Before taking the car back to the mechanic, on a recent surface they told me my ARBs and drop links were "worn" and needed replacing. I was dubious as it's a low mileage car and the underneath is really good for a 2010 vehicle (imported in 2022). I forked out quite a bit of money as had an imminent trip planned to Italy, so having picked up the car and made my way to the EU found there's now a lot of squeaking and knocking.

 

It's particularly the case on an incline and bumpy roads.

 

Would this be bushes (polyurethane), lack of grease, or have they not fitted the ARBs or drop links correctly?

 

Just assuming it's safe. Apart from the irritating noises the car drives fine.

worth checking if they tightened the drop links up correctley 

did you use aftermarket droplinks?

 

I did and they do clunk a little. I think i paid £19 per link and took 2 hours to fit from start to finish, that includes no ramp, on the roadside. 

 

also ARB's are hard to get to from what i could see. maybe the actual reason for the high costs i guess.

According to the invoice they're all genuine Toyota parts, which would be another reason for high cost. I didn't think to ask for pattern parts, so lesson learned this time. And probably a different mechanic next time.

1 hour ago, pfeds said:

According to the invoice they're all genuine Toyota parts, which would be another reason for high cost. I didn't think to ask for pattern parts, so lesson learned this time. And probably a different mechanic next time.

I changed mine because they were clunking, even though the were shot to pieces (UK roads destroy rubbers on jap imports) i was hoping it would of be totally quiet, but still got the odd knock on particular bumps. that could of been strut mount bushes too. However, cornering was much better. A lot tighter and did not feel such a large barge in the end.

 

so anything like strut mounts (not worth doing, take a look where they are positioned)
slight play in ball joints perhaps.
 

Problem is the car is so quiet is that you can hear all the knocks