closer to finding a rattle thats driving me crazy. sounds metalic and I have narrowed it down to bumps that shake the vehicle from side to side vs. front to back or back to front. any one have any ideas??? 99 4wd SR5

 

Probably not this..... but worth mentioning....

Inner Power Steering Rack Ends. ( Common thing )

Is your noise inside the cabin or out?

Jay

 

seems to be outside the cabin at one point I thought it was my front suspension or possibly something inside my passenger side door??? thanks for the help!!

 

How many miles on your rig?

Jay

 

swerks:

I dont know if this is it, but i had this crazy rattle that happened everytime i went over a bump. It was coming from the rear suspension.

Turns out it was from a part located within the rear tow hitch. It was this piece of metal that kept twanging up against the inner wall of the tow hitch.

And yes, it was a 99 too.

Bob

 

48000 mi on my truck I have checked out the hitch thing also checked shock bolts , sway bars, heat shield for exhaust. running boards removed, front skid plate removed, checked hood cowl, have not checked out drainage tubings from moon roof,dont want to remove interior panels if possible. also check for loose seat bolts and latches front and back and its not the seat belts. any new thoughts ???? Jay how do I check out the power steering unit you mentioned ???:cry:

 

1. Raise the front of the vehicle.

2. Turn the key on. Turn key off. Leave key in. ( keeps wheel unlocked ).

3. Grab one of your front wheels at 3 and 9 oclock.

4. Wiggle the tire back and forth.

If there is play in the steering system, you should be able to feel it while wiggling it back and forth.


Jay

 

Its not the power steering

 

A source of noise for me was my spare tire moving around, check that out.

 

Nope I checked the spare