Clunk/Clank/knock Noise
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Clunk/Clank/knock Noise
Hey guys i tried searching this in google and the forums, there are some similar threads but doesn't quite fit the situation.
98 ram 1500 4x4 with 191k miles, looks like it had a lift kit put on it at some point.
About a month ago the truck started making this clunk/clank/knock noise. Its very hard to replicate on purpose when the truck isn't on/moving and honestly even when moving and on. It happens intermittently.
Seems most consistent when im at a dead stop and i accelerate hard or when im cornering hard, either direction.
Originally I thought it might be the driveshaft smacking back and forth but i tried moving in neutral, didn't budge going foward and back but i think the U joints are going bad because I can hear this deep "wub wub" noise while driving and theres some play when spinning the shaft by hand.
I checked ball joints, sway bar, tie rod, links, and track bar, they feel solid even though the boots ripped and leaking grease (been like since I got the truck and didnt make that noise before, just been filling it with grease every other week) I checked the rear and front suspension by just standing on the truck bumpers and bouncing up and down, couldn't produce the noise. I checked the bolts that hold the cab down, nothing.
Another thing to add is that it makes this clunk noise once and won't do it again until i come back to a dead stop and take off or if i corner hard to other direction once ive gone the other way.
The noise sounds like it comes from the passenger side rear but other times it sounds like it comes from the front passenger side. Ive already replaced the U joints for the front axles and right side ball joints.
Im lost, please help! Thanks in advance.
98 ram 1500 4x4 with 191k miles, looks like it had a lift kit put on it at some point.
About a month ago the truck started making this clunk/clank/knock noise. Its very hard to replicate on purpose when the truck isn't on/moving and honestly even when moving and on. It happens intermittently.
Seems most consistent when im at a dead stop and i accelerate hard or when im cornering hard, either direction.
Originally I thought it might be the driveshaft smacking back and forth but i tried moving in neutral, didn't budge going foward and back but i think the U joints are going bad because I can hear this deep "wub wub" noise while driving and theres some play when spinning the shaft by hand.
I checked ball joints, sway bar, tie rod, links, and track bar, they feel solid even though the boots ripped and leaking grease (been like since I got the truck and didnt make that noise before, just been filling it with grease every other week) I checked the rear and front suspension by just standing on the truck bumpers and bouncing up and down, couldn't produce the noise. I checked the bolts that hold the cab down, nothing.
Another thing to add is that it makes this clunk noise once and won't do it again until i come back to a dead stop and take off or if i corner hard to other direction once ive gone the other way.
The noise sounds like it comes from the passenger side rear but other times it sounds like it comes from the front passenger side. Ive already replaced the U joints for the front axles and right side ball joints.
Im lost, please help! Thanks in advance.
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Hey guys i tried searching this in google and the forums, there are some similar threads but doesn't quite fit the situation.
98 ram 1500 4x4 with 191k miles, looks like it had a lift kit put on it at some point.
About a month ago the truck started making this clunk/clank/knock noise. Its very hard to replicate on purpose when the truck isn't on/moving and honestly even when moving and on. It happens intermittently.
Seems most consistent when im at a dead stop and i accelerate hard or when im cornering hard, either direction.
Originally I thought it might be the driveshaft smacking back and forth but i tried moving in neutral, didn't budge going foward and back but i think the U joints are going bad because I can hear this deep "wub wub" noise while driving and theres some play when spinning the shaft by hand.
I checked ball joints, sway bar, tie rod, links, and track bar, they feel solid even though the boots ripped and leaking grease (been like since I got the truck and didnt make that noise before, just been filling it with grease every other week) I checked the rear and front suspension by just standing on the truck bumpers and bouncing up and down, couldn't produce the noise. I checked the bolts that hold the cab down, nothing.
Another thing to add is that it makes this clunk noise once and won't do it again until i come back to a dead stop and take off or if i corner hard to other direction once ive gone the other way.
The noise sounds like it comes from the passenger side rear but other times it sounds like it comes from the front passenger side. Ive already replaced the U joints for the front axles and right side ball joints.
Im lost, please help! Thanks in advance.
98 ram 1500 4x4 with 191k miles, looks like it had a lift kit put on it at some point.
About a month ago the truck started making this clunk/clank/knock noise. Its very hard to replicate on purpose when the truck isn't on/moving and honestly even when moving and on. It happens intermittently.
Seems most consistent when im at a dead stop and i accelerate hard or when im cornering hard, either direction.
Originally I thought it might be the driveshaft smacking back and forth but i tried moving in neutral, didn't budge going foward and back but i think the U joints are going bad because I can hear this deep "wub wub" noise while driving and theres some play when spinning the shaft by hand.
I checked ball joints, sway bar, tie rod, links, and track bar, they feel solid even though the boots ripped and leaking grease (been like since I got the truck and didnt make that noise before, just been filling it with grease every other week) I checked the rear and front suspension by just standing on the truck bumpers and bouncing up and down, couldn't produce the noise. I checked the bolts that hold the cab down, nothing.
Another thing to add is that it makes this clunk noise once and won't do it again until i come back to a dead stop and take off or if i corner hard to other direction once ive gone the other way.
The noise sounds like it comes from the passenger side rear but other times it sounds like it comes from the front passenger side. Ive already replaced the U joints for the front axles and right side ball joints.
Im lost, please help! Thanks in advance.
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I did not check the shock bushings but I will report back when I can. Wont be able to see the truck until tomorrow
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You checked tie rods, wheel bearings, and ball joints?
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What I would do is crawl under the truck in the area you think the noise is coming from and start shaking everything.
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shook the entire truck by jumping on front or back bumper. Cant replicate it