topichka Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hello All, Happy Holidays--I have a 2001 GS430 with 128K. Whenever the weather gets cold, 50 degrees or below, the front of my car begins to make noises when I go over speed bumps or anything else that causes the car to move up and down. It appears to be noise generated when the shock/springs compress and then release. I don't know much about shocks, springs, coilovers, etc. and thought I'd get some expert opinions as to what to look for. To my knowledge, I have all original shocks and springs, etc. Thanks in advance, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sikgs Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hello All, Happy Holidays--I have a 2001 GS430 with 128K. Whenever the weather gets cold, 50 degrees or below, the front of my car begins to make noises when I go over speed bumps or anything else that causes the car to move up and down. It appears to be noise generated when the shock/springs compress and then release. I don't know much about shocks, springs, coilovers, etc. and thought I'd get some expert opinions as to what to look for. To my knowledge, I have all original shocks and springs, etc. Thanks in advance, Brian if you struts are original then i believe it is definitely time to change them. the second generation also seem to have lower ball joint issues. you should check them out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topichka Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hello All, Happy Holidays--I have a 2001 GS430 with 128K. Whenever the weather gets cold, 50 degrees or below, the front of my car begins to make noises when I go over speed bumps or anything else that causes the car to move up and down. It appears to be noise generated when the shock/springs compress and then release. I don't know much about shocks, springs, coilovers, etc. and thought I'd get some expert opinions as to what to look for. To my knowledge, I have all original shocks and springs, etc. Thanks in advance, Brian if you struts are original then i believe it is definitely time to change them. the second generation also seem to have lower ball joint issues. you should check them out too Thanks--I'll look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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