Fix Steering & Suspension Noises or Sounds - Clunking Shaking Vibrating

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In this video, Josh walks you through the five main causes of suspension and steering noise or sounds in your car and how to easily diagnose what's wrong. He's working with a Toyota but these methods translate to most all vehicles.
Possible Culprits:
-Struts
-Sway bar
-Control arm
-Tie rods
-Ball joints
If it shudders, clunks, bumps or thuds, watch this video to find out what exactly you need to fix!
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@ThomasCWright 2 жыл бұрын

OK. THIS is the way instructional videos should be done. Camera angle and lighting clearly show what is being described at every point. Clear audio. Solid editing eliminates "filler" and transitions. Clear explanations that define all technical terms. Your segment regarding how to differentiate inner versus outer tie rod end failure was the simplest and most effective I've seen, and I've viewed literally thousands of auto repair videos. Very well done. Thanks, Josh!

@SteveGergetz Жыл бұрын

Yep. Nailed it.

@stevenmorris4940 Жыл бұрын

I know right!!

@stevejette2329 11 ай бұрын

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@BudgetMechanicHawaii 8 ай бұрын

Thanks everyone!

@_Xsomnia 4 жыл бұрын

Best suspension diagnostic tutorial hands down. Your explanations were simplistic yet thorough. Much appreciated!

@steve75112 Жыл бұрын

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@miacubitt4423 Жыл бұрын

@@steve75112 stop trying to gate keep this knowledge Steve

@Touhid 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. No blah blah. Straight to the point.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 2 жыл бұрын

No time for blah blah 🤙🏽

@manuelawells922 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding tutorial. I am a 59 year old grandma and want to make myself knowledgeable about this rumbling noise coming from my front left wheel of my VW Jetta. This tutorial was extremely helpful. Now, once I get this "rumbling" noise investigated by the shop I will have a good idea what the mechanic is talking about and am able to make an educated decission.

@ax4178 Жыл бұрын

Thats your wheel bearing gone bad

@53rdcards 4 жыл бұрын

Have seen a lot of vids on these things, yours was the first that flat said and showed what was what, great job and thanks

@user-wi7gd8cy3b 4 жыл бұрын

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@thesaturdayguy 4 жыл бұрын

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@djmobn 2 жыл бұрын

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@axjohn 4 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent, very informative summary! Detailed enough to get the points across but not so detailed as to be over the top. Kudos for actually putting your hand on the actual part you were describing as opposed to just pointing them out with an arrow as using your hand provides scale. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@joecarrolljnr 4 жыл бұрын

Concise and to the point. No filler. Top class. 👍

@michaeldunagan7838 4 жыл бұрын

Very well presented. I like the outline at the begining of the video of the five causes, and then the recap after discussing each section. Your delivery was efficient and not rushed and you did not include a bunch of nonsense. Lived it!

@taylorm7187 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!this has just made me less stressed on trying to figure out what is wrong with my car!!

@ericdickinson1136 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have spent 2 days watching videos and no one has done a full video like this explaining how to go through each part and diagnose it. Great stuff.

@ivornotion6624 4 жыл бұрын

Clearest explanation I have seen to diagnose suspension clunks/rattles. I can stop looking at other videos now, thx

@andrewgriffith8286 Жыл бұрын

I've been having problems with my 2011 GMC Acadia and because of this video I was able to find out exactly what the issue was. All the videos on KZfaq, this is by far the most helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help people like me that don't know much about cars.

@Anna-tc6rz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for separating what you're checking in the vid. Makes it easier when I'm following along trying to check things. Sometimes people talk to quickly and it all kinda bleeds together while I'm sitting there like whut

@aaronramirez1928 4 жыл бұрын

Solid Diagnostic Video Sir 🤙🏽 need to check my tires first for any bulging, but now that I’ve seen this I feel it might be my inner Tie Rod or the Strut. Thanks a lot

@DJDoxyuu 3 жыл бұрын

For me being more of a do it myself this helped a lot cost me 35$ to get a shop to re press and inspect bushings on my lower control arms witch saved me the 487$ buying new ones but also saved me more by being able to check things myself and keeping things moderately cheaper but with quality parts I appreciate your videos because you give more details great views of the suspected issues thank you

@blaineclark5439 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best vids out there! Good camera work, no stumbling around on dialogue!

