Front End Repair Shop ('01 Grand Caravan) Near Maple Grove?

[Dellfin]

The last few times I've brought my wife's '01 Gr Caravan in for oil changes I've mentioned to the shop that there is a rattle in the right front that is getting worse. Sounds like a shock has loose bolts or something and is banging around. Each time, they inspect and cannot find anything. I think it mat be deeper than a loose strut or other visible component and may be in the front power train.

Can anyone make a recommendation for a repair shop near Maple Grove, MN, that works on this type of repair and could inspect and fix for me at a fair price? (I assume it's OK to ask this on the forum...?) Apparently, the shop I'm having do my oil changes is not up to the task.

[Gus]

I would bet it is the sway bar bushing. Pretty common on these vans from what I have read. Sorry though, I don't know any shops in your area.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Bushings and stab links are very common on these. There is a Linn Company Paramount goodyear located in Champlin and one in Ramsey. Either one would be more than happy to solve this issue for you.

Click the link for locations/hours/phone numbers

The Linn Companies

[Dellfin]

Thanks for the info, guys.

Sure enough...bad sway bar bushings and a blown out mounting bracket for the strut. 500 clams later and good as new. Now just waiting for the bracket on the driver side to fail!