What Bad Strut Mounts (with built in bearings) Sound Like
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- Опубліковано 27 лис 2017
- In this video I'll give you a good example of what a bad strut mount, that has an integral strut bearing, sounds like. The audio is pretty good however, the sound is a little different in person. Note, this is typically what a bad strut mount, that has an integral strut bearing, sounds like but it is not always the case. I don't make the claim that if you are hearing this sound that it automatically means that its a bad strut mount. You should alway perform a thorough chassis diagnosis before making a call on replacing a part. The video is only meant to serve as an example of what it could sound like when a strut mount, such as the one featured in the video, goes bad.
Please note: the vehicle featured in the video is equipped with strut mounts that has strut bearings integral to them. Some vehicles have strut bearings that are sold separately from the strut mount. In this case you would need to purchase bearings with the strut mounts if you are attempting to fix a noisy strut bearing. The noise in the video is from the bearing portion of the strut mount. If you have a vehicle that is equipped with a like set up and the noise is coming from the bearings in the strut mount then you would need to purchase strut mounts. Just to clear up any confusion.
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Thank you for this 👍 I've been chasing this noise, and didnt want to shotgun parts at the front end; also the dealership couldn't figure it out. Thank you again for your short, and to the point vid.
This is how a video should be made, thank you so much.
Your welc
Totally agree. Quick and to the point, and actually respectful of the viewers' time. Way too many people think they need to start every video with 3 minutes of channel intro and "HEY UA-cam ITS ____ HERE BACK WITH ANOTHER VIDEO AND TODAY WE'RE GOING TO BE TALKING ABOUT ____," followed by the "LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM" song and dance.
@@BarboursAutoHelp mines make a thud sound when I hit a bump or pothole my tires are cupped which causes my tires to make a deep pitch noise when I drive do you think it's the struts?
It's possible.
@@BarboursAutoHelp how do you tell the difference from a broken sway bar link and bad struts?
Exactly what I started hearing from my HHR today. Good think I already have a new set of struts buried in my garage somewhere.
I was able to identify mount bearing problem by feeling the spring while turning the steering wheel. I had the problem on the driver side and I felt the bumps when steering wheels is turned but I did not feel it on the passenger side spring. It took me a long time to figure this out and feeling the spring with hand is what allowed me to conclusively diagnose the problem.
Like under the fender you just grab the spring while turning? Wish my car wasn’t so low to get under there
This is the exact problem with my 06 BMW 330i. Thank you for making this video. Glad I came across it. Replacing the strut mount soon.
Thanks for the video, that's exactly what my car is doing. Saves me al lot of time and money. 👍
Exactly how my 11' explorer Front Lenft strut mount sounds 👌. Thank you
FL5 Type R owner here. I have started to hear the same annoying noise after I ran over a pothole. I was worried if my steering rack was damaged, but after I saw your video, I have replaced the strut mount on both side, and then the noise has went away. Thank you very much for this video!
Can I ask you how much it cost you cause I think I’m having this same issue right now
What should the torque setting be on the center nut over the bearing? I wonder if people zip that down too tight
Thank you so much, I have similar sound like that and have been looking for a month. The dealership couldn't figure it out. After I saw your video, I record a video on the top of the strut mount while steering left and right. It appear the mount is slightly jump up and down. Shall I replace the rubber pad and bearing or just the bearing?
Thank you! Finally a good video right to the point! Apreciate UA-camrs like you man 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great video.. exactly what I thought was the problem with mine.. but now i know for sure =) Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this, this is exactly what is wrong with my explorer 2016 after hitting a pothole that i unfortunately couldn't evade
I appreciate this so much! The info and the video- you got straight to it. I wish all videos were like this - thank you!
THANK YOU! I had no idea how to troubleshoot the issue but this explains the problem I’m having
I think mine may be in the strut mount, similar what happened to my mustang. When you go over a speed bump and hear a squeaky noise
Cheers fella. I have the exact sort of 'twang' noise going on. New mounts on the way!