@AP_ProudAmerican 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this vid! I’ve been trying to figure out what’s clunking in my front end. Now I know what to check for and exactly how to do it. This will probably save me a few bucks not having to take my vehicle to a mechanic✌🏻

@anthonyreevesjr1089 4 жыл бұрын

Did you find out what part made the clunking?

@andrewb4470 5 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video! You have a very clear and concise way of presenting the information. Thank you!!

@JamesAutoDude 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much. You're the only one to go into this much detail about how to diagnose and isolate

@XaRuS06 4 жыл бұрын

This may be my second or third comment on youtube, I've been searching high and low for resources helping diagnose suspension problems on my car, and I can't thank you enough for all the info you gave in a less than 10mn video. A big THANK YOU from France :)

@faheyiiip 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh you've helped more than the mechanic who "diagnosed and fix" my vehicle. It's still rough but hopefully I can fix it now.

@mattempey1539 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, you made this easy to understand and I was able to identify the issue in my suspension causing a rattle. Thanks man.

@OfficialMarksmanTV 3 жыл бұрын

This is the only video I found that actually showed how to diagnose each components and with examples. Thank you for your good work sir and keep up the good work. Cheers

@tonydoyle753 Жыл бұрын

I'm having troule with clunking noise driving over speed bumps ( slow or fast) and small depressions too. I brought it back to my dealer twice in the same day(wasn't fixed the 1st time) and still isn't fixed. Your video tutoriel explained alot about the suspenion system and how it works. Best explanation ever!!! I could listen to you all day. I find changing light bulbs complicated but you make everything you say so straight forward. This time I have a list of possible problems to ask the mecanic. Thanks a $1,000,000.

@degrelleholt6314 3 жыл бұрын

Best descriptive video on front suspension I've ever seen on the Tube. Especially the part about the inner tie rod inspection. Big Thanks!

@adriansuarez30 3 жыл бұрын

Dont stop what your doing. By far best video to learn from.

@travisbiles1801 4 жыл бұрын

I literally understand my suspension system now thanks

@NanaMaShep 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent , very detailed! I felt like I was in automotive class! Love it!❤️

@jeffsamiei 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen on this topic! Very informative, helpful and to the point, specially the elimination process! Saved me tons of repair money! This video deserves a couple more digits in terms of viewed! Thank you.

@tjanders9863 10 ай бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen on front suspension diagnosis. Quality video of the parts as well as your explanation of the specific problems that could be present. Thanks this video is gonna save me hundreds of dollars!!

@stevehorn9961 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. What I thought was a strut making noise turned out to be a sway bar end link. Your video showed me how to find the problem. Great Video!

@trealwilliams1563 4 жыл бұрын

Man... The best video on KZfaq by far on how to quickly diagnose front suspension noises, exempt from motor mounts. Gr8 Work, and I subscribed with thumb up, please keep'em coming bro!!!

@bojankalodjera1757 4 жыл бұрын

I knew it was going to be a great video after 20sec when he listed the main 5 front suspension noise suspects: -Struts -Sway bar -Control arm -Tie rods -Ball Joints So I Liked and subscribed instantly!!

@danushath 3 жыл бұрын

Me too👍👍👍

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DK-jg5vk 3 жыл бұрын

THE most comprehensive video on diagnosing suspension problems. Thank you for breaking it down in an understandable way.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it made sense to you!

@rodneysmith247 3 жыл бұрын

After watching a bunch of videos I figured out those rubber bushings are always the noise culprit and final saw the best video. Great job 👍

@W000Fman 2 жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful and helped me diagnose my bad inner and outer tie rod ends. Thank you and keep up the great work! Subscribed.

