Name that noise!

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07-10-2008, 11:08 AM
POS Racing

Name that noise!

This week I swiped the '02 from the ::Curls:: and have been using it for work.

One thing I notice is what sounds like a suspension rattle that I think is coming from the front end. It sounds like something is loose, but on further investigation last night I couldn't find anything wrong.

I'd like to track this noise down but I'm not sure where to start...

Anyone with an NB had a similar noise? The car is all stock with just an upgraded front sway bar.

I don't recall my '99 making this noise, but as most of you know cars don't make a lot of noise when hermetically sealed in the bubble. ::EvilBana

TIA
07-10-2008, 11:37 AM
Sharpie

Did you check the sway bar good?
07-10-2008, 11:43 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Sharpie

Did you check the sway bar good?

I ran it up the ramps yesterday evening and it appears to be solid.

May pull the end-links it and see if the rattle goes away.
07-10-2008, 11:47 AM
channelmaniac

Missing spring clips on the front brakes? If so it'll rattle when you hit a bump.
07-10-2008, 11:48 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by channelmaniac

Missing spring clips on the front brakes? If so it'll rattle when you hit a bump.

The LS big brakes on an '02 don't have clips do they??
07-10-2008, 11:53 AM
jrj512

Pebble in the brake caliper? ;)

Bad shock? I think I have one on the Ranger that sounds like a rattle.
07-10-2008, 11:56 AM
wrxmr2eater

Have you checked the alignment bolts to see if you could turn them? Not that I would call that a rattle, more of a clunk.
07-10-2008, 02:29 PM
ken o

Endlinks.
07-10-2008, 04:04 PM
altiain

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Originally Posted by ken o

Endlinks.

+1.
07-11-2008, 08:41 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpie

Did you check the sway bar good?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

Endlinks.

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Originally Posted by altiain

+1.

So I rolled it back up on the ramps last night pulled out my trusty dead blow hammer and found the rattle!

It was the passenger side endlink the nut on the swaybar was just a touch loose, tightened it up gave it a test run and so far so good. ::Banana::

I would like to add the OEM NB endlinks are Meh...
07-11-2008, 09:32 AM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I would like to add the OEM NB endlinks are Meh...

I'd blame it on her driving... But you're just now noticing this??? They've been meh for years!
07-11-2008, 09:51 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

I'd blame it on her driving...

Well there is that, I'm just still amazed the darn thing is holding up to the constant abuse. ;)
07-11-2008, 09:59 AM
tailchaser

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Well there is that, I'm just still amazed the darn thing is holding up to the constant abuse. ;)

I still fondly remember that day going through Gainesville watching that yeller car roll through the corner in full opposite lock. Heh. Not quite as funny as the potato incident, but close.
07-11-2008, 12:22 PM
Darron65

Too late to help, but +1 on endlinks! BAM found one rattly one on my car after I gave up looking. I didn't mind being humbled, just glad the annoying noise was gone.
07-11-2008, 08:26 PM
Radio-Active

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

I still fondly remember that day going through Gainesville watching that yeller car roll through the corner in full opposite lock. Heh. Not quite as funny as the potato incident, but close.

So where's the http://hfboards.com/images/smilies/youtube.gif link?