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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Weird rattling noise in front

Whenever i go over small bumps.. It sounds like 2 sets of steel chains rattling.. Its going on in the front end.. Sounds like something is very loose. Any ideas?
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Weird rattling noise in front

I got a 91' Bird >> Same thing...... New rims and tires balanced and inflated properly, replaced struts and end link bolts. While on jacks, pulled and yanked on everything >> Tie-rods, springs, breaks, framing, exhaust, drive shaft >> NOTHING BUDGED! Subscribed! I have heard this question asked many times. Same problem? Possible... Good question....
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Re: Weird rattling noise in front

Ahaha.. I freak out everytime i go over bumps because i think the wheels are going to fall off. lol. Looked underneath and didnt see any loose bolts or anything so im stumped
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Re: Weird rattling noise in front

Check the sway bar links, mine had the same problem. New set of Moogs and I was good to go.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Re: Weird rattling noise in front

Easiest way to tell if it's sway bar related it to remove one of the links and take it for a drive. If the noise is still there, it's something else.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Re: Weird rattling noise in front

Well when i looked at mine there wasnt even a rubber bushing on them, both sides. I have only had this car 1 day.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Re: Weird rattling noise in front

Sounds like a sway bar end link problem, as mentioned above. It should be pretty easy to spot if it is, just reach in there and play with em and see if they rattle.
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