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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Ok, so after replacing my shocks from the 2500 to some Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, which we thought would take care of that clunking noise any time I would hit even the smallest bump, but to my luck, it did not...now I am turning to you guys to see if yall have any thoughts on what could be causing this...

Here is the scoop on what has happened - about a month ago I have a 2.5 level kit put on my 2007 dodge ram 2wd with new shocks also installed (the 2500 shocks) and once I left, I noticed it was doing that, but I just figured it was the shocks since they were new and needed to be worn in...well yesterday I went and they changed my shocks out to the Pro Comps due to them being a single frame shocks, unlike the 2500 that has a skirt on it, they also said that the 2500 shock was hitting my spring which was what was causing the noise, but today while driving it is doing the exact same thing...

so any thought or ideas would be perfect, and again this noise is just whenever I hit a bump, regardless of the size bump, obiously the smaller the lighter the clunk and the bigger the louder...
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Had the similar problem on a buddies '06 Ram 1500 4x4. He purchased a set of Rancho Quicklifts, which is basically a spacer and new shock all in one unit, from a local tire/automotive shop. After a couple trips back to them with no change, he asked me to look at it before he had them yanked back off and boxed up.
The alignment on the passenger side unit didn't look quite in line to me, so I removed it, and put it back on. Fixed the problem, and I might add that I was VERY impressed with the ride quality of the QuickLifts.
So I'd say, make them summbitches pull them spacers back off and re-install them. You paid them good money, they agreed to do the job. Keep on 'em till it is right!!!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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so you think re-installing it will fix the clunking noise?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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I had same problem with my 03 qc after the rough country leveling kit. I tightened the **** out of the rear u bolt nuts it came with that added an inch to the rear. that helped a little. now I've got this clunk also you speak of on the drivers side. happens just once after I drop it from having it jacked up for wrenching on. weird as heck but I've kinda narrowed it down to the lower arms right bushing (when looking at it). it seems every time just that one time when I apply brakes it seems to pop back. inside cabin sounds like a clunk. just my .2 cents. maybe something you can look at?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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yea shoot, I dont know, Im not very smart when it comes to the suspension and pretty much everything under the hood so I am dropping my truck off at the shop that did my level kit and I just told them to FIX IT, which it might as well be when I get it back...
 
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