Loud Thump
I have an 05 Ram 1500 quad cab Laramie 5.7l ...... when I take a sharp left even at very low speeds I hear a loud thump from underneath the vehicle that sounds and feels like it's coming from right under the hump or maybe slightly to the right side ....but fairly centralized. Looked all over underneath and see no sign of anything bumping the body nor of any worn parts. Anybody know what this may be?

 

Wheel hubs (bearings) is my first day thought

 

Thank you..... any way I can check that myself? Oh..... and awesome truck Bro!

 

Sure. Jack up and support the front end with a jack and stands, then grab the a wheel and try to move it left and right and up and down. This checks the bearings and ball joints. Several videos on YouTube to watch for visual guides.

 

Cool ....thanks!

 

No problem at all. Now if it's coming from the rear, I would pull the diff cover, inspect carefully and go from there. Changing the oil would be a good idea as well.

 

Ok .... doesn't sound like it's coming from the rear though surely that's not an impossibility