rattling sound

[kworzy]

i've got a 93 explorer bone stock that i took wheelin, on the way back, on every bump ther was a rattle, like a tin can full of gravel, coming somewhere in the area of the front right tire, i dont think its actually rocks in the frame, my dad thought it might be the shock, but i pulled it off and dind't see nething really wrong with it, no rattle when i shook it or lightly hit it with a hammer, just testing it, so i'm guess its somewhere in the hub, i've never had a hub apart before so i'm basically going in blind, if anybody has the answer and knows whats wrong with my truck, or has a pretty good idea, or can tell me where to look or what too look for while i'm pullin it apart, their imput would be grately appreciated, i'm fairly inclined when it comes to workin on trucks, but i've never had one apart before, thats why i'm nervous, dont know all the parts in it, and are their any specialy tools i'll need?

 

[kworzy]

stil waiting for a reply, i really need help, i dont know what i'm doing or what i'm looking for, what could it be, i have no idea, could somebody please give me a list of thigns to check or somebody to contact that might know

 

[Longjohn119]

Check the heat shields on you cat converters .... Haven't owned a Ford yet that I didn't have to eventually put a extra large hose clamp around the cat converter and shield because the welds broke loose making it rattle ... most likely it is the front one, it's just behind the right front wheel

Ahhh ... make sure the exhaust has cooled off before you start groping around there (Hey you were the one who said you didn't know what you were doing)

 

[DeRocha]

I agree with John.. The heat shields are notorious at busting loose over time (they are only held in place by a few tack welds hear and there). Any way you can remove them or get some large stainless steel spring clamps (kind for pipes) and tighten them back down.