Excellent video! Straight to the point!
Very good representation of that sound and problem. Now I need a spring compressor and the strut mount. This job will suck on my chevy venture.
This is the exact noise im getting from my 2014 mustang. I thought it was ball joints. I couldn't really pin point the noise but this video help a lot.
Yo I had this noise in my 09 mustang. Couldn't figure out what it was and literally changed both control arms, ball joints, outer tie rods, and sway bar links 😢 now onto new struts 😂
I have a ford edge that is making this sound. It didn’t do it when I test drove it, only after I got it home. This confirmed my suspicion, thanks so much!
Exactly what I needed to watch and hear on my Audi A3
straight to the point, no BS , thank you very much 👍👍
I have a 2012 Expedition with 43k miles. I noticed when I go over speed bumps in parking lots, the front passenger side makes a bump sound, sort of like it's bottoming out. Any clue what that could be?
I just replaced the struts on my 2016 Fusion. I am getting a creaky noise when I turn the wheel and when I stop or start. It wasn't there before changing the struts. Any idea what might be going on?
I suspect I'm dealing with this but on full lock right turn at low speeds I get a metal on metal grinding sound that I can feel in the floor
Thank you so much for the video. It saves a lot of money
How hard is it to replace the strut mount plate do you have to compress the spring
Exactly what I needed to watch and hear.
I have a 2012 Ford Explorer with 98180 miles It sounds just like this. I had it inspected by two different mechanics and they all say it’s fine. I have been hearing this noise for at least a year and it has not gone worst.
Buy them fully assembled, putting them in myself on my prius shortly. Had a 2000 explorer before this.
i have a 2013 Lincoln mkx with 155,000 miles on it.. I bought it in for a alignment and the y said I need steering and suspension work control arms, and ball, loaded front assembly . They said that what may have happened my struts were over extended when they lifted my car . I am hearing the same noise as in this video. also its riding really rough. Is it possible that by no fault of there own my car struts went out during the alignment ? thanks
Mine had a pinging noise when locking the steering wheel . Strut bearing seized . Thanks for the explanation 👍
I have a 94 buick gran sport and it makes a pingy sound when you push down on the car on the drivers side sounds like someone is tapping a hollow shock tube ? I hate to replace the whole insert if its just a bad isolator
ive got a 2004 monte carlo i hear that clunking when turning and accelerating almost feels like a "stretching" new axles control arms and tie rods think this is the issue? also get a slight shake at speed
I see your sleeve that goes over the piston is receding. Mine looks just like that. Is it super important to replace?
Mine makes a higher pitched springy SINGLE pop sound. Usually occurs when going up and down my driveway usually at and angle.. Could it be the same issue?
Just did these yesterday, a manageable job with impacts and compressor, luckily had friends who have them, I couldn't get some of the bolts with just a socket.
Exactly what I needed to verify!! Thanks!!
Well, my struts are not linked with the steering at all , I have a fast hollow sounding rattle consistent with suspension movement entire front end except for the sub frame that holds the motor mount down to the last nut and bolt is brand spanking new, except for the original strut mounts but when they hang freely, they’re pretty stiff, could it still be the strut mounts the rubber strut mount bushing is new
this is very helpful for me cause i wasnt sure what that sound was
I know the rear mounts are simpler with no bearing, but I'm reading they can make knocking sounds with no cushion on top. Any thoughts on KYB rear mounts?
Never used them.
Are you saying the spring shouldn’t move/play at all ? I’m kind of confused because my car has only 2k miles on it and the spring move little bit .
