I have this intermittent sound more noticeable at low speeds that sounds like a loose piece of sheet metal rattling but seems to be affected by the wheels speed. At very low idle crawl it sounds like brakes squeaking, and there's the occasional clunking sound going up hill and turning.... Would this be a wheel bearing or axle shaft scenario? It seems louder and more pronounced now that I removed the wheel to inspect it.

Some other thoughts were that it could be those goofy lug nuts rattling or maybe the tire pressure sensor broke and fell off in the tire??? haha I'm grasping at anything at this point

 

Could be a bushing (lower control arm, sway bar) or it could be a swaybar end link.....or it could be a brake dust shield or even the heat shield by your spare tire.

Also could be the clutch packs in your locking rear diff, if so equipped.

 

Hey JOAT,

I had a similar issue with my LR3 not too long ago. Just like you, I had rattling from the front wheel wells especially at lower speeds and while hitting variations on the road. For me, it ended being that both control arms were loose, and just needed to be tightened. One way you can check to see if this is the issue at home is by placing your vehicle in either forward or reverse, and turning your steering wheel until you can hear the power steering pump strain. When doing this, pay attention for a clunk noise, which would indicate a loose control arm or an issue with a ball joint.

Another thought, your crash plates could be loose from your previous oil change? Probably not as you indicated it is specifically coming from the left front.

Hope this helps!

 

Thanks for the tips! I’ll check these out tomorrow.

 

WTF is a crash plate??