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Old 01-19-2011, 03:53 PM
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Hello everyone, I am new to this forum, and jeeps in general. This is my first jeep, 88 Laredo, 4.0 4x4.. My question to all you pro's here is this; when I take off from a stand still, I hear a rattling, front end, up until about 25-30 mph, then it goes away. I know it can pretty much be anything, but any suggestions would be much appreciated.. Killer forum, luv it!!!!
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Sorry, it's also an automatic...
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whell bearings, fan belt, pulley under power steering, water pump u have locate the noise? hows steering wheel up until then even bad balance on tires

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if its a tinny rattle, then check for heat shields on and around the exhaust from head to tailpipe
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I will check all of the above today.. Steering I'd fine, will be replacing belts next so the tensioning on pulleys will b taken care of.. Thanks a ton for your help, much appreciated.

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