Curing a noisy front suspension?

[Ludachris]

Just wanted to throw this out there in case others have had the same problem - I've installed some KYB adjustables, Eibach springs, brakes, and new front axles. I have yet to cure the rattle that occurs when I go over small pot holes. It sounds like a wheel or shock is loose. Everything is tightened down, and the sounds were there before I even started any upgrading.

My thoughts are that the bushings are worn, or maybe the bearings are in need of a change. Any other ideas?

 

[turboholic]

-Check the anti-sway bar bushings, also upper OEM spring perch will rattle if it is not line up with the recess on the strut's recess.

 

[TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG]

Might be the bumpstops hitting the shock over bumps. Mine does the same thing, but I'm just too lazy to trim a little more off the bumpstop

 

[tsibribri]

i just had this looseness in the front of my car i needed new tierods

 

[RACER-X]

i have that same problem chris, but mine is in the rear of the car. the only time i hear it is when i hit a pot hole or uneven patch of road, however; i belive my problem to be blown out struts; not sure though.

 

[Ludachris]

Just wanted to update you guys - I just finished replacing the upper shock mounts on the front, the part that sits on top of the spring and bolts up to the shock tower. It cured about 90% of the rattling noises. HUGE difference! I'm sure my torn motor mount and old tie rods/bushings can stand to be replaced for even more improvement.