Distinct metal tapping/clanking sound at low speed over any bump- front suspension

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Old 06-09-2024, 01:52 PM
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Distinct metal tapping/clanking sound at low speed over any bump- front suspension

I’m experiencing a distinct metal clanging or metal tapping sound at low speeds from the front end over any road imperfection. Can only hear it w windows down. 08 2-owner, dealer maintained RL w only 50k miles. Car drives smooth as butter w no drift or noise otherwise. Suspension feels good, nothing abnormal I’ve noticed other than the noise??

Sway bar links? Break calipers rattling? I don’t necessarily thinks it’s the engine mounts?

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Originally Posted by w8tlifterty
I’m experiencing a distinct metal clanging or metal tapping sound at low speeds from the front end over any road imperfection. Can only hear it w windows down. 08 2-owner, dealer maintained RL w only 50k miles. Car drives smooth as butter w no drift or noise otherwise. Suspension feels good, nothing abnormal I’ve noticed other than the noise??

Sway bar links? Break calipers rattling? I don’t necessarily thinks it’s the engine mounts?

Thanks in advance
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Old 06-13-2024, 05:51 AM
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Anti-chatter springs on the front pads - TADT,S.

The leaf springs are attached with a hex bolt, which seizes and they are almost impossible to replace.

Some drill out & JB-weld a new one in. I left them there.

The ones on the pads themselves are easy to replace and quiet it down a bit. Plenty of copper grease helps too.
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