Front Suspension rattling...Shock or Shock mount?

[KinKyHOOTER]

Hello guys! I am now hearing some unusually rattling sound at my Front Suspension...the driver side does have some minor "Thud, tok" sounds once in a while, but the passenger side is definitely stronger. This rattling "Tok, trok-tok-tok...thud" sound is very evident on uneven pavement with small lubak. During high speed even at 120kph on asphalt there is not rattle at all, not even any vibration in the steering.

I had the car checked and was advised it is possible that the shocks are already busted. But if you attack road humps, or do suddent swerving...the shocks still has damping action in them as. If you put your hands in the engine bay and push the car up and down...you will still feel and see the damping action of the shocks.

I brought it to Bridgestone Alabang yesterday and the mechanic did some checks.

1.) Inspect all under-chassis inspection, bushings, ball-joints, rack-end, tie-rod end, stabilizer --- OK!
2.) Remove the stabilizer-link connection and do a road-test.... --- The rattling sound is still there. So its not the stabilizer-link. Or could it be?

3.) The mechanic said it was almost close to possible that it was the Shock mounting already...but this is to be continued as they don't have any parts available. Will have to re-schedule for a check again over the weekends.


But for now, based on the details what do you gusys think is the rattling? My car is a 2005 Altis. Thanks!

--- KYB Gas shocks FRONT = Php 2,900
--- OEM Toyota Shock mounting = Php 3,700

[Enrikez]

Try mo punta sa Cruven, mag second opinion ka sa kanila kasi baka kaya pa nila marestore yung dati mo na shock.

[Si 06]

try Sprinter at the corner of Banawe and Sta Catalina sts. kahit punit na strut kayang itayo.

dito nagpapagawa mga buy and sell.

[vinj]

suspension problems can be a PITA and can be quite a trial and error task. I would usually suspect the bushings, tie rod and rack ends as one of the first to go as against the shock mounts or shocks. If it is assessed that those parts are going soon then why not replace it already just as well? Do get a second opinion just as well then weigh your options. I used to go to JP Wheels in Paranaque and had good experience with them fixing the kalampag in our cars before.

If your shocks do need replacement, do not go for refills, they dont last long and its much better to just buy brand new KYBs. For your tie rods and rack ends, 555 brand is fine but do get original if it is indeed your shock mounts that need replacement.

[Mile2]

For sure that rattling sound is coming from the shock absorber. P350/tire lang naman labor sa mga gas station.

[KinKyHOOTER]

* vinj and Mile2

Yeah it was the shocks indeed. Had them replaced last Saturday at Shell SM Sucat (Lamuan Shell) with OEM Toyota Shocks "Tokico made"....and the rattles were gone. Well except the usual kalapag on the bushings etc, that comes with a 6year old car.

Got them for Php 2,800 each with suki discount at RPMS Parts (also owned by Lamuan Shell owner Mr. Montoya)...Toyota Pasong Tamo sells them at Php 3,100 each.

Glad I had the shocks replaced already. I feel much safer and control again.

[zephyr08]

* vinj and Mile2

Yeah it was the shocks indeed. Had them replaced last Saturday at Shell SM Sucat (Lamuan Shell) with OEM Toyota Shocks "Tokico made"....and the rattles were gone. Well except the usual kalapag on the bushings etc, that comes with a 6year old car.

Got them for Php 2,800 each with suki discount at RPMS Parts (also owned by Lamuan Shell owner Mr. Montoya)...Toyota Pasong Tamo sells them at Php 3,100 each.

Glad I had the shocks replaced already. I feel much safer and control again.

Good for you.

Given the road conditions here in the Philippines, its not unusual to replace shocks in a 5 year old car. Good thing the OEM shocks that Toyota uses is relatively cheap.

I changed my shocks a year ago on my 10 year old honda civic (vtec3 dimension). Front cost 5,200 pesos a piece! (discounted to less than 5k after install). What more if i bought the Tokico (OEM) shocks that japanese cars use.

All the above symptoms disappeared. Just to add, you can save some money on replacement shock mounts since the OEM ones are more expensive than the shocks themselves.

[gspr22]

mahal sa cruven, i went to fairview... check up lang aabutin ako 4k, wala pang papalitan doon check pa lang...

[prince 1925]

Sir singit Lang.....ask ko Lang ano Kaya problema ng suspension ko pag nalubak yung bigbody ko Parang matigas ang gulong kapapalit ko lng ng shock absorber...thanks

[baludoy]

^ medyo related sa question mo bro. gamit ko ngayon sa suv namin jag na rubber suspension dampers. Ayos naman so far ang quality. They're holding up nicely [emoji4]

to be or not to be, that always confuses me!

[StockEngine]

the replacements naman will last at least a year. they were copied for a purpose-options outside the dealers.

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[ninjababez]

Thanks sa replies, was just worried kasi in expect ko nasa 1k at the least yun replacement, 500 php lang kasi price nya at baka mas ok pa yun existing lol

ninjababez online

[weisshorn]

Subukan mo disconnect ang stabilizer link both left & right. Test drive mo na hindi nakakabit para ang stabilizer bar hindi gumalaw. Kapag nawala ang ingay/knocking sound sure na ang culprit ay bushing ng stabilizer bar. More or less 150 php per pc. 2 pcs kailangan mo. Kung walang mabili hanap ka ng shop na gumagawa ng rubber bushing. Gamit nila gulong ng heavy equipment, matibay ang rubber hindi basta basta tumitigas. HTH

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