I have a 2011 Ford Edge that was making the same sound. I took it for a wheel alignment and was told the strut bearings were worn out and needed replacement. I ordered brand new Monroe Quick-Struts from Rock Auto, and installed them in just over 2 hours. Sadly, they made the exact same noise as soon as I backed it out of the garage. Worse, Rock Auto wanted more for the return shipping, than they were going to refund me after they got them back (nice warranty, we will give you your money back but it will cost you more than you paid). My local mechanic told me the new struts also had bad mounts/bearings (factory new Monroe Quick-Struts). I ordered new Motorcraft AD1100 Strut bearings and used a coil spring compressor to disassemble and remove the old strut bearing from my MacPherson Strut. Not sure why, but I decided to pull the strut bearing apart to see why they fail. All I could find was a small amount of dirt had worked it’s way into the bearings and grease. I cleaned the plastic bearing cage, the 2 metal bearing races, and the 56 small bearings. There are no seals besides the plastic cage that holds the upper and lower metal bearing race. I put the bearing back together with fresh grease and decided to re-install it without upgrading to the new strut mounts just to see how long it will last. This whole process took me less than 45 minutes from start to finish on each side. Worst case scenario I might have to change them again in a few years with parts I already have, or they might last just as long as they did originally before dirt gets back in there and makes them noisy again. I might even take the Monroe Struts apart one day to see if they are made poorly, or if there was just dirt in them when they were delivered to me as new.
Monroes are not good. I regret going cheap cus I have to do the work again on my ford. This time I'll go ford oem
You just helped confirm the disgnosis. This is exactly what my qx60 is doing. Thank you! Do you have to replace the whole strut assembly? Or just a single component?
Clunking noise when going over bumps and/or normal driving as well ?
Hi there
Thanks for your time and making the video for us all. Just subscribed ur channel .My 07 camry make the same sound when I turn the stearing to the left only.
A macanic said its the left strut mount. I can see the strut mount nut moves when I stear to the left , and he suggested me to replace both whole strut .
My question is Shell I just replace the left strut mount only to solve this sound ??
Or what shell I do ??
Please please answer 🙏
I've been telling people the strut mount is bad in the 2008 Pontiac G6 we have. I've finally drove it and heard/felt this. Some quick googling and found your video. Exactly what I wanted to hear. Ordering new "quick struts" right now - man there are some low-priced options out there. Thanks for the video =)
I heard that some quick struts are poor quality. How did your's turn out after replacing? What brand did you use? Thanks!
@@fendernut1975 just get quality quick struts with warranty
Brilliant video keep up the good work
Does this happen driving straight ahead over no bumps or coming out of a turn then straight
This is exactly what my Sentra is doing. Something told me to google this and voila. Thanks
Big thanks for such useful video.
Glad to help!
I get this sound from rear after going over speed bumps however I need to be slightly turned on speed bumps. Can it be strut mount ? Mechanics inspected strut mount and found no issues
It's hard to say. Normally rear struts aren't equipped with bearings in the strut mounts. But it may be making noise.
When I turn mine it sounds like a screeching sound? Or is that something different
Solved my problem listening to this,, are they on the rear ? Or is noise just travelling
I have the same sound. Ended up changing the whole strut. Didn’t think anyone had this issue
When we turn the wheel and there is knocked sound then it's not steering?
I have the exact one
Omg so happy i found this video
Been haring this sounds from my car while driving. How soon do i need it to be fix?
Is it hear a knocking or clunking sound from inside my car when driving and braking. Car shop says it’s my struts.. I can’t get them fixed right now but the sound is annoying and kind of embarrassing cause idk if it can be heard from outside the car .
Mine does this when turning wheel but I'm wondering if this would also cause clunk over bumps in road. I've replaced every thing under the front end but the only thing I haven't messed with yet is the strut assembly
I'm having the same issue. Did you figured it out?
That plate you mentioned is dangling loose on my car... I reckon i need to replace the whole strut mount?
In my country they do a yearly car road safety test and its been failed on suspension test twice and they themselves cannot find the problem... So started looking myself and the only thing i have found is that plate to just hang loose...
New springs, new shocks... So that must be it, no?
Great video !
If one bearing is bad, do I have to replace the other one?
