Mysterious rattle from the front end, Help?!

[California4runner]

I have no idea what this sound can be its making me batty, its really embarrassing hearing a tambourine at the front end, I need help figuring this one out guys. Has anyone heard this before? Can someone point me in the right direction? TIA

 

[jgue467]

Sounds like a small metal object banging against another metal object. Could be as simple as the brackets holding the anti-sway bar in place? Gotta get underneath and start checking object by object.... Luck and enjoy that Cali runner! :cowboy:

 

[thegipper]

There are so many things that could be making that rattling noise that it's nearly impossible to know what it is just by listening to it.

I like to use a mallet and start smacking some things until I can isolate where the noise is coming from. Start with the exhaust..

 

[California4runner]

I do have a rubber mallet I may be able to isolate the sound.

 

[California4runner]

tap tap tap a roo

Seems like the only thing I can find that rattles is the skid plate lol
I'm going to take a her out once it stops raining and do a test run.

 

[mckennar]

My stock skid rubs against my radiator and makes a sound like this when I shut the driver's front door. With the door shut while driving, in the cab it sounds like squeaky bed springs.

 

[badattitude]

Guessing it's brake pad clip. There is a clip that holds the brake pads in place and if it comes loose it sounds like that. I don't think it's dangerous like the brake pad will come out, just annoying until it's properly re-positioned.

 

[California4runner]

Bingo

Guessing it's brake pad clip. There is a clip that holds the brake pads in place and if it comes loose it sounds like that. I don't think it's dangerous like the brake pad will come out, just annoying until it's properly re-positioned.

The Bottom Brake Pad Clip was loose causing that awful racket, tip of the old hat good sir thanks for the help. :yo: :yo: :yo: