Nlanders pls help o

I just got an 02 camry which happened to be my 6th car but 1st Toyota. I drove it for d 1st time and heard lots of noise like bad absorbers noise. On taking it to d mech he checked and said its d linkage both front and rear. He totally yanked of a thin rod stretching from left to right rear wheel wit som moveable joints and told me there was no need to replace it.
He claimed its not my absorbers and its a common camry prob starting from 97 tiny light up and replacing it wud just amt to a waste of money cos in a few mths d noise wud continue.
But in all honestly I drove it and d noise from d rear reduced drastically.
Pls whats d implication of d absense of d rod
Also I may need recommendation of a good toyota mech and a spare part shop for original Toyota parts.

pls take a snap shot of wat he removed for easy identification and advice

Dadaa: Nlanders pls help o

I just got an 02 camry which happened to be my 6th car but 1st Toyota. I drove it for d 1st time and heard lots of noise like bad absorbers noise. On taking it to d mech he checked and said its d linkage both front and rear. He totally yanked of a thin rod stretching from left to right rear wheel wit som moveable joints and told me there was no need to replace it.
He claimed its not my absorbers and its a common camry prob starting from 97 tiny light up and replacing it wud just amt to a waste of money cos in a few mths d noise wud continue.
But in all honestly I drove it and d noise from d rear reduced drastically.
Pls whats d implication of d absense of d rod
Also I may need recommendation of a good toyota mech and a spare part shop for original Toyota parts.

You need to change ur mechanic. The way u described it then its probably the stabilizer bar that was removed, otherwise known as Sway bar. I really don't know why Nigerian mechanics are quick to delete a component from a car (e.g thermostat) as if they know more than the engineers that put it there.

The stabilizer bar is part of the suspension and it helps in keeping the car from rolling in a sharp turn. It gives the car a better balance, so I don't see why the mechanic would have to remove it. He should rather replace the bushings and linkages attached to the stabilizer bar instead of deleting everything.

Dadaa: Nlanders pls help o

I just got an 02 camry which happened to be my 6th car but 1st Toyota. I drove it for d 1st time and heard lots of noise like bad absorbers noise. On taking it to d mech he checked and said its d linkage both front and rear. He totally yanked of a thin rod stretching from left to right rear wheel wit som moveable joints and told me there was no need to replace it.
He claimed its not my absorbers and its a common camry prob starting from 97 tiny light up and replacing it wud just amt to a waste of money cos in a few mths d noise wud continue.
But in all honestly I drove it and d noise from d rear reduced drastically.
Pls whats d implication of d absense of d rod
Also I may need recommendation of a good toyota mech and a spare part shop for original Toyota parts.

You need to change ur mechanic. The way u described it then its probably the stabilizer bar that was removed, otherwise known as Sway bar. I really don't know why Nigerian mechanics are quick to delete a component from a car (e.g thermostat) as if they know more than the engineers that put it there.

The stabilizer bar is part of the suspension and it helps in keeping the car from rolling in a sharp turn. It gives the car a better balance, so I don't see why the mechanic would have to remove it. He should rather replace the bushings and linkages attached to the stabilizer bar instead of deleting everything.

Thanks I wud upload d picture shortly

I see the reason why I often see this car on bush, fence, roof top by the road side

^^^ Oga JUO, no vex abeg explain wetin u mean by that I no understand am well.

# elektra80
"You need to change ur mechanic. The way u described it then its probably the stabilizer bar that was removed, otherwise known as Sway bar. I really don't know why Nigerian mechanics are quick to delete a component from a car (e.g thermostat) as if they know more than the engineers that put it there.

The stabilizer bar is part of the suspension and it helps in keeping the car from rolling in a sharp turn. It gives the car a better balance, so I don't see why the mechanic would have to remove it. He should rather replace the bushings and linkages attached to the stabilizer bar instead of deleting everything."

Your so right..i had mine changed some weeks ago

Sway bar?

Dadaa: Nlanders pls help o

I just got an 02 camry which happened to be my 6th car but 1st Toyota. I drove it for d 1st time and heard lots of noise like bad absorbers noise. On taking it to d mech he checked and said its d linkage both front and rear. He totally yanked of a thin rod stretching from left to right rear wheel wit som moveable joints and told me there was no need to replace it.
He claimed its not my absorbers and its a common camry prob starting from 97 tiny light up and replacing it wud just amt to a waste of money cos in a few mths d noise wud continue.
But in all honestly I drove it and d noise from d rear reduced drastically.
Pls whats d implication of d absense of d rod
Also I may need recommendation of a good toyota mech and a spare part shop for original Toyota parts.

You asking means that you are not sure removing the part totally is a good idea and you are right. I has same issues last month and my mechanic chained the back rod. He said it was very necessary to have a functional back rod to ensure proper balance of the car. Never mess with your wheels because the hazard that could cause is deadly.

Dadaa: Sway bar?

Dadaa, ur mecho is maaaaaaaaaaaaaad. Abeg carry dat sway bar with the linkages go meet anoda mecho to fix dem back. But u will replace the sway bar bushings and the stabilizer linkage. Dat guy is a killer