Re: tracking down suspension rattle

From: David Margrave (david.margrave@gmail.com)
Date: Sun Jan 10 2010 - 22:10:02 EST


Sorry I got it backwards, uppers seem to be available but the only
lower control arm bushings I can find are for 4x2.

This brings to mind a question - I've gotten by without needing an
alignment so far but if I go messing around with the bushings or other
suspension parts, I'll need an alignment. Then it may just be easier
to find a shop to install the parts and do the alignment at one time.
The only problem is most shops don't want to install parts you bring
in, they want to sell you the part (at a mark-up). The only time I've
tried, the guy got pretty tense and just said "do you want me to work
on your truck or not?"

On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 7:01 PM, David Margrave
<david.margrave@gmail.com> wrote:
> I just replaced the lower ball joints (and uppers a couple years
> back), and also CV axles which needed it (they were clunking in
> reverse when backing out of the driveway).  It has decreased the
> suspension rattle I occasionally feel through the steering wheel and
> brake pedal, but not eliminated it.  It is most noticeable while
> braking, the moment before coming to a complete stop and maybe
> sometimes right after, I can feel some rattle.  The ball joints have
> improved things but I want to track down the last source of rattle.
>
> I'm wondering what I should be looking at next, maybe the control arm
> bushings, etc.  Is that job a pain?   I have done some searching on
> various sites and upper control arm bushings, OEM or aftermarket,
> don't seem to be available for my truck.  Lowers are available, with a
> good selection of brands and types (urethane, etc)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
> 95 4x4 5.2L
>
> p.s. I'm in digest mode so if you could cc: replies that'd be great.
>



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