Why does my suspension rattle?
Rattling noises that appear when you’re driving over bumps, or on uneven surfaces, are often down to the suspension. These rattles can disappear once you speed up a bit or when the going gets smoother. The culprits may be the drop links (e.g. if they’ve snapped), worn bushes or corroded shock absorbers.
What should I do if I hear a noise in my rear end?
Step 1: Suspend the vehicle on a car lift. Step 2: If you hear constant noise when you drive, have someone run the car while it’s suspended. Remember to stay away from the driveshaft and yoke. These spin very fast and can cause injury.
What should I do if I hear a rattle in my truck?
Broken frame crossmember? Lay underneath, spare off, with a large rubber mallet or a plastic dead-blow hammer. Start smacking things until you hear the noise. Chase it down that way. What year is the truck? How many miles?
Why does rear differential noise sound like a broken gear?
Having a chipped or missing high spot on a gear tooth sounds closely similar to a broken gear except that the rear differential noise only happens while accelerating or decelerating. This is because the problem is just present on one side of the offending tooth.
What kind of Rattle does a spare tire make?
The most prominent rattle I hear is the cable hoist for the spare tire. I couldn’t hear anything else clearly. I assume you’ve checked the shock absorber and leaf spring bushings?
Where does the rattling sound come from in a car?
To simplify this process, we’ve broken down the possible locations to four main areas of your vehicle: Rattling noises that come from the bottom of your vehicle may be noticeable upon starting, while driving at certain speeds, when you hit a bump in the road, or even all the time.
Broken frame crossmember? Lay underneath, spare off, with a large rubber mallet or a plastic dead-blow hammer. Start smacking things until you hear the noise. Chase it down that way. What year is the truck? How many miles?
Why does my steering make a rattling noise?
Rattling noises in the wheel wells usually come from a few specific areas. Let’s run down the possibilities. Your vehicle has many interconnected components in its suspension system. There are springs, struts or shock absorbers, sway bars and links that are attached to one another. Your steering system is also integrated into the front suspension.
What should I do if my exhaust is making a rattling noise?
Solution: Have your exhaust system checked by your mechanic or a muffler shop. The fix could be as easy as tightening a loose clamp or replacing a damaged rubber hanger. It’s also possible you might need to replace a section of rusted-out exhaust pipe or even the muffler. Either way, it’s a quick and easy fix.