Is this normal for a Tokico shock bushing? (pic)
11-23-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Is this normal for a Tokico shock bushing? (pic)
I have an unexplained muted thump coming from the right front wheel area when going over bumps, and can't find anything that might be responsible. Except.... looking at the bushings on Tokico Trekmasters with 9k miles on them of on-road use, the bushings look kind of too pliable.
Does this look normal?
Does this look normal?
11-23-2008 | 04:14 PM
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I have an unexplained muted thump coming from the right front wheel area when going over bumps, and can't find anything that might be responsible. Except.... looking at the bushings on Tokico Trekmasters with 9k miles on them of on-road use, the bushings look kind of too pliable.
Does this look normal?
The bushing is worn....
Most performance shops will be able to
get new bushings for fairly cheap...
Unfortunately, the shock has the warrantee ( how ever long that may be )
but the bushing is a wear and replace item..
Does this look normal?
The bushing is worn....
Most performance shops will be able to
get new bushings for fairly cheap...
Unfortunately, the shock has the warrantee ( how ever long that may be )
but the bushing is a wear and replace item..
Its a shock, not a strut. Its mounted at that angle to follow the direction of travel with the suspension...
If it was a strut, it would be hard mounted to the spindle...
11-23-2008 | 05:48 PM
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Yo,
I have the same exact shocks...I can't tell from the picture if the bushing is all cheesed up? Is there any tech out there that can tell if this bushing is ok?
THe bushing is actually part of/ built in the shock right? (ie. "non replaceable part")
Also had the same thump, its not a cracked loose sway link is it?
I have the same exact shocks...I can't tell from the picture if the bushing is all cheesed up? Is there any tech out there that can tell if this bushing is ok?
THe bushing is actually part of/ built in the shock right? (ie. "non replaceable part")
Also had the same thump, its not a cracked loose sway link is it?
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11-23-2008 | 08:26 PM
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I've looked everything over, and everything looks solid when pulling-hitting-swaying it. Come to think of it, the thump someones happens over fairly smooth surface when turning.
It might be something crazy like steering rack loose, but I haven't heard complaints like that before.
It might be something crazy like steering rack loose, but I haven't heard complaints like that before.
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11-24-2008 | 07:18 AM
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I've looked everything over, and everything looks solid when pulling-hitting-swaying it. Come to think of it, the thump someones happens over fairly smooth surface when turning.
It might be something crazy like steering rack loose, but I haven't heard complaints like that before.
It might be something crazy like steering rack loose, but I haven't heard complaints like that before.
11-28-2008 | 05:26 PM
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What a pain in the butt was tracking down this clunk! 
Turns out it was not related to suspension at all. It was the coiled brake line coming off the ABS unit, and going down to the frame, then to the passenger front brake caliper.
The flex in the frame/body caused the coil to rub against the pinch weld.
Turns out it was not related to suspension at all. It was the coiled brake line coming off the ABS unit, and going down to the frame, then to the passenger front brake caliper.
The flex in the frame/body caused the coil to rub against the pinch weld.
07-17-2013 | 08:08 PM
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Well coming from the automotive stand point that's considered a strut! The spring and "shock" are mounted as one unit with bearing plate to top it off makes it a strut.
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