Clinking in front end.

[97RangerPete]

97 Ford Ranger 4.0

Getting a metallic clink on both sides in the front end of my Ranger when I hit bumps, sounds like something loose. Ive had a look best I can, no lift available. Nothing seems amiss, truck was undercoated and all parts are in very good shape, nothing obviously broken. Bushings seem okay to the touch. Any ideas or usual suspects? Ill keep hunting. Thanks

 

[Uncle Gump]

My first guess would be sway bar links/bushings.

Shocks/bushings

broken anti rattle clips on the brake pads... these would clink when applying the brakes.

tie rod ends