AE111 Superstrut Knocking

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 9:34 pm

Does anyone know how much around to replace the superstrut lower arms for a AE111 BZ-R? My left front started to knock few weeks ago and i also notice a knock coming from the driver sidetoo i will only do it when i put my step my foot on gas a bit more than usual, is this knock from the lower arm as well of is it something else? cheers guys

Bling · Post by **Bling** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:23 am

for toyota parts follow this

viewtopic.php?t=44317

without looking at it no one will know exactly why your cars knocking, so unless you have the know-how to find ouit yourself... best to get it checked out by a professional

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:28 am

i got it checked at a suspension place, they say its the lower arm

CXGPWR · Post by **CXGPWR** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:28 pm

I had this problem in my AE111 BZ-G Levin, with super strut. I found it to be the suspension knuckle, its a little link between the lower arm & something else, only a couple of inches long with a hole in one end & a tapered ball-joint like end. These allways have a tendency to wear out. You can get a re-conditioned one from somewhere like john bates suspension, or go genuine for about 4x The price. Hope this helps.

spark_38 · Post by **spark_38** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 9:49 pm

I think it's the bit i've circled in red with two inner ball joints (according to a mechanic)

I have the same problem in my AE111 BZ-R levin, it started off as a squeeking sound - now the ball joint is worn out

Toyota have quoted me $244+GST for the part

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:37 am

you know how much it cost for the part?

Ae92typeX · Post by **Ae92typeX** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:19 am

You didnt get a quote from the suspension place that checked it?

Email Revhead (for parts), or call your local toyota to quote.

CXGPWR · Post by **CXGPWR** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:30 pm

Yeah thats what i was talking about, from john bates in palmerston north cost me $115 exchange. (that was at start of the year.) Thoes parts wear out quite quickly when the vehicle has been lowered.

Post by **Mr Revhead** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:06 pm

those parts wear out quickly when rebuilt

TS price on that little part above is about $115

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:17 pm

ok cool thanks guys

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:23 pm

Hey Mr RevHead, can u give me a exact quote for a pair of these little parts for my front left and right? please send the quote to timothytong1986@hotmail.com cheers.

Steelo · Post by **Steelo** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:47 pm

Heh, I replaced the RH ball joint this morning in my Trueno!

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:37 pm

how much did the labour cost?

Steelo · Post by **Steelo** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:54 pm

Timoz wrote:how much did the labour cost?

If your talking to me, umm nothing; its pretty easy to do. Do it yourself.

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 12:59 am

how do u take it out and put it back in?

Lloyd · Post by **Lloyd** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:36 am

Just check its not on the arm that that little one bolts to. Have seen a few wear out that centre joint. And getting those 2 arms apart can be a bitch of a job and you don't want to be doing it twice, especially if you end up damaging the thread on the longer arm which is quite likely

spark_38 · Post by **spark_38** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:18 pm

Changed the little piece over tonight relatively easy (using only a jack, some spanners and a few other tools)

Found out also it is the lower arm that the small piece (above in red) fits onto that's causing the sqeeking sound. so i suspect the ball joints in that are also on their way... anyone have a fair idea on the price of that part?

Bling · Post by **Bling** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:57 pm

Timoz wrote:Hey Mr RevHead, can u give me a exact quote for a pair of these little parts for my front left and right? please send the quote to timothytong1986@hotmail.com cheers.

YOU email him, check in sponsors section of forum for contact details

Timoz · Post by **Timoz** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:22 pm

if it is the control arm u are looking at about 150 to 190 depends who u get it from, i think Mr.Revhead will sort you out just ring him up as see.

spark_38 · Post by **spark_38** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:28 pm

just to confirm the control arm is the bit i've circled in blue.
the red piece is already been replaced