@JDL504boi 5 жыл бұрын

BEST VIDEO FOR THIS TOPIC ON KZfaq!!!!! Thanks man, helped me out tremendously

@eliotjacobsen4361 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Best suspension diagnostic I've seen. Thank you, Josh!

@wes11bravo 5 жыл бұрын

Really well done. You explain things thoroughly without getting needlessly technical or by adding irrelevant anecdotal information. My '07 Jeep Commander has a horrible slap rattle every time I go over even a small bump. I know the sway bar bushings need to be replaced - now I have some other things I can test that may be related. Thanks!

@Rob-nm8nd Жыл бұрын

Great video, still helping people 4 years later 👍

@jaywholoveseveryone1721 3 жыл бұрын

Dang! Your video makes me feel like I can repair the whole front suspension system! Very detailed and informative. Got to go pinpoint this grinding noise on my passenger front side. Thanks!!

@jasminewoods8263 3 жыл бұрын

What was the grinding from?

@JasonTylerRicci 3 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my springs with TRD springs. Now I have a clunking over bumps. This video is helping my diagnose the noise. New end links, so I know those are good. I'm leaning to either the strut mounts or possibly the springs aren't seated correctly. Thanks for sharing!

@SeanSandyHouston 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, I always had trouble understanding suspension parts. Thanks a bunch for this video!

@falcon3141 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, concise discussion of steering mechanics. Thank you.

@mayadi9816 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing Demonstration!! Just Rocked My World! Started repairs in March at over 60 female on older car. Thank you xoxoxo Saved me sooooo much time and $$$

@Rally4Life1982 4 жыл бұрын

Factual without all the fluff. Love it.

@kevinfades 4 жыл бұрын

You did good on explaining every stuff

@tim0thydaniel 3 жыл бұрын

You are seriously the best. I feel confident in everything I do with your help man 👍🏼

@williamhansen2127 5 жыл бұрын

excellent video helped me diagnose my front wheel side to side wiggle was a really bad lower ball joint which I replaced 2 years ago replaced control arm assembly which included lower ball joint again

@henryjohntobin1 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for an excellent video. I have a knocking noise from the front suspension of my Seat Ibiza and will be trying to dianose this tomorrow, using knowledge from your video. Thank you.

@sueproffitt3320 4 жыл бұрын

Best video i have seen.I was told my control arm is bad on both sides.I wonder what the heck is that.Glad to see what has happen to my car and thanks for the great video

@scootdawg7542 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done and informational video! I feel more confident about diagnosing the front end noise on my ‘96 Camry.

@h.h.3102 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent detailed one which really very helpful for intermediate and beginners.Thanks a million man.

@aliganim1288 Жыл бұрын

The best video on KZfaq! Better than any I've seen about suspension diagnosis

@jbongo77 Жыл бұрын

You're an absolute legend mate. Many thanks for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Truly appreciated.

@mohdhafizabdulghaffar8564 Жыл бұрын

This explanation is brilliant and very helpful. This gives me some ideas on what causes my car to make all the noises. Thank you very much!

@darinhill8432 3 жыл бұрын

You have simplified the complicated. Great job.

@cesar2535 25 күн бұрын

the most comprehensive tutorial video ever.

@turnupdot2108 5 жыл бұрын

Best video on this topic!

@pay9011 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Excellent video to associate noises with likely part failures. In my case, it was the upper strut connections making a terrible rattle on my old gravel driveway.

@timperrin1196 Ай бұрын

Great video man, I'm impressed. Straight to the point, no annoying music, just good information. I'm subscribing.

@youngsong8336 Жыл бұрын

I understood about the suspension noises in precise, simple and easy way. It is very helpful! Thanks a lot...

@dwayne9227 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video i diagnosed the noise my car was making because of this video, found that it was the sway bar links n changed them my self thanks

@TheAdultEntertainer 4 жыл бұрын

Such a simple and informative video. Highly recommend. Well done mate

@geneward9762 4 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent diagnostic video tool, great work, really appreciate it!!

@nikolaysedletskiy5076 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, very short, informative and huge value for suspension diy work. Pretty much everything get covered. Much respect and appreciation!

