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Apr 7, 2006 | 10:55 AM

monkey nutz

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rattling when going over bumps

ive had this for a while now and i have no idea where it is comming from. It sounds like metal chains clanking together. Anyone ever come accross this?

Apr 7, 2006 | 11:30 AM

Nathane

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could be as simple as some old chains under the seat, behind it, or in the box...

Could be as difficult as a penny that found its way down inside the door frame

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Apr 7, 2006 | 11:39 AM

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its comming from underneath the truck (suspension area possibly). It happens even if i go over small dips in the road when driving around town. I thought it might be my handbrake cables rattling against my shocks but they are pretty stiff against the shocks.

Apr 7, 2006 | 11:41 AM

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Worn bushings on the front end tend to make.... "Clickity click clack" noises, cause of the slight movement of the parts.

Tailgate hinges wear out so the tailgate tends to rattle.

Worn out door hinges...

Loose screws holding parts together...

I can think of millions of things...

Apr 7, 2006 | 02:01 PM

reamer

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Cat converter heat shield, the mount that is welded to the exaust pipe rots off and rattles like crazy.

Apr 7, 2006 | 04:15 PM

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My 1983 F-100, that I used to have, had a rattling problem that turned out to be one or both of the leaf spring brackets being loose and rattling. I now own a 1985, and it appears that the previous owner may have had the same problem, as there is a small piece of metal wedged in between the leaf springs in front of where the bracket is located.

Apr 7, 2006 | 07:18 PM

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It's your "Mickey Mouse" jack handle mounted to the front of the engine compartment, at least it was in my case.

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Apr 8, 2006 | 07:09 AM

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I have some noise going on also, I think mine is the E-brake cables. Don't forget to check them.

Apr 8, 2006 | 07:17 AM

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Front bumper bolt was loose on mine grandpa replaced the bumper and didnt tight two bolts all the way went over a bump and that rattle would make me crazy also over a bumpy road it would rattle

Apr 8, 2006 | 07:54 AM

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Check the whole exhaust system for loose mounts and loose clamps. I had a muffler clamp that broke over a joint. It looked OK but rattled when bounced hard.

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