Zoolander

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I had this problem last year so I replaced the UCA and LBJ to fix the issue. I just recently replaced the UCA again cause the issue came back. Before I replace the LBJ again, could it be anything else? Upper strut mount? It is definitely a metal on metal sound that occurs whenever the wheel is turned or the car goes over a bump in the road.

GS4_Fiend

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Open the hood and check the upper strut bushing see if its cracked

Zoolander

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Doesn't appear to be.

gsxrfeen

I recently went to a Lexus dealer complaining about squeaking and croaking whenever i drove on uneven road, they told me it was the UCA and front upper shock/strut insulator/mount/support. Total estimate was $2780 so I got the itemized list of the part numbers and will get the parts on my own and hopefully find a independent shop. Did you use OEM parts or aftermarket parts when you replaced them last year? If you need part numbers let me know. good luck

GS714

This is what posted in the suspension and brake section but no respond, I am suspecting at the same general area.

Folks, Please help
This is how my problem have developed. I replaced all four struts with KYB GR2 about four months ago. All struts mouth are still OEM. Three weeks later, I replaced the LBJs with OEM joints (Wanna a hit anyone?) No problem at all everything was quiet. About two weeks ago, when I reversed and put the gear shifter into "D" I heard a big bang/crack/popping noise when I stepped on the gas. From that day on. Every time I turn the steering wheel, the passenger front corner generated a rubber squeaking sound at first, and now has evolved into the clunking noise when turning the steering wheel while parking the car. the sound (clunking) also arose only when making a turn to the left at slow speed. And every time I step on the gas at the stop light or from completed stop. When I rock the car with the hood up, the clucking/clicking sound is very prominently heard from the strut mount and strut bolt.

Should I start out replacing?
1. Strut mount
2. Strut OEM ( I am think of going back to OEM)
3. Caster Arm (or Separate Bushing and Press it in)
4. Outer/Inner Rods.
5. Steering/Rack Bushing

What other option should I look for. I already took the car to three shop.

I'm starting to like the car and its running yellow light power. But the F..Cking clunking really bug me and a real major turn off.