06 CRUISER SUSPENSION ISSUES

Submitted: Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:09

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Suspension

There is an unfortunate but realistic fact about purchasing a new 4WD - it won't come fitted with a suspension system designed to carry the kind of load you'll pack for a serious outback trip.

I'm no Guru

Hi everyone. I currently have a manual 06 TD Cruiser. I have been having some issue with rear suspension. There is a considerable 'clunk' from the rear suspension when the suspension returns fron near maximum travel. Subsequently we have replaced flogged out sway bar bushes with upgraded aftermarket gears which has reduced the 'clunk' but not eliminated it. I could replace all rear end bushes ( and will do I suspect)but was wondering if anybody had experience with specific bushes wearing badly. ? Shocks and springs new /near new .Cruiser has done 95k of mostly gravel work. Thanks for the input.

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Reply By: ctaplin - Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:19

Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:19

Had a similar clunk with a 95 series Prado and found it was the top shock bushes worn so it was metal on metal causing the clunk.

Chris

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Follow Up By: I'm no Guru - Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:27

Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:27

Thanks Chris, shocks are new but they have a tight clearance on the washers that retain the top bushes. Will have another look.Adrian

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Reply By: Member - Timbo - Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:46

Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 20:46

I've had similar clunks in various vehicles and often feared the worst. Apart from worn sway-bar bushes, the most common noises were fixed simply by tightening bolts - ie. the shock absorber mounting bolt (I think the rubber had compressed in time) or the sway-bar linkages.

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Reply By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 22:27

Friday, Sep 18, 2009 at 22:27

I'm no Guru - - - - either.

I had the same issue (2004 IFS 100series) I just had (5 weeks ago) all the rear bushes replaced and new shocks all round.

Most of the noise was from rear right shock, top mount looked good and was tightened correctly but still clunked. All noise now gone.

Good luck with yours

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