front end rattle

[GMC_MTR_4X4]

hey there, I have done my fair share of gravel driving with my 97 seirra and last couple trips I have taken the front end has progressively developed a rattle as if something was loose...... I took a look but nothing obvious. its the most noticable when on wash board the quick vibrating bumps make it obvisous. its like a tick tick tick almost like steel hitting steel coming from the front drivers side and its geting louder.... any I deas or input I 'd like to have an idea before I take it to the garage. thanks

[mazingo]

my 4x4 blazer did it too, it was a bushing on the sway bar end link. easy fix, hope this helps

[citydriver]

You may also want to check the shock mounting bolts

[GMC_MTR_4X4]

shock mounting bolts? for what tension or what?