98 K1500 Front Susp. Question

[Browning151]

I have a 98 K1500 ECSB that I bought about 2 weeks ago and I have noticed a sort of rattle from the front susp. It seems like mostly the front left, but its hard to pinpoint. It doesnt happen on every bump that I hit, but it seems to be becoming more frequent. Its sort of a rattle/popping noise and I can sometimes feel in the the brake pedal if Im applying brakes when it happens. I got under the truck and looked for anything that may be loose and the only thing I found was a little play in the tie rod to the driver side, other than that everything seemed tight. Bushings on the sway bar and lower A-arm look somewhat dry and cracked, possible cause? Seems like to me its between tie rod, bushings or possibly a ball joint about to go? Any suggestions on what to check, or if anyone else has had this any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[taillight]

Check the brake caliper, then do a dry park test. Get under and have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth. Look for loose joints. No play. Jack up the truck and use a pry bar or long 2x4 and pry up on a tire and watch the ball joints.

[777stickman]

Also check the shock mounts for tightness.

[Browning151]

thanks for the tips, thats the first project for the day. Ill post back with what I find.