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Old Oct 26, 2022 | 09:59 PM
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G550 clunk noise

Hi guys, I need advice for my 2015 g550, I have a clunk noise when I brake and also over bump but less,

I checked under the car and nothing loose
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Old Oct 27, 2022 | 07:42 AM
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Built 2008 G55 & one big 80 Series LandCruiser !
Hmmmm - any recent mods or work done on it ? I had a bushing go on my shock bottom on the 80 that caused a similar issue... intermittent and hard to see, sounds like it might be suspension load related, swaybar bushings can do the same...
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Old Oct 27, 2022 | 02:25 PM
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no recent works apart from 2 pins for the hood, I can even hear the noise when I shake the truck with my hands
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Old Dec 2, 2022 | 11:40 AM
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problem solve. it was the axle bushing . truck drives like new 😋
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problem solve. it was the axle bushing . truck drives like new 😋
What did it run to repair and who fixed it, dealer or indy?
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Old Dec 4, 2022 | 08:43 AM
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around $1000 at my indy for the front and rear bushings
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around $1000 at my indy for the front and rear bushings
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