I have a 1998 Honda Accord 160,000 miles. There is a rattle that I am pretty sure its in the suspension area. I took it in to have it aligned and they said it was OK. More of a loose rattle in the front suspension and not like a loose muffler. More like a loose rubber thump against metal and not metal to metal. I know it is not engine mounts.

What else can I look at? I kind of think it a bad brushing. What about a loose swaybar? Can that cause it? It usually happens when I am turning or going over a little bump. It almost sounds like the shock absorners are loose, but thats is not it.

thanks!

 

The anti-roll bar bushings are a common reason for that.

Also check the radius-rods. They attach to the lower control arms, and go forward where they are bolted into the frame structure. That forward end is easy to miss (if it's loose).