2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Rattle somewhere in suspension

[4xquadrod]

I have a 96 12V 2500 2WD.

It has an annoying rattle that sounds like a loose shock but the shocks seem tight. Has anyone had this and found what it is?



Thanks

 

[braible]

4xquadrod,

you might want to check the brake caliper and/or the sway bar links.



Brian

 

[RAndrae]

knock knock

I have a 96 one ton. when I first got it , it had an annoying knock in the front end that occured while on a pot holed rd.

It was the lower end of the shocks that where not pinched tight enough and moving on the bolts, retorqed GONE

 

[Dane]

Those kinds of noises can be tough to find



I usually start by finding a section of quiet road where the noise happens. Then I drive with my door open to try and isolate what section of the truck the noise is comming from - front, back, left side , right side, etc... Don't do this on the freeway



Once I have an area to work on, I get a big rubber hammer and roll under the truck and start whacking stuff till I hear the noise. Don't laugh it works



Sometimes it takes a friend to help by bouncing up and down on one of the bumpers while i'm under listening. best done while parked...