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1999 Camry New Struts make Noise. [SOLVED]

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    TylerTyler
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      Hello, I have a 1999 Camry with 228,000 miles, But thats not important.

      I have recently (By recent I mean Thursday Nov, 8 2012) replaced my Front Strut assembly. Spring, strut, mount, everything. The car has had on the OEM struts since it rolled off the Factory line In japan.

      I got in the car to test them out after I was done, they sounded perfect and rode great.
      However the next morning (Cold, about 36F) I noticed backing out of the driveway the made the same noise as before I replaced them. (The common noise, the Popping one *but not as loud*)
      I mostly hear it from the driver side of the car.

      The noise mostly happens when I an driving slow. (Not sure if it makes more noise when I’m turning)

      EDIT:My car makes the most noise when it’s still turning the wheel back and forth, it makes a creaking sound on both front struts, it does not really make a noise at speed when hitting bumps.

      What has changed before/after install:
      Car is now out of alignment. (Car was out of alignment in the past, But that was fixed. Now it’s back about where it was before it was aligned)

      The only thought that really comes to my head it maybe I over tightened the bolts?
      (No, I did not torque them just used and impact and stopped when I saw medal on the pointy part of the nut. )

      Thanks In advance.

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    • #475697
      TylerTyler
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        Bumpity bump

        EDIT: I should have done this from the start…I just found the Suspension 101 video. Going to try out things on there, any help would still be appreciated.

        #475790
        college mancollege man
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          let us know what you find.

          #475820
          TylerTyler
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            My car makes the most noise when it’s still turning the wheel back and forth, it makes a creaking sound on both front struts, it does not really make a noise at speed when hitting bumps.

            #475934
            college mancollege man
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              I would suspect the upper bearing plates.

              #476114
              TylerTyler
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                Perhaps they are too tight? I’m not sure. Soming like that on a new strut assembly is unacceptable.

                #476173
                dreamer2355dreamer2355
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                  Did you just replace the struts or did you replace the mounts also?

                  #476178
                  TylerTyler
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                    I replaced the struts and mounts. I’m going to see if they get any worse…If they do, I will just return them.

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                    EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
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                      Most likely causes are an installation issue or a problem with the parts themselves. Also it’s important to install the rubber dampers on the springs and spring seats if you have them. Cheap parts produce cheap results. I don’t recommend Gabriel struts for this very reason BTW. Lastly don’t rule out an issue with some other part of the suspension, you had to disconnect quite a bit to replace those it’s possible something else is causing the noise.

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