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2001 dodge ram, Front end clunking noise

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Old 07-08-2011, 09:36 PM
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Default 2001 dodge ram, Front end clunking noise

Okay this has been pissing me off since i bought the truck in mid feb.
It's a 2001 dodge ram, ext cab, 4x4

When i hit bumps in the road or my neighborhood, i hear this front end clunk, it sounds like its coming from the passenger right side towards the front. Me and my dad are both mechanically inclined but i have to say this one sure stumped us. Since hearing the problem we have replaced
-2 new front shocks
-All 4 ball joints
-Both Pass and Driver side wheel hubs
-Front wheel u-joints
-Stabilizer Links
-Tie rod ends (that needed to be replaced)

Also today i jacked it up and i started to inspect the heat shields on the exhaust,cat converter and towards the manifolds, The exhaust and cat were fine. but the heat shield that cover the pass side manifold was so rusted and when i touched it, it was hitting metal and i was 99% sure i found the problem, after removing it, i took a test drive and i still hear the damn clunk!!!!! I really need this noise gone. Any help will be much appreciated, Thanks
 
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:53 PM
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One of the control arms maybe? Also grab the bottom of the steering column where it comes out the firewall under the brake booster and see if it's loose.
 



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