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post Oct 17, 2007 - 7:19 PM
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Hi I have a 99 celica ss3 There is a strange noise coming from the boot like the door is open but its not i have tryed everything and cant find the problem Would it be the shock mountings How would you know if they were gone?Can anyone help plsss
post Oct 17, 2007 - 7:36 PM
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Any ideas people?
post Oct 17, 2007 - 7:54 PM
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sway bar link ?

the SS III has different suspension componentes than my all mighty ST,but I read something about the wishbone causing problems over the years.


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post Oct 17, 2007 - 8:01 PM
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Its weird noise its like the boot door is open are the lock is faulty,Would the shock mountings make noise if they were gone?
post Oct 17, 2007 - 11:10 PM
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there are two potential causes, judging from the sound and location - the strut bearings (the upper mounting plates) or the struts themselves. i would replace them both. if you car has alot of miles, it's not uncoomonj for the rear shocks to go out and make a "clunk" noise over bumps, my first celica did that.

if you can bounce the rear of the car while it's parked and hear unpleasant noises, it's likely the shocks. if you lay underneath the car and grab the sway bar, you shouldn't be able to move it at all...if it's loose, it could be the sway bar bushings or end links.

good luck sorting it out!


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post Oct 18, 2007 - 8:10 PM
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there are two potential causes, judging from the sound and location - the strut bearings (the upper mounting plates) or the struts themselves. i would replace them both. if you car has alot of miles, it's not uncoomonj for the rear shocks to go out and make a "clunk" noise over bumps, my first celica did that.

if you can bounce the rear of the car while it's parked and hear unpleasant noises, it's likely the shocks. if you lay underneath the car and grab the sway bar, you shouldn't be able to move it at all...if it's loose, it could be the sway bar bushings or end links.

good luck sorting it out!



Thanks uberschall i bounced the car when it was parked and its making squeeky noise not as bad as when i drive but its the same noise alright.My car is lowered but its very boucy on the back if i got coilovers would that solve my problem?
post Oct 18, 2007 - 8:24 PM
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i suppose that depends on what type of coilovers you're talking about. "full" coilovers like the tein super street dampers will definately improve the ride. i should know, i have them!

the coilovers that retrofit to your existing shocks will typically provide a much bounicer ride because the shocks themselves are not valved effectively for the much higher spring rates. a good set of lowering springs (like tein s.techs, eibachs, or trd) will lower the car and increase the spring rates, but tend to ride smoother than adjustable-type coilover springs.

if your car has lowering springs, they might actually be causing the premature shock wear if they were installed on used struts. the best cure is to replace all of the struts with aftermarket ones (koni, kyb, and tokico all make them for the celica) and install the springs with new top mounts.

i would do some searching and shopping to find a package that works best for you, and then go from there.



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post Oct 18, 2007 - 8:45 PM
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Ok if the top mounts are gone would that make the car more bouncy?Sorry bout all the questions but im a learner lol and if i got the Tein super street dampers would that make a harsh ride cos the roads over here are crap
post Oct 18, 2007 - 8:48 PM
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Is it a rapid squeaking noise that sounds like squirrels fighting in your boot? If so, read my post on silencing noisy suspension.
Click here for link to Suspension noise post
post Oct 18, 2007 - 9:04 PM
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Thanks 94gt that sounds like my problem alright im goona spray a whole can of lube on the shock mountings lol hopefully that will work cheers lad

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