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