Rear subframe/mount problem, cant do alignment

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Danny black prius, Jul 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM.

  1. Danny black prius

    Danny black prius Junior Member

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    Hi Guys
    I try to figure out what should be course of action in my case, I have Prius 3 japan version, front suspension 100% condition but there is quiet yet frustrating knocking coming from rear left, passenger side when driving on uneven road, and more road noise, front is quiet.

    When driving, car pull slightly to right when steering wheel is straight, when I brake, steering wheel is turning left, is not in centre, on flat road etc, not much but still is noticeable, I bought 2 new front tires and done alignment, front is perfect but I found that rear left is not straight on diagram(please see pic)
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    My question is if I should change only subframe mounts, if that will fix rear alignment or if I should change whole subframe because is bented? I went to one mechanic but he didnt found any cracks on mounts but car have 108k miles at the moment, please let me know what you think about this.

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    Daniel
     
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    has the car been in an accident?
     
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    maybe with previous owner in japan, as right front lamp is new, rear looks untouched
     
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    there is a way to shim the rear axle, if you can find a good suspension shoppe.
    pulling when braking is usually pads/discs afaik.
    knocking might be shock/strut related? or bushings?
     
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    I have 4 new shocks, and most of front suspension is new, new links, new top strut mounting on rear and front, I only didnt changed rear subframe and rear subframe bushings :D :D :D