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XJ6 series III front end rattle

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I have replaced outer tie rods, upper ball joints, steering rack bushings. Still have the rattle (dull rattle sound over minor bumps, etc. ). Could this be the inner tie rod ball joints? Any suggestions? Thanks guys.
 
Shock bushings (upper and lower), sway bar bushings and link bushings is where I'd look first.
Also, make sure the wheel bearings aren't loose.
Car on the ground, lay down by each wheel on a blanket, push up and pull down on the wing, put your hand on bits and you can feel it to pinpoint.
 
Usually shock bushings. Best of all, easy and cheap!!
 
First thought too! Just as Jesse, TOC, and Steve. Those were the first thing we did in the shop and was a 99% cure. The spongy originals really don't last much over 30K. But, replace with original bushings on top as the harder bushings can pull the metal over time.
 
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