I’m trying to diagnose if my strut is bad every time I go over a pot hole or uneven roads it sounds like something is knocking under my driver side wheel well Hopefully the new strut assembly gets rid of that if not then it might be time for new subframe bushings or control arm bushings
this fixed my lexus 450h 2010. there are very few / almost no info on the issue being the strut mount. was trying to figure this out for 1 year plus. i finally took a chance and replaced mine. fixing the issue.
This is a great video. Will the noise get worse when you go over a speed bump or small sidewalk drop if it indeed is the strut mount? I feel like any movement or bounce will bring that noise back more and more. Thanks
Possibly
4 years later and i have your answer. yes. LOL
I saw grease on my strut mount recently what does that mean
can it all so cause a squeaking sound when turn left or right
Took me a year to find a 4 year old video that perfectly explains my current situation
😂🤣🙌
So how do you fix? Change the whole strut?
Great little video & extremely useful 👍
Thank you!
Could the bearing be so worn that it could sieze and prevent the vehicle from turning one direction?
Thank you so much man people quoted me 600 dollars for upper lower control arm and ball joints whole time it’s the struts…❤
Not the sound I'm hunting down but still a very well-done video so I left a like. Thank you
Thanks
@@BarboursAutoHelp hey man when i put may car in drive and let go of the brake slowly there is a lot of vibration coming idk from where but sounds like related to shocks or brakes not sure. Would u helme with this.
Very helpful.... god bless u...
You're a lifesaver! Been trying to fix this exact noice for months! When explaining it sounds like a guitar string being plucked or a rubber band being stretched, people thought I was crazy!! This noise right here! I ❤ you!!
Good description - same issue
Is the plucked noise sound similar to an empty soda aluminum can on a rear bicycle tire?
I hear a light knocking sound from the front when I turn and back out my driveway. Would that be the same thing or something else?
I really don't know. Could be the mounts. Could be something else. Your going to have to pin point the source of the noise.
Best thing I ever done was subscribe to your channel! Thanks for all the help!
Welcome aboard!
Just replaced my front pair of struts with Monroe Quick Struts (172560). As in your video my front right strut makes this 'boing' spring noise when turning, typically at low speed (leaving driveway, etc). Inner/outer tie rods have been replaced and the stabilizer bar links too. Then the vehicle went through an alignment immediately after replacing these components. Mechanic doesn't see anything wrong with my installation and the car drives fine (handling, braking, etc). Others have recommended to grease the top and bottom where the coil spring ends, and I've recently done this with no change in the sound (at least as of yet). I have a replacement strut on the way (PITA to replace it ... again), but could this be something else? Annoying that something 'new' could have a bad bearing. Thoughts?
Not sure. Have you had a mechanic diagnose it for you? This may be the rout to take in this situation.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Greasing it didn't help so I just replaced the Quick Strut (warranty issue) and the new one doesn't have this issue. I did get pretty good with replacing it, 90 minutes start to finish on my Odyssey.
Hi did you fix it
@@johnsinden530 thanks for checking in. Yep, my original replacement had some issue, and replaced the replacement. It's all good now.
Well, this just answered my question
Now time to figure out how to fix it myself.
Mine creaks like wood when i turn or rattles when the car vibrates in a high gear with low revs.
Perfect demonstration.
My 2013 Santa Fe also makes noise when turning the steering wheel in place. I have replaced the shock absorbers and bearings, mounting, but it still doesn't go away. The spring sound is still there. I just need to raise the front of the car 0.5cm and the noise is gone.
i Just changed the lower control arms it was making a clunking sound when i would hit a bump. Well after i finished i drove it and it still makes that clunking sound. When i loosened up the knuckle from control arm is the whole thing where the strut is bolted on at top is it supposed to wiggle it seemed like it wasn't bolted tight?
That may be the problem.
Have a 2015 buick enclave doing this, changed out almost every front end part but the struts, will this cause vibrations in steering wheel going 70-80 mph? My swaybar links keep going bad get a clunk everytime i accelerate from a stop, I've replaced about 3 times now, twice moog the other autozone brand and now i have ac delco links which im saving to install with replacement struts I've ordered. Not sure if thats because of bad struts or the parts where just defective three times in a row.
