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Subject:Re: Front Suspension Rattle
From:David Brodbeck
Date:Sun, 9 Feb 2003 23:14:56 -0500
On Sun, 9 Feb 2003, Ronald D Maxseiner wrote:

> I have a 1985 with 180,000 miles.  The front suspension is making
> a rattling noise when I go small bumps.

Check for a broken sway bar link.  Sometimes they bind up and break off
where the sway bar attaches near the wheel, I'm told.

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