@jacobhamacher7577 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. All the info you need, nothing extra. Keep up the excellent work.

@roberthall7206 Жыл бұрын

Great video, really broke it down to where someone who doesn’t have any idea where to start could figure out what they’re problem May be. My problem ended up being the axle. Pulled the emergency brake, jacked up both front tires, put it in drive, driver side wheel wasn’t spinning too good(hardly at all), gave it some gas and sure enough, heard the grinding, seen the tire wobbling (changing the wheel bearing and hub as well). Parts come in Wednesday and I’ll be changing them out.

@abobobilly 2 жыл бұрын

Amazingly informative. 5 things to check and confirm about the front end issues

@darrenclark9776 Жыл бұрын

Dude this video was a goldmine of information. You rule!

@Tennis-3582 4 жыл бұрын

What a great way to explain simply! Thanks bro

@woodbox50 4 жыл бұрын

yup! I have watched many vid's and yours rocks on! Solid inspection! thanks for sharing!

@jasonfelton7883 Жыл бұрын

Very clear and simple explanation. My new favorite mechanic videos

@nic32174 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very clear, concise, complete - well done!

@OriginalPeterPan 5 жыл бұрын

Nice information. Got a knocking noise and will be going through your check list tomorrow. Cheers.

@vcubed7275 5 жыл бұрын

You’re good at what you do. Very clearly presented video. Thank you.

@ag100pct 4 жыл бұрын

Straightforward and very detailed. Thanks!

@ruzaikrafeek1663 Жыл бұрын

Omg your level of observation n recognition of noises are extraordinary, none has this solid level of knowledge when coming to noises recognition

@BudgetMechanicHawaii Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤙🏽

@mariovaldes3921 Жыл бұрын

Sir, you have a new follower. This video was very simplistic and to the point but at the same time very well explained. Now I know how to test what is wrong with my suspension. I’m going to look into your videos to see if I can find one with wheel bearing and hubs

@brythecreater1547 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love how you did this video. Super helpful

@shaneinfinity4597 3 жыл бұрын

nice video man quick and to the point. One other type of clunking that can happen that is common on Volkswagen in the subframe. The bolts that secure the subframe get worn and will cause the subframe to move when doing just about anything. The bolts always need replaced once removed and need torqued to spec or else they will go bad very quickly again. Signs of them being bad is by looking at the subframe where the bolts are and checking for scrape marks from the bolts sliding.

@svm409699 4 жыл бұрын

Great walkthrough to take the mystery out of front end noises.

@ahmedalij1988 5 жыл бұрын

many thanks for uploading this highly informative video which clarified many aspects of car steering and suspension.

@jachjoloz1673 4 жыл бұрын

Short and sharp points and explanation. Much appreciated.

@neilballantyne9110 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much I enjoy watching your videos I have started doing things myself I changed front shocks myself and now I am getting a shaking from the tie rods

@rajeshpodhanandh2348 3 жыл бұрын

Lot of information in a single video. Thanks buddy!

@txdap786 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting I like your style, you are easy to be understood.

@chuy24kb 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I been hearing loud clunk when I turn. Going to check these points out.

@juliasteep2333 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that was a great video. You made everything easy to understand and check. :)

@taleyo1 5 жыл бұрын

Super clearly explained ,thanks so much

@simonlloyd7557 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video..no nonsense, informative and without stupid music. Thank you. Great tan by the way.

@marinusscholtz9342 4 жыл бұрын

Best explained video, thank you very much Josh. Great job!

@seckgong Жыл бұрын

thanks for posting a great very clear, well produced video! i took my prius to 2 places to diagnoxe the cause of my car's klunking noise. i really think the diagnosis is not that hard. they were busy and i don't think they even checked anytthing! i suspect tie rods but now i can check all possibilities! thanks!

@scientificgamers 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, for self diagnosing. I hope you make more of these, thanks a lot.

@harryrock169 Жыл бұрын

Great video / tutorial. Step-by-step. Thank you for taking the time to record a very useful video. If I can understand it then anyone can 😅 (usually a good sign of a good teacher)