dinner bell noise?

[khezik]

Hey guys, Expy noob here. Just picked up my first 2000 xlt 4wd today. After taking it out to dinner (I paid) i noticed that when I drive near other cars or curbs or walls I can hear a noise that sounds like its coming from the front passenger side wheel. Its not a grinding or a clicking...the best way I can describe it is a faint dinner bell ringing. I tried popping her in neutral, turning on the 4wd, turning the wheel side to side, and even going in reverse. Nothing changes the sound.

I'm hoping its just a loose brake dust shield rubbing up against the rotor. any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Stoned06]

Welcome. Pull off the center hub cap and see if there are loose retaining clips.

 

[khezik]

will check later today thanks! BTW I love the wealth of information on this forum, you guys are great!

 

[Paul S]

Check your sway bar in the front. It sounds like you need a swaybar repair kit. Vey easy, inexpensive fix.

 

[khezik]

thanks guys, it ended being the nut cover on teh steering knuckle right under the hub cap