Rattle
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From: Moore, OK 73160
Rattle
I have a rattle coming from the front Right side. Can't find anything loose or worn. It's not the brakes. Anyone else have this problem?
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97 F-150 5.4L 4wd. Tow pack, K&N FIPK, Carr steps, had a bug deflector (hail took care of that) Enough electronics to make Luke Skywalker feel at home
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97 F-150 5.4L 4wd. Tow pack, K&N FIPK, Carr steps, had a bug deflector (hail took care of that) Enough electronics to make Luke Skywalker feel at home
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From: Minneapolis, MN USA
I am not sure this is the same situation as you, but I had a rattle coming from the front end every time I would go over a bump at low speeds(probably couldn't hear it at higher speeds). I was able to trace it to the shock absorber. Try this. Grab a hold of the lower end of the shock where it connects to the lower control arm and try to twist and move it around--it should not move at all. My shock had some "play" although the bolt was not loose. I am not convinced it was a bad shock. But when I compared the new shock to the one it replaced, I notice a plastic ring in the bolt hole of the new shock where it connects to the arm. The old shock did not have this plastic ring. I just wonder if the "play" was caused by the bolt not being flush against the hole of the shock. Anyways, the rattle disappeared after replacing both shocks. I know I kind of babbled, but I hope this helps....
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From: Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
I experienced the same with my shocks. The rubber bushings (upper and lower)wear very fast and can cause some movement that may rattle and squeak while riding. So, this may be the case, but there are so many posibilities that I suggest lots of patience and go over there and start isolating the posible cause until you get it. And then start with the next one.
I have been doing this with this truck for over two years inside and outside looking for every annoying noise. From time to time they come to bother and test us.
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98 4x4 Lariat SC 5.4L ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 LS in oxford white two tone. Only modifications, K&N Filtercharger and Stepshield door sill protectors. Many more to come.
To be installed next week: 3" Performance Accesories body lift and Lift Lips.
[This message has been edited by JMTruck (edited 08-22-2000).]
I have been doing this with this truck for over two years inside and outside looking for every annoying noise. From time to time they come to bother and test us.
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98 4x4 Lariat SC 5.4L ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 LS in oxford white two tone. Only modifications, K&N Filtercharger and Stepshield door sill protectors. Many more to come.
To be installed next week: 3" Performance Accesories body lift and Lift Lips.
[This message has been edited by JMTruck (edited 08-22-2000).]