Elusive rattle

[Hilux2400]

996 Carrera C2 2003 Model 55k miles

I know this is an almost impossible question to answer, but I am looking for some pointers.

I have a rattle that seems to becoming from the suspension area and not the engine bay. It is definitely not from inside. It only occurs after I have driven the car for about 10/20 miles. I suspect either slack brake pads or shock absorbers in some way. It is more noticeable on uneven surfaces.

I cannot find anything obvious that might be the source.

Do shock absorbers get noisy after a few miles if they are worn?

Thanks for "listening"

H

D

[JFP in PA]

996 Carrera C2 2003 Model 55k miles

I know this is an almost impossible question to answer, but I am looking for some pointers.

I have a rattle that seems to becoming from the suspension area and not the engine bay. It is definitely not from inside. It only occurs after I have driven the car for about 10/20 miles. I suspect either slack brake pads or shock absorbers in some way. It is more noticeable on uneven surfaces.

I cannot find anything obvious that might be the source.

Do shock absorbers get noisy after a few miles if they are worn?

Thanks for "listening"

H

D

Check your sway bar mounts and end links.

[Hilux2400]

Thanks JFP

[RRocket]

Yes, my response was going to be a sway bar bushing.

[Hilux2400]

I've done the change and the rattle seems to have gone. Parts cost £102. I was surprised as the bushes looked OK and so did the ball joints on the drop arms. They were nowhere near being unsafe. However, even small movement would be heard from these parts. I was concerned that the set screws holding the bush mounts to the alloy suspension mounts would have seized, but they were OK and came out easily.

Thanks for your help.

H