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Rattle in front end -- like someone got married and strung cans to the car

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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 01:54 PM
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The rear control arm bushings can make a lot of noise. Replacements are about $14 each, and they aren't too difficult to install. The torque procedure is 2-step when tightening.
Old Jul 19, 2021 | 03:48 PM
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That rear bolt is torqued to 74 ft lbs then turned another 180 degrees

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ol-arms-44378/

The Moog problem solvers are $35.00 CDN at RockAuto and they last a lot longer, I have to replace my FE5 bushings just a year after I installed them
Old Jul 20, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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Turned out the entire problem was the hubcaps -- two of them in particular. I took them off and the sound was gone. Haven't decided what the long-term fix will be.
Old Jul 21, 2021 | 05:54 AM
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Paint doesn’t rattle!



Pick a colour you like! Sand, prime ant paint …. Or powder coating
Old Jul 21, 2021 | 03:19 PM
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My rims aren't like that -- on mine you can see the brake drums.
Old Jul 21, 2021 | 04:37 PM
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Can't paint spokes? Or, throw the wheel covers into a corner and love the look of steely spokes.
I can't think of a way the stock wheel covers could make that much noise. Maybe 2 noisy ones are the wrong replacements; there are 2 designs of spoked wheel covers one for spoked wheels and one for 20 hole wheels.
Old Jul 22, 2021 | 06:10 AM
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These 5 spoke rims can be painted any colour you like! Black is very popular
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