spalkin Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I have a 95 ES and I'm finally getting to tackle the rattling noise in the back. I keep hearing that it's the rear swaybar bushings. I've also heard it could be rear strut plates. I think I've read all the threads on this. One says rear swaybar bushings 99%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Did you ever lift up the spare tire just in case there is something under it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spalkin Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 nothing under spare. sounds like the package tray shelf in the back is bouncing but that's not it. More pronounced in cooler, drier climate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 nothing under spare.sounds like the package tray shelf in the back is bouncing but that's not it. More pronounced in cooler, drier climate I had the same issue. Replaced mine for $14 and all gone. I would replace rear swaybar bushings since it is the cheapest item first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbutz1 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 nothing under spare.sounds like the package tray shelf in the back is bouncing but that's not it. More pronounced in cooler, drier climate I had the same issue. Replaced mine for $14 and all gone. I would replace rear swaybar bushings since it is the cheapest item first. I had the exact same problem on my 94. Had the bushings and the rear stabilizer bar replaced...cost about $125 with parts and labor. Now quiet and delightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spalkin Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 I installed new sway bar bushings. They were $16 and about that same amount in minutes to install. Noise cancelled! Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 he was a pix on mine. Old vs new....pretty easy to tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riz Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 How do u do that. I have the same exact problem and my bushings are worn . How can you replace them , Do you have to remove the entire sway bar to slide off the bushing from the ends or can u just open the bracket and change it. Please PM me as I am quite desperate to fix this problem. Would u kindly describe the procedure as per the picture I am attaching . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidwrench Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 How do u do that. I have the same exact problem and my bushings are worn . How can you replace them , Do you have to remove the entire sway bar to slide off the bushing from the ends or can u just open the bracket and change it. Please PM me as I am quite desperate to fix this problem. Would u kindly describe the procedure as per the picture I am attaching . Just in case you haven't done the job yet. I can't believe how cheap and easy it was. Take out the bolts holding the cap/ cover and slide the bushing off. They are split so they will just slip over the shaft/ bar. You will be amazed. I ended up doing it on 2 more cars with gerat results, this includes the front end also. It tightenes up the whole car, like new. Good luck. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riz Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 How do u do that. I have the same exact problem and my bushings are worn . How can you replace them , Do you have to remove the entire sway bar to slide off the bushing from the ends or can u just open the bracket and change it. Please PM me as I am quite desperate to fix this problem. Would u kindly describe the procedure as per the picture I am attaching . Just in case you haven't done the job yet. I can't believe how cheap and easy it was. Take out the bolts holding the cap/ cover and slide the bushing off. They are split so they will just slip over the shaft/ bar. You will be amazed. I ended up doing it on 2 more cars with gerat results, this includes the front end also. It tightenes up the whole car, like new. Good luck. Thanks Thank You very much for your help, yes I did it and it worked out really well. From the first look I did not saw the "split" between them but when I bought the bushings thats when I knew about the split. In the picture I thought the split was there because they were damaged. Thanks it worked out really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandbest Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 How do u do that. I have the same exact problem and my bushings are worn . How can you replace them , Do you have to remove the entire sway bar to slide off the bushing from the ends or can u just open the bracket and change it. Please PM me as I am quite desperate to fix this problem. Would u kindly describe the procedure as per the picture I am attaching . Just in case you haven't done the job yet. I can't believe how cheap and easy it was. Take out the bolts holding the cap/ cover and slide the bushing off. They are split so they will just slip over the shaft/ bar. You will be amazed. I ended up doing it on 2 more cars with gerat results, this includes the front end also. It tightenes up the whole car, like new. Good luck. Thanks Thank You very much for your help, yes I did it and it worked out really well. From the first look I did not saw the "split" between them but when I bought the bushings thats when I knew about the split. In the picture I thought the split was there because they were damaged. Thanks it worked out really well. I have the same problem, so I might as well try it. Where did you pick up your bushings from? At $16, it doesnt sound like the dealer. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 [I have the same problem, so I might as well try it. Where did you pick up your bushings from? At $16, it doesnt sound like the dealer. Thanks in advance. I bought them at newlexusparts.com and I paid $14 to my door! LOL :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I too have just eliminated the golf ball clunk in the trunk noise by replacing my sway bar bushings. $16 for two bushing, a 12mm socket and flexhead ratchet, some white lithium grease and 30 minutes of my time. The irritating noise is gone. The 2002+ bushing don't look quite like the ones pictured in this thread, however the wear on my worn bushings was the same as in the picture. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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