2thDr Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Has anyone had any issues with a rattling, or clunking noise from the front of the Gallardo when driving over bumps? Even minor bumps. It happens at slow speeds and faster speeds. It also happens whether the front end is raised or lowered. I've heard from two mechanics that the bushings and shocks may need to be replaced, and that it's a common issue with the Gallardo. He also said that it if it is fixed, the noise will eventually come back in 5-10 thousand miles. I called the Lamborghini dealership in Houston and explained it to them and they say they've never heard of a problem like that and that it isn't common to the Gallardo to their knowledge. Anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Fairly common issue. it's usually the bushings either in A arm or sway bar. Try tighening or lubricating before opting for replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefflambo Report post Posted January 8, 2011 If you have a early car I think 04/05 there are updated sway bar bushing. We installed allot of them for clunking type noise both front and rear can do it. If you install the updated bushing it will not come back. The old sway bar bushings are white nylon. The new ones are black rubber looking ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted January 8, 2011 I have a drivers side front bushing blow out. Made an awful racket. I ordered a set from O'Gara Coach Co, $70 or so and had an alignment shop put them in. Very simple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2thDr Report post Posted January 8, 2011 I have a drivers side front bushing blow out. Made an awful racket. I ordered a set from O'Gara Coach Co, $70 or so and had an alignment shop put them in. Very simple. Forgot to mention, it's an 06 Gallardo SE. They also mentioned replacing the lifting dampers........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Is your car lowered or at the factory setting. When lowered, the spring can also briefly unseat and make noise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowrider204 Report post Posted January 14, 2011 I just fixed, or improved that problem. I changed the battery on my lambo. That involves pulling out the whole front trunk. You get a good look at the frame and all the tubes and wires. I found the rain water drainage tubes from the front windshield had hardened with age. They weren't tied down to anything. They were rattling around in there. I tied them down with zipties. Made a big difference. Can still hear some suspension noise. But much better!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlambo Report post Posted January 16, 2011 It's the dreaded "rattling silverware in a drawer" sound when you hit a bump, right? Very common. Some say it's stuff under the trunk tub that needs to be zip-tied down. That's not it. Sway bar bushings may be the cure, don't know...haven't fixed it yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefflambo Report post Posted January 16, 2011 On a 06 or up and dose it when using lifting system. Are you sure it is not a creaking type sound. I have seen this issue on allot of 06 and up car. The creaking sound comes from the ball joints normal is the front upper but can be from any of them. Fairly normal. To get rid of the creaking nose must replace the control arms (they come with the ball joints). Have not seen any fail just make noise. The control arms are not cheep. I have done this repair under Warr. Most don't want to pay for it when out of Warr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLP560 Report post Posted January 17, 2011 It's the dreaded "rattling silverware in a drawer" sound when you hit a bump, right? Very common. Some say it's stuff under the trunk tub that needs to be zip-tied down. That's not it. Sway bar bushings may be the cure, don't know...haven't fixed it yet. Thats the issue I am having! I thought it came from the steering column Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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