so ive been getting this rattling noise in my front end on the passenger side of my truck...ive had a bad tie rod end for a couple of weeks and just replaced it last night. i thought that the rattle was from it but i replaced it and i'm still getting the noise

i first thought it was a hanger on my exhaust or even something loose in the exhaust, but i just had the system replaced and i double checked, every thing is solid

then i thought maybe the tie rod end but that wasnt it either...so i need some suggestions on what it might be. its definitely coming from the right front quarter of the truck.

i did notice that it only rattles when i hit a bump in the road or when theres a small hump that causes the truck to "rock" back and forth (i guess rock would be a good word) anyways i also noticed it doesnt make the noise if i have pressure on my brakes, and when i last changed my brakes a few weeks ago i didnt have the clips for the ends of the shoes and the old ones were shot so i didnt use any...could the noise be from just the brake pads rattling in the caliper?

it almost sounds like if you took a heavy chain and dropped it on itself...i dont know how else to describe it but does anyone have any ideas? thanks

 

Check the sway bar end links and ball joints. Normally ball joints squeek and pop, but you never know. Are you 2 or 4 wheel drive? If 4wd also check the cv joints.

 

I had the same problem and didnt have the rattle clips, went to the dealership and bought the clips for the pads and boom, problem solved

 

I think you already hit the nail on the head with "removed the clips" "Doesn't make noise when there is pressure on the brakes." Grab some new clips at the dealer, a 6 pack of beer and get those clips in there.

 

Mine was doing the samething i replaced the clips on the brake pads and it still does it. My sway bar end links and tie rod ends are new aswell.

 

Thanks guys im going to get some new clips tonight and try that. its the cheapest and easiest to fix so hopefully thats all it is...if not ill check my cv joints and ball joints and sway bar

Thanks for the input guys

 

got the clips in the other day and the noise stopped...only took about 15 minutes to get them in

 

have some play in my steering column now tho...going to make a new thread about it soon...but for anybody that sees it here...

the steering is fine and everything seems to be aligned pretty well as i can take my hands off the wheel and stay straight on the road for a good distance...but when i hit a bump or pot hole the wheel shakes and makes a thudding noise...i know nothing about steering columns other than it runs to the steering box and all that. but it definitely feels like the whole column is shaking

leaving for vacation friday morning so i wont be able to mess with it till after i get back unless its an easy fix

 

Intermediate Steering Shaft.
Went in my parents 2000, and is on the way out in my 05. My issues was it would bind turning. Once greased it was fine but has play, and rattles over bumps