allbaugh_04

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Every bump (or crack in highway) i go over i get a pretty good rattle coming from the front of the car. Not sure if it is left or right. I drive it on base real slow, 25-30. I put the windows down and i can tell it has gradually gotten worse. I go over a decent size crack in the highway or something and it will rattle really good. It's annoying and i know its gotten worse on top of that. Is this a tie rod? I really have no clue what it could be or even how to fix a tie rod so any help would be appreciative.

Elkyman72

Did you get some air before it started making noice?

My car had a similar problem when I bought it and it turned out that one of the sway bar mounting brackets had broken in half.

allbaugh_04

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haha, hell no. i looked over everything, so far no luck.

allbaugh_04

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anyone?

Elkyman72

try the suspension forum there is a post about checking tie rods and ball joints

allbaugh_04

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Ok thanks i'll try that...its getting very annoying

proelky

iTrader: (13)

Look at your tie rod ends, and your ball joints. Are you running aftermarket wheels? If so, the center caps may be adding to the problem. I would think your suspension is worn.

Deceptikon

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I had a loud clunk from the front drivers side when i bought my TA. It showed up under the same conditions as the OP.
It was a broken sway bar mount on the front.