks for the responses. I have the original struts and mounts, 114,000 miles.
I don't think the sound is from the struts, and I checked the end links. Also the bushing mounts are tight. The same sort of sound was going on a while back and it was the end link, but not this time.

I think my best option is to replace the struts and springs from the mounts down. I have been looking into Eibach & Tokico. Only thing is, I don't know where to buy the mounts, I know Tokico makes them but can't find 'em online.

Thanks,

Ben

PS

I don't have subs.

You can just use the strut mounts from AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts.

[99BlackSandv6]

^ yeah, I just don't want any shotty parts on my car. I'll look into it though.

[GreeKAvaLoN]

i've been told KYB mounts are pretty good. I have new OEM toyota up front and original in rear and it sounds like theres children running into my car every time i go over a bump..

[SleeperSolara]

^ yeah, I just don't want any shotty parts on my car. I'll look into it though.

Yeah i know what you mean.

[99BlackSandv6]

i've been told KYB mounts are pretty good. I have new OEM toyota up front and original in rear and it sounds like theres children running into my car every time i go over a bump..

HAHAHA! That's great..."it sounds like children are running into my car"

Thanks for the help.

[bassthrive]

Same problem. I have had my rsb for maybe two years now without a problem. Last week it developed a horrible clunk! I changed the setting from track to street. That seems to have fixed it. But I am annoyed now...

[ThatVietGuy]

Are you sure the bolts weren't loose before you changed the setting to street?

I had a loud clunk and it was because the bolts holding the endlink to the strut was loose.