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eedgell · 07-04-2007, 01:20 PM

Is it possible to have a rattle free 4x4? I have replaced the cab mounts, new ss bed to frame bolt kit, tightened every bolt I can find, and still have some small rattles. Where are these trucks prone to rattle? What's normal? How is yours?

Blue_71 · 07-04-2007, 01:42 PM

mine clunks in the floorboards bad... havent figured that one out yet, all good bushings, new cab mounts, all bolts tight, yet it still shifts hard enough to mess with the clutch

also has a bad rattle from somewhere around the t-case, i think its the slop in the shifter though

va_tlc · 07-04-2007, 06:23 PM

my windows rattle.. even after new felts.. i had a 69 once that rattled underneath. come to find out the transfer was touching the body, you can use a little mirror to check and see if that may be your trouble, i doubt its many out here without a rattle here and there thou..

Mudder · 07-04-2007, 08:20 PM

Windows and after I had redone it there were none. I need to redo the front window channels.

eedgell · 07-04-2007, 08:49 PM

I also re-did my windows, and that stopped alot. There are still some squeaks, and slite rattles. I even put new hood stops in. Where else can a truck make noise? I have the deluxe trim, so that might be some of it.

EFI70Blazer · 07-04-2007, 10:13 PM

Where doesn't mine rattle is the question. Maybe after i get it all done it won't rattle i hope.

va_tlc · 07-04-2007, 11:01 PM

eedgell... i bet that 454 makes some rattles.... those kinda rattles is the ones id love to hear... efiblazer i hear ya man,,, rattles is something hard to find and harder to cure

1969k10stepside · 07-04-2007, 11:07 PM

A 4wd without rattles,and such? I've never heard of such a thing!

Mine doesnt rattle,but its only half done so far

If anything does,its the 205 shifter,its got some play in it...The motor will make the other noises go away though

BTW,like the new color VA_TLC

No more being pink...

cstanley · 07-05-2007, 01:03 AM

i get a lot from tailgate internals, and a hard clunk on most bumps. i'm thiking it might be the armor on the rear gas tank...

earl87gta · 07-05-2007, 01:43 AM

Besides windows and keys, all the tools and spair parts I carrier around incase I find my self broke down. on my step side it was the tail gate chains and on the burb its the big 6in shackles hanging from the bumper.

snj8198 · 07-05-2007, 11:31 AM

i've got a poping noise coming from around the steering box. i dont think its the box itself since i've replaced it before, but it may be the bracing around that area.

va_tlc · 07-05-2007, 04:02 PM

thanks dustin,, iv been trying to subscribe for sometime now... but everytime something comes up... need this need that... i belive veryone who owns one of these trucks knows the feeling huh...

**special-K** · 07-05-2007, 10:11 PM

Tailgate on bumps.

eedgell · 07-05-2007, 10:21 PM

Found some more on the inner fender wells. Alot of bolts in there, check them. Every single one.

DirtyLarry · 07-05-2007, 11:11 PM

No rattles really, only an annoying itch/squeak noise from the ashtray. The D rings on the rear bumper rattle a bit when off road but a piece of heater hose helped quieted that down. Got plenty of gear noise, Detroit locker pop and Superswamper tire noise though.

07-04-2007, 01:20 PM	#1
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Where does your truck rattle? Is it possible to have a rattle free 4x4? I have replaced the cab mounts, new ss bed to frame bolt kit, tightened every bolt I can find, and still have some small rattles. Where are these trucks prone to rattle? What's normal? How is yours? __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric Last edited by eedgell; 07-04-2007 at 06:59 PM.

07-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#3
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Where does your truck rattle? my windows rattle.. even after new felts.. i had a 69 once that rattled underneath. come to find out the transfer was touching the body, you can use a little mirror to check and see if that may be your trouble, i doubt its many out here without a rattle here and there thou.. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

07-04-2007, 08:20 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Where does your truck rattle? Windows and after I had redone it there were none. I need to redo the front window channels. Last edited by Mudder; 07-04-2007 at 08:21 PM.

07-04-2007, 08:49 PM	#5
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Where does your truck rattle? I also re-did my windows, and that stopped alot. There are still some squeaks, and slite rattles. I even put new hood stops in. Where else can a truck make noise? I have the deluxe trim, so that might be some of it. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-04-2007, 10:13 PM	#6
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: Where does your truck rattle? Where doesn't mine rattle is the question. Maybe after i get it all done it won't rattle i hope. __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear)

07-04-2007, 11:01 PM	#7
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Where does your truck rattle? eedgell... i bet that 454 makes some rattles.... those kinda rattles is the ones id love to hear... efiblazer i hear ya man,,, rattles is something hard to find and harder to cure __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

07-04-2007, 11:07 PM	#8
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Where does your truck rattle? A 4wd without rattles,and such? I've never heard of such a thing! Mine doesnt rattle,but its only half done so far If anything does,its the 205 shifter,its got some play in it...The motor will make the other noises go away though BTW,like the new color VA_TLC No more being pink... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-04-2007 at 11:08 PM.

07-05-2007, 01:03 AM	#9
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Where does your truck rattle? i get a lot from tailgate internals, and a hard clunk on most bumps. i'm thiking it might be the armor on the rear gas tank... __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

07-05-2007, 01:43 AM	#10
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Where does your truck rattle? Besides windows and keys, all the tools and spair parts I carrier around incase I find my self broke down. on my step side it was the tail gate chains and on the burb its the big 6in shackles hanging from the bumper. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

07-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#11
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Where does your truck rattle? i've got a poping noise coming from around the steering box. i dont think its the box itself since i've replaced it before, but it may be the bracing around that area. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

07-05-2007, 04:02 PM	#12
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Where does your truck rattle? thanks dustin,, iv been trying to subscribe for sometime now... but everytime something comes up... need this need that... i belive veryone who owns one of these trucks knows the feeling huh... __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

07-05-2007, 10:11 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Where does your truck rattle? Tailgate on bumps. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-05-2007, 10:21 PM	#14
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Where does your truck rattle? Found some more on the inner fender wells. Alot of bolts in there, check them. Every single one. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-05-2007, 11:11 PM	#15
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Where does your truck rattle? No rattles really, only an annoying itch/squeak noise from the ashtray. The D rings on the rear bumper rattle a bit when off road but a piece of heater hose helped quieted that down. Got plenty of gear noise, Detroit locker pop and Superswamper tire noise though. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram



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