Rattling in front end

[blkmazda90]

New here...old username was 95blkmazda if anyone remembers...my question is if you guys would have a clue of what could cause clunking in the front end. when i hit bumps is when it does it..kind of a rattling..2 new ball joints..new wheel bearings..ive looked i dont have a clue....any ideas

 

[JFA_Spyderman]

Welcome back!

Check all the suspension bushigs; I-beam pivot, radius arm, sway bar, and maybe hubs too.

 

[94STXRanger]

I have sort of constant rattle that happens when the road isnt perfectly smooth. I think it might be tie rods.

 

[kunar]

check your lower shock mounts. i've had them work loose and clunk around

 

[jrmustranger97]

Rattle

The most common cause of a rattle and clunk over an uneven surface are the sway bar links and then loose shocks. The sway bar links are hard to diagnose due to the fact that if you grab them and try to get them to move by hand they won't. I would suggest getting a friend to check it out with you. Park the truck and crawl under the front end. Then have your friend grab your truck and shake it side to side HARD. This should set off a loose shock or worn sway bar link bushing. If it is the sway bar links you can buy a new bushing kit for about $20. Let us know how you make out.