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Old 11-12-2007, 01:50 PM
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Default Help with front end rattle!

I have a 99 Z28 that I can not seem to find a front end rattle on both the left and right side. The sound is very audible inside the car when driving over any small bumps or a rough road, etc.

The front shocks and upper shock bushings have been replaced. I also replaced the outer tie rods and rear shocks. I took the car to a repair shop and the did a front end alignment and couldn't find what the rattle was. I have checked for ball joint play and can't find any. The upper and lower control arm bushings are dried out, but they are not missing or have any large cracks.

Any ideas or recommendations?
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take your front sway bar links off and drive it if the noise is gone replace em
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Originally Posted by 2002ls1a4
take your front sway bar links off and drive it if the noise is gone replace em
If u do that the bar may rattle.
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the bar is supported with bushings so it wont rattle there. if the end of the bar wants to slide down and hit something just suspend it with zip ties




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