# Front strut rattle

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-strut-rattle/36829>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota, camry\
**Created:** [September 19, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-strut-rattle/36829 "2009-09-19T11:57:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Kmeraj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Kmeraj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmeraj)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-strut-rattle/36829/1 "2009-09-19T11:57:42Z")

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Hi,  
  
  
  
 I have Camry 99 V6 and I replaced all 4 struts, but the right side started to make rattling noise. I replaced the mount bought from Monroe but the noise was still there. I replaced that side with a Monroe Quick Strut but rattle didn’t go away. I then replaced the mount bought from Toyota Dealer and finally there was not sound. But after 6 months there started a thud on the same side which has grown to light rattle over bumps. Also when I push down that side of the car I can hear clicks. Do I have to replace the spring seat too and strut mount again or if there is anything else needed to be done? Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-strut-rattle/36829/2 "2009-09-19T12:55:19Z")

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I really think have different struts (or tyres) on left and right side is a poor idea. They should match as they should match left of right in the back.

In your case I would guess there is something going on there and it may be frame work. Find a really good shop, ideally one that does frame work, and have them check it out.

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**Author:** ![Kmeraj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Kmeraj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmeraj)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-strut-rattle/36829/3 "2009-09-19T14:02:00Z")

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All Struts are new and all 2 tires are new. When I disassemble the right strut I interchange the right mount with the left mount and the sound shifted from right to left, So it’s not the frame.