Fix Steering & Suspension Noises or Sounds - Clunking Shaking Vibrating

[@ThomasCWright]

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]

Yep. Nailed it.

[@stevenmorris4940]

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[@stevejette2329]

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[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks everyone!

[@_Xsomnia]

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

[@steve75112]

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[@miacubitt4423]

@@steve75112 stop trying to gate keep this knowledge Steve

[@zekiah9984]

Agreed 👍💯

[@jay83154]

Agree. I have watched about 20 video for my car. This is not my car but this was the most helpful of them all

[@manuelawells922]

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]

Thats your wheel bearing gone bad

[@tonydoyle753]

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.

[@Touhid]

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

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

No time for blah blah 🤙🏽

[@ivornotion6624]

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

[@PedroCarvalho-xd4fo]

A pro talking the language for us the NOT pros to understand, really awesome videos, thank you.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it helped 🤙🏽

[@53rdcards]

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

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[@thesaturdayguy]

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[@djmobn]

Agreed

[@rodneysmith247]

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 👍

[@axjohn]

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. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@tjanders9863]

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!!

[@DJDoxyuu]

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

[@michaeldunagan7838]

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!

[@XaRuS06]

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 :)

[@debipaulsen2359]

Thanks!

[@kennyscott1996]

Best video ever to show us how simple it is to diagnose if you check all things. Found three parts were bad.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it could help 🤙🏽

[@n7276]

Wow, I'm an unfortunate female who knows NOTHING about cars and I learned so much now! This was perfect and never thought I could ever understand what's going on down there. Very interesting. Off to get my car fixed tomorrow. Thanks!

[@Anna-tc6rz]

Thankfully theres youtube to help those of us that have no idea what we're doing. Unfortunately my weekend is gonna be spent solely on car matience, figuring out why my car is over heating, and figuring out what's clicking.

[@travisbiles1801]

I literally understand my suspension system now thanks

[@SheCat1964]

You missed broken coil spring. Just had my 2 front replaced and they were super load when trying to make slower turns.

[@joecarrolljnr]

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

[@ruzaikrafeek1663]

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

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks 🤙🏽

[@brettandrews6684]

Excellent video. I'm impressed. You should be a teacher. Your video has probably saved a lot of people millions of dollars and kept them from being raked over the coals by unscrupulous mechanics, which is a good percentage of them.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks Brett! Always great to hear of folks being helped by the videos!

[@blaineclark5439]

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

[@degrelleholt6314]

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

[@bojankalodjera1757]

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]

Me too👍👍👍

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!

[@DK-jg5vk]

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

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it made sense to you!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

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]

What was the grinding from?

[@mospheric]

One of the best, clearest, most concise and helpful videos I've ever seen. Well done, and thank you!

[@aliganim1288]

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

[@taylorm7187]

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

[@Rob-nm8nd]

Great video, still helping people 4 years later 👍

[@AP_ProudAmerican]

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]

Did you find out what part made the clunking?

[@adriansuarez30]

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

[@LJG63]

Great channel, subscribed! Now, this is the best kind of DIY video!! 62 yr. old, 3 yr., "Budget Mechanic," is what I am 😀

[@andrewgriffith8286]

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 KZbin, 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.

[@BOSSMAN_OE]

This is how everyone should make videos. Got me hooked all the way till the end. Thank you 🙏

[@jlhflex]

Im an IT Nerd, not a mechanic. THis Video really helped my mechanical ability. lol Really great explanations without getting side tracked or over confusing.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Happy it helped 🤙🏽

[@philthorn7873]

Excellent and thorough video! He hits all the important bullet points regarding suspension clunking sounds, and breaks them down in a comprehensive, and easy to understand manner. Well done friend!! :)

[@architude]

Yes, yes, yes, this is how to explain things. Great job and we'll done. Thankyou for exposing and explaining it precisely for us to go have a look.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad you found it helpful! Hope you can fix your problem!

[@mariovaldes3921]

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

[@wes11bravo]

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!

[@slgarra3985]

This man was awesome! I feel very confident I could learn to work on anything in my vehicles from him! He is a great teacher, patient with excellent explanations and details! SUBSCRIBED!

[@mattempey1539]

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

[@W000Fman]

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.

[@cesar2535]

the most comprehensive tutorial video ever.

[@Anna-tc6rz]

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

[@plammijr]

This is the best suspension diagnosis video I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimrambleson1493]

Informative & didn't spend a lot of time on non sense. A new subscriber.

[@JamesAutoDude]

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

[@timmi511]

The best explanation on KZbin! Period! In every video!

[@Adzeoda]

Clarity should be your middle name. You have gift for teaching. You've earned a sub. Thanks for the video.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!! 🤙🏽

[@simonlloyd7557]

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

[@arvindonner8976]

I love you man. This exactly the video I was looking for. I was totally lost in trying to troubleshoot the rumbling/clunking noise in my front suspension when driving over bumpy roads. Thank you. If you ever in Denver I'll buy you a beer.

[@VA7Vlad]

Everyone’s already said it, but I’ll say it again: fantastic video! This is incredibly well done and so thorough without wasting time. Keep doing what you’re doing, I just subbed

[@trealwilliams1563]

Man... The best video on KZbin 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!!!

[@Andrew-wg8iw]

Very good thanks so much, your detailed analysis has definately narrowed down the suspension fault of where the rattle is coming from that my mechanics havnt been able to confirm exactly, 99% sure now its the strut mount & not the steering rack.

[@Saykox]

Thanks so much for your video, I couldn’t explain the sound to my mechanic of the struts and this video helped me a lot Thanks!

[@musthavechannel5262]

Our of countless suspension diagnostic videos on the internet this is the first one that told that 3-9 shaking tells us about tie-rod and 6-12 shaking diagnoses ball joints. Great video.

