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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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I have a new "rattle" sound from my right front side. I have new tie rods and its not like that sound. Its a litle deeper sound and the sound is only when driving on hard bumps/pit. If i use the brake the sound is gone. Is it the ball joints that need to be replaced? they are old.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Could be a hub bearing. Using the brake stabilizes it.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Could just be the brake pads rattling around.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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it dont sound like loose brakepads, its more like tie rod sound. Would balljoint make that type of sound when they are bad? I have new grease on them so maybe thats why it sound a litle difference. Would using the brake stabilize the nuckle?
The bearings are old too, so it could be that, but i dont see how it could make that type of sound, should i go for timken or is there a cheaper alternative thats ok to use, if i should replace them?
hm. maybe its the trackbar? I just remembered that i didnt replace any bushing/tierod on that.
Since my steering knuckle are realy rusty and there is deep marks where the brake pads are in contact, should i replace them or fix them?
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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Worn control arm bushings will knock when striking bumps.
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