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Sep 27, 2005 | 12:16 AM

firebug

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front end rattle

I've got a rattle in the front end of my truck while driving. sitting still i've tried moving and shaking front end parts, but nothing budges. Has anyone run into this and can shed some light.

Sep 27, 2005 | 09:30 AM

merlynr

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Could be your brake calipers. Does it go away when u apply the brakes?

Sep 28, 2005 | 01:45 PM

EJL96PSD

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I had the nut on the bottom of my left front spring come loose a bit. Then the washer between the nut and spring would bounce around and it sounded just like a bell ringing, drove me nuts!

Sep 28, 2005 | 06:09 PM

18vtx00

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Originally Posted by firebug

I've got a rattle in the front end of my truck while driving. sitting still i've tried moving and shaking front end parts, but nothing budges. Has anyone run into this and can shed some light.

w/ a buddy check the lower shock bushings, they wear out and then you just bolt in new shocks. make sure they are tight too.