msat Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 2010 Lexus RX350 100k miles... Rattle or clunk clunk in front end when driving on bumpy areas. What is this noise? I've recorded it here: * I've replaced the ball joints (not the lower control arm though) * Doesn't seem to make noise in the struts when standing still and pumping the front up and down, the struts actually seem secure. Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Ideally, your vehicle would be on a lift so that you can walk around underneath and shake/inspect suspension or exhaust components. I've taken each of my vehicles to my favorite alignment/repair shop to investigate strange noises. At least twice, all they had to do is tighten up a bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtiniandrossi Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 msat, I have the same thing. 2011 rx350. It feels to me like it's in the steering column. The guy I bought the car from said it was a gasket in the steering column that wore out. Have you solved it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve ES350 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I have the same issue in my 2013. Sounds like it's coming from the dteering column. Changed ball joints, lower control arms and tie rod ends. Maybe upper Strut bushings?Anyone find a solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltgobis Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 On 10/19/2022 at 10:51 AM, msat said: 2010 Lexus RX350 100k miles... Rattle or clunk clunk in front end when driving on bumpy areas. What is this noise? I've recorded it here: * I've replaced the ball joints (not the lower control arm though) * Doesn't seem to make noise in the struts when standing still and pumping the front up and down, the struts actually seem secure. Any help? It's going to be the struts. I had the exact same noise on my 2009 rx350. I just replaced the struts with Gabriell Ultras and the noise went away and the car ride like oem. I could not reproduce the noise by pushing down on the front end or shaking the wheel when front end is jacked up. I was able to reproduce the sound by taking the front wheel off, then placing a scissor jack under the hub/brake assembly and raising it, thus compressing/uncompressing the strut. The strut made a clunking sound while raising and lowering the scissor jack at a slow rate. I also tried my Steelman clamp on microphones. I put them on the strut and hub assebly then drove the car. The Steelmen mics could not pick up the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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