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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Hello All. I need help or I’m going to put a bullet between the eyes of this truck.
I have a 97 Dodge ram 3500 4x4 diesel, turning sharp to moderate corners I hear a clunk, knock feels like it’s coming from the floor under my feet.
Ok I have replaced all 4 ball joints, universal axle joints, hubs, all tie rod ends, custom made a cross brace for the steering gear box pitmen bearing support, replaced the bearing at the bottom of the steering column with new bushing, replaced the intermediary steering shaft with new “D” shaft and custom slider, new shocks, custom made track bar with two hyme joints,
ALL THIS AND THE CLUNK IS STILL THERE!!! WHAT AM I MISSING? Besides a 5th of Jack and a tree to run this thing into.
Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Have a look here.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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i put that on my truck works great!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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+1 on the Rock Solid fix. But also check your shocks lower bolts. Have you replaced them too? Either way, the lower bolts want to be like a 100 ft lbs.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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clunking under the driver or passenger feet is loose lower shock bolts. torque to 100+ pounds.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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What about the upper and lower control arm bushings have you checked those.
 
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