Help chasing down a clunky-rattle sound

[dragonwind]

I am trying to chase down some front end rattling but I cannot pinpoint where it is coming from. I know that my control arms are creaking and they are due to be replaced soon, but this noise doesn't seem to coincide with it, plus I can only notice this 'rattle' at lower speeds and sounds like something is loose.

My first thought was the upper strut brace, but I checked and although it was loose it was not the source of the problem (yet it did seem quieter). I had just enough time this morning to pull the left wheel and check for anything loose and it was still good.

Maybe it is the front hood and the reason I don't get the noise when I am moving along is from the air down force?

Thanks

Chris

Edited June 1, 2009 by dragonwind

[suburban99]

Check the stabilizer bar (sway bar) end links. I as well has a rattle in the front end. Turns out it is a worn link. Starts making noise after 5 minutes of driving.

I broke loose the ball joints and strut arms to find out what it was as I thought it was a balljoint.

[dragonwind]

That was it! I put new drop links in the front and it went away. Now for the back and a suspension changeover...M030 perhaps.