Probably best to have a tech diagnose it for you.
Would bad top mounts cause a wobble/vibration under braking? I have a knocking noise when pulling away and at low speed? I have a brake wobble changed discs,pads, checked bushes(most of them are polybushed), track rod ends. Haven't checked top mounts yet?
I've not seen it before.
RING BURNZ could be lower control arm bushings. I had the same symptoms when braking at high speeds
I have this exact sound when I turn left only or big bumps at 15+ mph I put a new lower ball joint in thinking that was the culprit (it needed changed anyways, I’m suspecting a strut mount but not sure
Awesome video 🤌
Hi does this always comes from the driver side or the passenger side can also cause the noise? And is it advisable to change both or just the affected side? Thanks
It could come from one or both sides. As far as if you should just do one side or not, I'd say thats relative to the situation. If its an older vehicle with a lot of miles on it then it may not be a bad idea to do both along with replacing the struts as well. Your call.
2014 Cherokee 2.4L fwd my driver side front wheel jumps alot on wet floors and wont have traction at all and just jumps alot.
Question: Can the sound also be a kind of rattling, metal on metal sound? Almost a very quick knocking rattle with a higher pitched knocking rather than a deeper pitched hammer single knock?
Doesn't sound like a strut mount but I suppose it could be possible. I've never heard one sound like that.
BarboursAutoHelp : Thanks. Trying to pinpoint my sound is a pain. Definitely sounds like something to do with the strut mount or strut assembly, but I can’t be sure. Going to strap a GoPro to different areas and see what I get. Thanks again.
Hope you get it fixed.
Hi great video by the way. Just wondered if you can help with a clunking noise I get when turning the steering wheel left or right or driving slowly, it sounds like the noise is coming from the struts, but not sure. This happened shortly after I got new lowered springs fitted, but there wasn't any noise before. I took the car to the workshop who fitted the springs to have a check over and everything looks good and bolts are tight on top mounts. They said possibly the strut mounts have worn due to the increased pressure of the lowering springs. Before I buy new mounts I would appreciate what you may think it is. Thanks
Thats really hard to say. Id take a hands on techs advise over mine. Not being able to handle the vehicle puts me at a great disadvantage.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Ok no worries, thanks
Possibly joints on the front axle? Especially if it happens while driving slowly and turning sharply.
Great video.
Thanks!
Thanks for your video.
What is the difference in the sound, from a strut mount axial bearing that is defective versus a CVBoot /Joint problem in the front? In both you have to turn the steering wheel to reproduce the sound.
Your welcome to watch my videos on those...And I'm sure there are a bunch of other youtubers that have videos on that too.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Thank you. You are providing good help to others. You are blessed.
2001 pt cruiser. new struts,lower control arms, left drive axle,left tie rod end. pops & cracks worse than before i added these parts. sway bar bushings are good.HELP PLEASE !!
At this point its probably a good idea to take it to a shop to have it diagnosed. I know you are trying to save money but you may be spending money on parts you don't need. You can always opt to do the repair yourself. Just have it figured out correctly before hand.
Does this affect the rpm’s ?
That is exactly the sound i have with our crv accompanied by brake sound
When I accelerate in my truck from a dead stop I hear a loud clunk on the drivers side when the front end lifts up could this mean bad struts?
Sounds more like engine mounts but could be something else.
I'm in Columbus Ohio and I have a 2015 Honda Accord LX 2.4 having suspension issues... I replace the front end lower ball joints the front sway bars and the front struts already assembled and I'm still hearing noises when I turn the steering wheel at low speeds or just when I start the car and back out of my driveway also I'm starting to hear noises coming from the rear suspension too I think on the back rear passenger side not sure what else to look for to solve this riddle
Sometimes if you find yourself in a situation where its costing you more to not take it to a shop then it may be time to take it to a shop. I know thats not the answer you want but we've gotta stop the bleeding.....unless your rich.