[@TuCarb]

Excellent explanation. No fluff just the information I am looking for.

[@timperrin1196]

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

[@ericdickinson1136]

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.

[@Igor_ZG]

New subscriber!!! Perfect video! Short, concise, straight to the point! Good video and sound quality! Thank you!!

[@harryrock169]

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)

[@paullenson7530]

I'm not in habit of commenting everything I view but this video was very instructive. Thank you.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped

[@jeffsamiei]

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.

[@djmobn]

Best video I've found straight to the point on whole assembly not just one piece thank you heaps please do more videos

[@saudlamki7740]

Excellent video! Would love to hear the different type of sounds. Trying to diagnose a creak that sounds like brakes or a U joint

[@DoC_SuEsS]

Awesome video. I do believe u just diagnosed my issue. Had struts replaced 6 months ago, and the rattle is very high. Going in the shop (5 days) to check. Under warranty still so bonus there. Occasionally, when turning my wheels, I get a sound like a rock shooting out from under my tire or my tire being hit with a small pipe. Very informative and very well explained. Ty

[@Visaviel]

Check your axles and dust shields

[@roberthall7206]

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.

[@pedrosousa7254]

Thanks for the video. I have a similar problem, but I didn't see it (or at least didn't perceived it) covered in the video. I have this (kind of) loud clunking or click sound that happens when I am in full lock and starting to reverse. It does this twice and I am guessing that it is left and right wheel, but overall just once when reversing in full lock, doesn't matter if it is left or right. It also happens when I am entering my garage. Say that I am driving in the street arriving home, and when approaching the gate, I have to make a 90º curve, and half way here, I have this ramp just before the gate, and when the right wheel is going up this ramp, I also hear this single clunk sound. The clunking sound does not happen when going in a straigh line, forth or backwards, nor when going wide to mid angle circles. From what I can tell, it seems that the sound always comes from a point beneith the front of the car. Do you have any idea of what this could be? (the car is a Seat Ibiza II 1.9 TD 1.9 TDi 2000 model). Thanks again.

[@liamsexton7758]

my 05 camry has been clunking and this video helped a lot.

[@MancheCourte]

I usually don’t comment on video however this one and this channel broke my rule. Out of thousand of videos this is by far the most completed simplest and clear out there. Blessed you man. W

[@seckgong]

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!

[@Meetlawrence316]

Very clear and instructional, I learned at least three new things. Great job

[@darrensmith9407]

Great if all mechanical videos covered so much info in such a short amount of time 👍

[@darinhill8432]

You have simplified the complicated. Great job.

[@Camus376]

I have a ford fusion 2017 titanium and when I passed on bumps while driving I hear some suspension noises. But I will try to mention the things you said to the dealer. Since it's an on and off event on my car. I think it happens mostly in hot days. In rainy days less often I find. But again hard to tell.

[@jimbond2086]

very helpful, ez to understand. showing the actual clunks and squeaking sounds would be even more helpful. thanks

[@neilballantyne9110]

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

[@johnnybaltazar22]

Thank you sir, a very helpful video which teaches how to find the issue of my car, i've been trying to fix it since more than a year, now i think it's the Ball joint

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Great to hear 🤙🏽

[@sambrinson89]

Thanks!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@henryjohntobin1]

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.

[@Introspective091]

Very clear guide. I just subscribed. So simply explained with appropriate video.

[@cctvalert1078]

Love this, I have a knocking sound from my suspension I’m gonna use these tips to hopefully find the culprit.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Go for it!

[@jasonfelton7883]

Very clear and simple explanation. My new favorite mechanic videos

[@quasimodo6264]

Thanks for another great video. My crown vic (2006), thumps at higher speeds on right side when braking. It also clicking and clunking when I turn. So, I'll be checking what you recommended. Thank again.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Get under there an check it out!

[@billschomburg6853]

This video helped me. I think my sway bar bushings are bad on my 2000 Ford Taurus. I can hear a lot of noise under the front of the car, and I've already had the struts and sway bar links replaced on each side.

[@darrenclark9776]

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

[@paullarge5983]

I realise this is an old video, but really helpful and put together so well! Thanks for the advice.. here in the UK we call them wishbones, but I now know that's what I need to replace thanks to you!! :)

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Oldie but goodie? Like me

[@paullarge5983]

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii haha.. yeah, same here.

[@abobobilly]

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

[@vladkalina69]

As said previous comments. Clear identifying the cause of the concern why and the cure. Great video, I'm in!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it helped

[@ashrafsiddiquee3190]

The very best and perfect and thoroughly inspected sound diagnostic video i ever found on KZbin. Thanks for your time and making this video. I think I need to replace my 07 camry sway bar link. Bcz I hear a tik noise when I take off from a stop

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@srinivasm3726]

Very nice, informative and just what my son needs for his Honda Civic diagnosis. Thanks.

[@Benrose72490]

Wheel bearings to can also cause shaking and vibration. Great video.

[@andrewb4470]

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

[@HansLotap]

Very helpful video. Ill check all of these on my mazda 3 2018 since im hearing a noise when i drive on a bumpy road.

[@NanaMaShep]

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

[@billreddy7593]

You rock! Wanted to check it out before bringing it to a mechanic, OR do it myself if it doesn't require spring compression...

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks 🤙🏽 Hope it worked out

[@jameymoore8000]

Wow awesome and very informative video. I feel very confident now that I will be able to diagnose what my issue is even if I have someone do the work at least I know I won't be taking advantage of having to just take someone's word as to what a vehicle needs cuz they think I'm just a girl. So thank you again for walking through everything you did on this video keep up the great work