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Mancar1
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Rattle
When the road is smooth the 68 has no under carriage noise, but when the road is bumpy. I get a loud enoying rattle from under the frontend. Darn, I have not been able to locate it. Any pointers?
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68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
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Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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sargentrs
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Re: Rattle
Hmmm 
Retainer plate at the top of the coil spring under the spring tower?
Retainer plate at the top of the coil spring under the spring tower?Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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bumpandsweptline
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Re: Rattle
Take a look at radis arm bushings that and shocks make sure you don't have a broken shock .
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crazyhorse
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Re: Rattle
Check the exhaust pipe & muffler from front to back.
Spare tire if mounted underneath can rattle too.
Spare tire if mounted underneath can rattle too.
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Mancar1
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Re: Rattle
Thanks for the input all. 
Not the retaining plate under the spring tower.
New shocks, and the bushings on radius arm are old but ok.
Exh system 2.5", new and solid. Spare is bolted topside to bed.
Will keep hunting and when I find it, and I will. 
I will post what is was.
Keep on Trucking...John
Not the retaining plate under the spring tower.
New shocks, and the bushings on radius arm are old but ok.
Exh system 2.5", new and solid. Spare is bolted topside to bed.
Will keep hunting and when I find it, and I will.
I will post what is was.Keep on Trucking...John
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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crazyhorse
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Re: Rattle
Mr John, you found that rattle ? 
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Mancar1
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Re: Rattle
No not yet. Have so much else going on I don't have as much time to play with the 68 as I would like.crazyhorse wrote:Mr John, you found that rattle ?
Thanks for asking.
Keep on Trucking.....John
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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alphawave7
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Re: Rattle
My rattle is due to caliper bushings missing...I was too ignorant to know what they went to when I rebuilt the brakes, and threw them out thinking they were there to fit another model. Trash man had already come by the time i figured it out. Still need them bushings, too! 
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70shortwide
Re: Rattle
lower shock mount... took me a while to find on mine, rivets were wallowing around in the holes
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tnlprt
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Re: Rattle
Does it go away when you apply the brakes
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BobbyFord
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Re: Rattle
I have a weighted rubber mallet that I use for diagnosing rattles. I get under the vehicle and start tapping around until I find something.
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stover
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Re: Rattle
That is so obvious I can't believe I haven't thought of it. I have been hearing a rattle under my truck for a while. Guess what I am doing this weekend.
'68 Mustang
'69 F250 4x4
'69 F250 4x4
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Mancar1
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Re: Rattle
Never to old to learn. I have a couple dead blow mallets. Thanks Bobby, I will Jack er up and tap away.BobbyFord wrote:I have a weighted rubber mallet that I use for diagnosing rattles. I get under the vehicle and start tapping around until I find something.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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72BahamaBlue
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Re: Rattle
The upper and lower fender mounting bolts nearest the cab on my truck work their way loose every couple of years. Also had a couple of rivets on the radius arm brackets get loose.