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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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Rattle in front drivers side

Ok, whenever I'm driving fast (70+) there is a rattle that starts in the front drivers side that sounds as though it's comming from the kick panel area. It only happens at high speed, but is a little distracting/unnerving. Any help is appriciated. Thanks
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Does anyone know about this problem?
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 01:28 PM
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i used to have a rattle but it was from my louvers, ummm have you checked to see if any thing was loose down there? and if the wheel well is not rusted out and flapping in the wind?
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Hard to say what this might be caused by. Could be something as simple as the rubber dust cover that is there to protect the steering gear from any water that may be splashed up by the tire when driving. Could also be the front lower control arm in which the inner bushing has gone out. Could also be a tire imbalance, but you'd also feel some shudder in the steering wheel at certain speeds. Could be the front fender isn't bolted down to the lower valance, which is rubbing when the air pressure builds up. Could be the front stabilizer bar bushing has gone out, or the mount is loose. Could be...

Get some jacks (and stands) under that front end, and dig into it - best way to find out is to take a look. Post back if you have questions,
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